Compiler's Note The Journal of the House of Representatives regular session of 1984 is bound in two separate volumes. The large number of pages made it impractical to bind into one volume. Volume I contains January 9, 1984 through February 9, 1984. Volume II contains February 10, 1984 through February 29, 1984 regular session. JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA AT THE REGULAR SESSION Commenced at Atlanta, Monday, January 9, 1984 and adjourned Wednesday, February 29, 1984 VOLUME II 1984 Atlanta, Ga. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1475 Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Friday, February 10, 1984 The House met pursuant to adjournment at 9:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker. By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Prayer was offered by the Reverend Richard Gaia, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lilburn, Georgia. Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct. By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents: 1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees: HB 1597. By: Representatives White of the 62nd, Athon of the 57th, Moore of the 139th, Walker of the 85th, Brown of the 88th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of burial merchandise or supplies by funeral directors, embalmers, cemeteries, or monument manufacturers shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means. HB 1598. By: Representative Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Miller County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Miller County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1599. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court 1476 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, of Towns County in lieu of fees, so as to change the provisions relative to such salary; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1600. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Soperton; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1601. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to create the State Court of Bacon County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1602. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Athon of the 57th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, so as to provide that the members of said board of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1603. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1604. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to provide a new chapter relating to forest product assessments and grants to participants in forest development programs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources. HB 1605. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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 provide that appeals from the Probate Court of Clayton County shall be taken directly to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court rather than to the Superior Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1606. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1607. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to abolish and re-create the State Board of Equalization; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1477 HR 751. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Buck of the 95th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, Coleman of the 118th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating a study committee for a university system eminent scholars endowment trust fund; and other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 752. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly to provide for assessments on specified forest products, to provide that such assessments need not be paid into the general fund of the state treasury but may be designated for payment to persons and entities engaged in certain forestry operations and programs, and to appropriate other funds to such persons and entities engaged in those forestry operations and programs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. HR 753. By: Representatives Aaron of the 56th, Couch of the 40th, Millsaps of the 61st, Dunn of the 73rd, and Jackson of the 65th: A RESOLUTION creating the False Identification Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 755. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Dean of the 29th, Colbert of the 23rd, Isakson of the 21st, Townsend of the 24th, and others: A RESOLUTION requiring the Department of Human Resources to leave intact the current distribution of Day-Care Title XX program slots throughout the state and urging the department to develop a comprehensive five-year plan to provide equitable day-care services throughout the state; 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 1571 HB 1572 HB 1573 HB 1574 HB 1575 HB 1576 HB 1577 HB 1578 HB 1579 HB 1580 HB 1581 HB 1582 HB 1583 HB 1584 HB 1585 HB 1586 HB 1587 HB 1588 HB 1589 HB 1590 HB 1591 HB 1592 HB 1593 HB 1594 HB 1595 HB 1596 HR 735 HR 736 HR 741 HR 749 SB 334 SB 483 SB 487 SB 491 SB 497 SB 498 SB 513 SR 353 Representative Reaves of the 147th District, Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture & Consumer Affairs, submitted the following report: 1478 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 recommendation: HB 1569 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Reaves of the 147th Chairman Representative Childers of the 15th District, Acting 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 93 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 366 Do Pass SB 454 Do Pass, as Amended SB 465 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Childers of the 15th Acting Chairman Representative Jackson of the 9th District, Chairman of the Committee on Motor Vehicles, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Motor Vehicles has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: HB 1439 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Jackson of the 9th 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 1518 Do Pass HB 1519 Do Pass HB 1520 Do Pass HB 1521 Do Pass HB 1522 Do Pass HB 1523 Do Pass HB 1524 Do Pass HB 1525 Do Pass HB 1527 Do Pass HB 1528 Do Pass HB 1529 Do Pass HB 1530 Do Pass HB 1531 Do Pass HB 1532 Do Pass FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1479 HB 1542 Do Pass HB 1545 Do Pass HB 1546 Do Pass HB 1547 Do Pass HB 1548 Do Pass HTHTBTB, 1155fi45'n90 DTD-Voo PTPaassss HB 1551 Do Pass HB 1552 Do Pass HB 1554 Do Pass HB 1555 Do Pass HB 1556 Do Pass HB 1557 Do Pass HB 1558 Do Pass HB 1559 Do Pass HB 1560 Do Pass HB 1561 Do Pass HB 1562 Do Pass HB 1563 Do Pass unwnon l,,uK,o.RCo. rip>j.on piT>aaaas J?f <> Pass HR 734 Do Pa88 SB 474 Do Pass- by Substitute SB 476 Do Pass. by Substitute SB 505 Do Pass HB 1514 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1515 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman Representative Dixon of the 151st District, Chairman of the Committee on Temperance, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Temperance has had under consideration the following Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: HB 1590 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Dixon of the 151st Chairman Representative Wilson of the 20th 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 recommendation: HR 733 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Wilson of the 20th Chairman Representative Wilson of the 20th 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 recommendation: HB 1333 Do Pass, by Substitute 1480 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Respectfully submitted, Kilgore of the 42nd Vice-Chairman The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 31st Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: HB 457 Radiation Control: Human Resources: Regulations HB 839 Fire/Building Codes: Guidelines HB 840 Public Libraries: Counties and Regional HB 915 Sup. Court Clerks: Maintain Cert. Records HB 988 Condemnation: Special Master: Oath HB 1045 General Appropriations FY-84-85 HB 1205 House of Representatives: Reapportion Cert. Districts HB 1265 Property: Jt. Tenants: Severance of Interest HB 1373 Co./Mun.: Firearms: Regulate HB 1472 Ed: Colleges/Universities: Change Definition of Campus HB 1475 Ad Val. Tax: Nonprofit Homes: Mentally Handicapped Exemp. HB 1493 Flint Judicial Circuit: Judges, D.A. and Assistant: Comp. HB 1506 Inmate Files: Cert. Infor. Confidential HB 1553 Motor Fuel Tax Revenue: Interest on Investments HR 675 AFDC Pymts.: Joint Comm. Study Standard Need Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, /a/ 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 1518. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1519. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1481 On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1520. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ringgold, so as to provide that the corporate limits of said city shall not include certain territory; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1521. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Catoosa County and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, so as to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1522. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to continue in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982 that constitutional amendment which was proposed by Resolution Act No. 248 enacted at the 1980 Session of the General Assembly which relates to the imposition of an excise tax for educational purposes on the sale within Habersham County of alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1523. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to create the White County Water and Sewerage Authority; 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 1524. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of 1482 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, White County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1525. By: Representative Heard of the 43rd: A BILL to create and establish the Peachtree City Airport 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 1527. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the probate judge of Walker County on a salary basis, so as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel 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 1528. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Walker County, so as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel of the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1529. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of superior court of Walker County on an annual salary, so as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel of the office of the clerk of superior court; and for other pur- poses. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1483 HB 1530. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Oliver of the 1st, and Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rossville, so as to provide that the corporate limits of the City of Rossville shall not include certain territory; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1531. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Oliver of the 1st, and Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the coroner of Walker County on an annual salary, so as to change 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 1532. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1542. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Irvin of the llth, Twiggs of the 4th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Tallulah Falls, so as to modify the new charter for the Town of Tallulah Falls by changing the maximum punishment which may be imposed by the municipal court of the Town of Tallulah Falls; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1545. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to change provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff and employees 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. 1484 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1546. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County on an annual salary, so as to change the annual salary of the coroner of McDuffie County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1547. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a three-member board of commissioners for McDuffie County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation and expense allowance of 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. HB 1548. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of McDuffie County by the judges of superior court; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1549. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerk of the Superior Court of McDuffie County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1550. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Young of the 134th, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Dougherty County, now the Magistrate Court of Dougherty County, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of magistrates; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1984 1485 On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1551. By: Representative Oliver of the 121st: A BILL to provide for the selection of the chief magistrate for the Magistrate Court of Long County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1552. By: Representatives Alien of the 127th, Triplett of the 128th, Phillips of the 125th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Johnson of the 123rd, and Hamilton of the 124th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1554. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said officers; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1555. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new board of commissioners of Henry County, so as to change the provisions relating to commissioner districts 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 1556. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Towns County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of Towns County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. 1486 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1557. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Towns County into the office of tax commissioner of Towns County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1558. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Towns County as the governing authority 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1559. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to deputies; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1560. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act to change the composition of and the manner of selection of the members of the board of education of Clayton County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman or president 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. HB 1561. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to provide legislative intent; to provide that the Magistrate Court of Clayton County shall be appointed by a majority vote of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1984 1487 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1562. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Forest Park in Clayton County and creating a new charter for said city, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was " to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1563. By: Representatives Karrh of the 109th and Lord of the 107th: A BILL to create and incorporate the City of Adrian in the Counties of Emanuel and Johnson and grant a charter to that municipality under that corporate name and style; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1565. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the provisions relating to the council districts of the municipality; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1566. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to pro- vide that acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law may be done by motion or resolution of the city council except that any act of the city council to amend the charter or the code of ordinances or any other act required by general state law to be done by ordinance shall be done by ordinance; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 1488 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HR 734. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Redding of the 50th, and Robinson of the 58th: A RESOLUTION Creating the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the state-wide legislation establishing magistrate courts in Georgia has resulted in potentially conflicting judicial jurisdiction in DeKalb County; and WHEREAS, the complexities of resolving the administrative and judicial issues relating to such courts in DeKalb County require intensive investigation; and WHEREAS, the best interest of DeKalb citizens will be served by a coordinated local and state approach to resolving these issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission which shall be composed of eight members as follows: (1) Three members to be appointed by the chair of the DeKalb County House Delegation; (2) Three members to be appointed by the chair of the DeKalb County Senate Delegation; (3) One member to be a judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County appointed by the chief judge of said court; and (4) One member to be a judge of the State Court of DeKalb County to be appointed by the chief judge of said court. The commission shall select a chair and a vice-chair by vote of the members at the first meeting. The commission may elect such other officers as it deems advisable and shall establish such quorum, attendance, and other rules as it deems necessary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall undertake a study of all aspects of the DeKalb County system and shall study the coordination, design, and functions of the Recorder's and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County. The commission may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to perform fully and effectively its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall make a report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the improvement of the DeKalb County system of Recorder's and Magistrate Courts, including any proposed legislation, to the DeKalb County House and Senate Delegations on or before December 1, 1984, on which date the commission shall stand abolished. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 474. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1489 A BILL To make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County; to provide for legislative intent; to provide for the appointment of a chief magistrate; to provide for the compensation of the chief magistrate; to provide for cost-of-living increases in compensation under certain conditions; to provide for collection of additional costs as law library fees; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. It is the intent of this Act to implement certain local prerogatives authorized by Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Section 2. During the month of December, 1984, and each four years thereafter, it shall be the duty of the chief judge of the Superior Court of Jasper County to appoint a successor to the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Jasper County, who shall take office on the first day of January following his appointment to serve for four years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Section 3. A vacancy in the office of chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Jasper County shall be filled by appointment by the chief judge of the Superior Court of Jasper County. Such appointment shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term in which the vacancy occurred. At the end of such term, the chief magistrate shall be appointed in accordance with Section 2 of this Act. Section 4. (a) The chief magistrate shall receive an annual salary of $7,000.00 to be paid in equal monthly installments from county funds. (b) On and after January 1, 1985, when the governing authority of Jasper County grants a cost-of-living increase in the compensation of county employees, the salary of the chief magistrate shall be increased by the same percentage or the same amount, whichever is applicable, and shall be paid from the funds of the county. Section 5. (a) The collection of additional costs in cases before the Magistrate Court of Jasper County shall be made for the benefit of the Jasper County Law Library. The amount of such fees shall not exceed $2.00. The amount of such fees shall be determined by the chief judge of the Superior Court of Jasper County. (b) The clerk of the Magistrate Court of Jasper County shall collect the law library fees and remit the same each month to the treasurer of the board of trustees for the law library. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 476. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, Georgia, so as to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Mclntyre; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, Georgia, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended, so as to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Mclntyre; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 1490 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, Georgia, approved March 30, 1971 (Ga. L. 1971, p. 2370), as amended, is amended by striking Section 1-4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1-4 to read as follows: "Section 1-4. Corporate Limits Defined, (a) The corporate limits of the Town shall extend as follows: three-fourths (%) of a mile in all directions from the Town Hall located in said Town, (b) In addition to the corporate limits stated in subsection (a) of this section, the corporate limits of the Town of Mclntyre shall be enlarged and extended to include the additional and contiguous territory described as follows: Beginning at a point at the intersection of the western city limits of the Town of Mclntyre and the Northern right of way of Vinson Road. Thence running in a Westerly direction along the northern right of way of Vinson Road and following the curvature thereof for a distance of 4,005 feet, more or less, to a point referred to herein as Point A. Thence running along a line in a Southwesterly direction, said line being perpendicular to the right of way of Vinson Road, a distance of 80 feet to a point referred to herein as Point B, said point being the intersection of the Southern right of way of Dedrick Road and the Southern right of way of Vinson Road. Thence running along the Southern right of way of Dedrick Road and following the curvature thereof, for a distance of 3,425 feet, more or less, to a point. Thence running along a line in a Southerly direction, said line being perpendicular to the right of way of Dedrick Road, for a distance of 280 feet to a point. Thence running along a line in a Westerly direction, said line being parallel to the right of way of Dedrick Road for a distance of 325 feet to a point. Thence running in a Northerly direction along a line, said line being perpendicular to the right of way of Dedrick Road for a distance of 282.0 feet to a point, said point being 2.0 feet inside the southern right of way of Dedrick Road. Thence running in an Easterly direction along a line, said line running parallel and following the curvature of Dedrick Road a distance of 3,750 feet, more or less, to a point, said point being 2.0 feet Northwest from Point B as measured parallel to the right of way of Vinson Road. Thence running in a Northeasterly direction along a line, said line being perpendicular to the right of way of Vinson Road, for a distance of 80 feet to a point on the Northern right of way of Vinson Road, said point being 2.0 feet Northwesterly as measured parallel to the right of way of Vinson Road from Point A. Thence running along said right of way of Vinson Road in a Northwesterly direction, and following the curvature thereof, for a distance of 870 feet, more or less, to a point beyond the Nathaniel Cummings Cemetery. Thence running in a Northeasterly direction along a line, said line being perpendicular to the right of way of Vinson Road, a distance of 417.5 feet to a point. Thence running in an Easterly direction along a line, said line running parallel to and following the curvature of the right of way of Vinson Road a distance of 4,530 feet, more or less, to a point that intersects the Westerly edge of the city limits of the Town of Mclntyre, said point being 417.5 feet from the Northern right of way of Vinson Road, as measured perpendicular to said right of way. Thence running in a Southerly direction along the Western edge of the city limits of the Town of Mclntyre, a distance of 417.5 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 505. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Newnan, so as to change the method of electing members of the board of aldermen; and for other purposes. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1491 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1514. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Aaron of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and Board of Commissioners, so as to change the provisions requiring members of the board of commissioners to resign to run for other offices and the provisions relating to the creation of vacancies if members of the board of commissioners run for other offices; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3461), and by an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3785), so as to change the provisions requiring members of the board of commissioners to resign to run for other offices and the provisions relating to the creation of vacancies if members of the board of commissioners run for other offices; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws pertaining to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 5, 1961 (Ga. L. 1961, p. 3461), and by an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3785), is amended by repealing from Section 4 that paragraph thereof which reads as follows: "No member of the boards of commissioners of road and revenues whose term of office does not expire in the year in which an election is held for office of chairman shall be qualified to be a candidate for the office of chairman unless he shall have first submitted his irrevocable resignation as a member of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues to the ordinary of the county and the chairman of the board of commissioners on or before March 1st, to be effective on or before December 31, of the year in which the election for chairman is held, at which time his office shall be deemed vacant. The vacancy thus created subsequent to said December 31 shall be filled by election in the same manner as prescribed by law for the election of members of the General Assembly.", in its entirety. Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 6A in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6A to read as follows: "Section 6A. (a) Except as otherwise provided by subsection (b) of this section, the chairman of the Board of Commissioners shall not be qualified to be a candidate for nomination or election to any other elective office, other than Chief Executive Officer of DeKalb County created by the Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the governing authority of said county, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, unless the chairman shall resign from office as provided in subsection (b) of this section. 1492 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (b) If the term of the other office to which the chairman of the Board of Commissioners seeks nomination or election expires on the same date that the chairman's term of office expires, then resignation from office under subsection (a) of this section shall not be required. If resignation is required under subsection (a) of this section, such resignation shall be irrevocable and shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners by not later than April 1 of the year in which the election for the other office to which the chairman seeks nomination or election is held and shall be effective on December 31 of that year. (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (d) of this section, no member of the Board of Commissioners shall be qualified to be a candidate for nomination or election to any other elective office, other than to succeed one's self as a member of the Board of Commissioners of DeKalb County under the Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the governing authority of said county, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, unless the member of the Board of Commissioners shall resign from office as provided in subsection (d) of this section. (d) If the term of the other office to which the member of the Board of Commissioners seeks nomination or election expires on the same date that the member's term of office expires, then resignation from office under subsection (c) of this section shall not be required. If resignation under subsection (c) of this section is necessary, such resignation shall be irrevocable and shall be submitted to the Board of Commissioners by not later than April 1 of the year in which the election for the other office is held and shall be effective on December 31 of that year. (e) The April 1 date specified in subsections (b) and (d) of this section for irrevocable resignation from office shall be deemed to be the date of the creation of a vacancy, notwithstanding the fact that the resignation is not effective until December 31 immediately following the date of resignation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5 of this Act, no special election shall be held to fill such vacancy, and such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by nomination and election at the immediately following general primary and election in the same manner as nomination and election for a full term of office as a member of the Board of Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the 'Georgia Election Code.'" Section 3. On January 1, 1985, which is the effective date of the Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), this Act shall stand repealed in its entirety. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. HB 1515. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Aaron of the 56th, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners, so as to change the provisions of said amendatory Act relating to the creation of a vacancy in office if the Chief Executive or a member of the commission qualifies for nomination or election to other elective public office; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1493 A BILL To amend an Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, so as to change the provisions of said amendatory Act relating to the creation of a vacancy in office if the Chief Executive or a member of the commission qualifies for nomination or election to other elective public office; to change the provisions of said amendatory Act relative to methods of its amendment; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act revising, superseding, and consolidating the laws relating to the governing authority of DeKalb County and creating a chairman and board of commissioners of said county, approved March 8, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 3237), as amended, particularly by an Act establishing the form of government of DeKalb County and fixing the powers and duties of the officers constituting the governing authority of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is amended by striking Section 4 of said amendatory Act in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Running for other elective offices, (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, no member of the Commission or the Chief Executive shall be qualified to be a candidate for nomination or election to any other elective office, other than to succeed one's self as a member of the Commission or as Chief Executive, unless the member of the Commission or the Chief Executive shall resign from office as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) If the term of the other office to which the member of the Commission or the Chief Executive seeks to be a candidate for nomination or election expires on the same date the member's or the Chief Executive's term of office expires, then resignation from office under subsection (a) of this section shall not be required. If resignation is required under subsection (a) of this section, such resignation shall be irrevocable and shall be submitted to the Commission by not later than April 1 of the year in which the election for the other office to which the member of the Commission or the Chief Executive seeks nomination or election is held and shall be effective on December 31 of that year. (c) The April 1 date specified in subsection (b) of this section for irrevocable resignation from office shall be deemed to be the date of the creation of a vacancy, notwithstanding the fact that the resignation is not effective until the thirty-first day of December immediately following the date of resignation. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of this Act, no special election shall be held to fill such vacancy, and such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by nomination and election at the immediately following general primary and election in the same manner as nomination and election for a full term of office as a member of the Commission in accordance with the pCroodvei.s'"ions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the 'Georgia Election Section 2. Said amendatory Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is further amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Section 23 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) to read as follows: "(1) Sections 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 23 of this Act and subsections (a) and (c) of Section 2 of this Act and subsection (a) of Section 9 of this Act may be amended only by Acts of the General Assembly, and any such Act shall be conditioned for its effectiveness on the approval of a majority of the qualified electors of DeKalb County voting at an election held for such purpose." Section 3. Said amendatory Act approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304), as amended, is further amended by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Section 23 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (3) to read as follows: 1494 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "(3) Subsection (b) of Section 2 of this Act, Sections 4, 6, 7, 8, 21, and 22 of this Act, and subsection (c) of Section 9 of this Act may be amended only by Acts of the General Assembly." Section 4. For the purpose of becoming incorporated into the amendatory Act providing for the form of government of DeKalb County, approved April 9, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 4304) this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or its otherwise becoming law but, as a part of said amendatory Act, this Act shall become effective on January 1, 1985, as provided in paragraph (2) of Section 3 of said amendatory Act. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate and House: HB 1323. By: Representative Mangum of the 57th: A BILL to create the Rockdale County Sheriffs Department Merit Board; and for other purposes. HB 1224. By: Representatives Jackson of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to authorize and empower the governing authority of Columbia County, Georgia, to provide penalties for violation or ordinances adopted by said governing authority pursuant to the Constitution of this state; and for other purposes. HB 1374. By: Representative Jackson of the 65th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Walton County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Walton County; and for other purposes. HB 1377. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Lamar County; and for other purposes. HB 1386. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Jefferson County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the judge and solicitor of the court; and for other purposes. HB 1387. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Louisville in Jefferson County, so as to change the date of the regular municipal election; and for other purposes. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1495 HB 1388. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to provide for a board of commissioners of Jefferson County which shall consist of a chairman and four other members and shall be the governing authority of Jefferson County; and for other purposes. HB 1389. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jefferson County; and for other purposes. HB 1401. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to provide that residents of the City of Gordon who are 60 years of age or over shall be granted a homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by said city; and for other purposes. HB 1402. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to increase the amount of the exemption from county ad valorem taxes for county purposes which applies to the homestead of each resident of Jones County who is age 65 or older and who meets certain income qualifications; and for other purposes. HB 1405. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Gray, so as to change the method of election of the aldermen of the City of Gray; and for other purposes. HB 1406. By: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Maxeys, so as to recreate and reincorporate the City of Maxeys; and for other purposes. HB 1407. By: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Lexington, so as to change the time for holding the municipal.elections of said city; and for other purposes. HB 1408. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: A BILL to continue in force and effect as part of the Constitution ratified at the general election in 1982 that Constitutional Amendment which authorizes the use by the Bulloch County School System of the proceeds of any local sales and use tax levied within Bulloch County; and for other purposes. HB 1410. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: 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; and for other purposes. HB 1411. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Bulloch County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the clerk's employees; and for other purposes. HB 1412. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: 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 clerk; and for other purposes. 1496 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1413. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bulloch County, so as to change the compensation of the clerks; and for other purposes. HB 871. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th, Moore of the 139th and Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to amend Code Section 36-81-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements for local government audits, so as to provide for review of audit reports by the state auditor for compliance with audit requirements; and for other purposes. HB 883. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to administrative procedures, so as to provide that state agencies shall reduce the economic impact of proposed rules on small business by taking certain actions prior to adoption of rules; and for other purposes. HB 948. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th and Hirsch of the 96th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-17-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to persons for whom commissioned officers may perform notarial acts, so as to authorize commissioned officers to perform notarial acts for the spouse, dependent child, or dependent of certain persons; and for other purposes. HB 907. By: Representatives Isakson of the 21st and Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Code Section 50-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and duties of the Department of Community Affairs, generally, so as to provide for an advisory committee to the Department of Community Affairs; and for other purposes. HB 998. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Childs of the 53rd, Williams of the 48th, Davis of the 45th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-6-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the offense of child molestation, so as to provide that when child molestation involves physical injury to the child or an act of sodomy it shall constitute the offense of aggravated child molestation; and for other purposes. HB 1042. By: Representative Parham of the 105th: A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to controlled substances, so as to delete from and add to the listing of certain controlled substances; and for other purposes. SB 515. By: Senators Phillips of the 9th and Peevy of the 48th: A BILL to amend an Act to continue and re-create the State Court of Gwinnett County, so as to change the compensation of the judges of the state court; and for other purposes. HB 1144. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Joint Municipal Employees Retirement System, so as to comprehensively revise the Joint Municipal Employees Retirement System; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the Senate: SR 307. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and Land of the 16th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1497 to prohibit the payment of retirement benefits based on involuntary separation from employment or from public service to any present or former elected state official as a result of leaving elective office for any reason; and for other purposes. SR 366. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION consenting to the annexation of certain state owned real property located in Harris County into the corporate limits of the City of West Point; and for other purposes. The Senate.has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. HB 599. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, so as to abolish the positions of clerk of state court and sheriff of state court; and for other purposes. HB 1036. By: Representative Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-34-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to subrogation under the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to provide that the prohibition against subrogation of certain benefits mandated by the Act shall not include subrogation relating to compensation without regard to fault for damage to the insured motor vehicle; and for other purposes. HB 1393. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Habersham County, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 989. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Phillips of the 120th, Burruss of the 20th, and Hooks of the 116th: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-7.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to preferential ad valorem tax assessment of tangible real property devoted to agricultural purposes, so as to require that property which is subject to preferential assessment be separately classified from all other property on the tax digest; and for other purposes. HB 1106. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Royal of the 144th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the supplement to the compensation of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit and to provide for the payment of such supplement in specified amounts by the counties comprising the Southern Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. 1498 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1409. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: 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 and office clerk; and for other purposes. HB 1147. By: Representatives Benn of the 38th and Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to provide for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; and for other purposes. HB 1375. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Butts County; to repeal an Act relating to the compensation and duties of the treasurer of Butts County; and for other purposes. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendment thereto: HB 1393. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Habersham County, so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2069), so as to change the provisions relative to the election of the members of the board of commissioners; to change the terms of office of members of said board; to provide for county purchases and repairs; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for a referendum; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating a board of commissioners for Habersham County, approved February 13, 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 2077), as amended, particularly by an Act approved February 27, 1969 (Ga. L. 1969, p. 2069), is amended by striking from Section 2 the following: "The first members of the board shall be elected at the same time as the county officials of Habersham County are elected in the year 1956, and shall take office on January 1, 1957. The member elected from Commissioner District Number One at the 1956 election shall serve for a term of one year and until his successor is elected and qualified. The member elected from Commissioner District Number Two at the 1956 election shall serve for a term of two years, and until his successor is elected and qualified. The member elected from Commissioner District Number Three at the 1956 election shall serve for a term of three years and until his successor is elected and qualified. Beginning in the year 1957, and each year thereafter, a successor to the member of the board whose term expires that year shall be elected, by the voters of the county, from the commissioner district of the member whose term expires that year for a term of three years. Such election shall be held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year and the member so elected shall take office on January 1 of the year following election. The present governing authority of Habersham County shall continue control of the affairs of Habersham County, that are placed under the control of the board by this Act, through December 31, 1956." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1499 Section 2. Said Act is further amended by adding a new Section 2A between Sections 2 and 3 to read as follows: "Section 2A. (a) At the 1984 general election, the member of the board of commissioners representing Commissioner District 1 shall be elected for a term of office of four years beginning on January 1, 1985. The term of office of the member of the board of commissioners representing Commissioner District 2, which is scheduled to expire on December 31, 1985, is extended to expire on December 31, 1986. At the 1986 general election, the members of the board of commissioners representing Commissioner Districts 2 and 3 shall be elected for terms of office of four years beginning on January 1, 1987. Thereafter, the members of the board of commissioners representing Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years. All members of the board of commissioners shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified. (b) All members of the board of commissioners shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated known as the 'Georgia Election Code.' (c) The members of the board of commissioners holding office prior to the election of members pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall continue to serve as the governing authority of Habersham County until their successors are elected and take office as provided by said subsection (a) of this section." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 12 thereof, relating to purchases by the board, and inserting in its place a new section to read as follows: "Section 12. The board shall be responsible for all purchases and repairs for Habersham County. All purchases and repairs over $500.00 which do not exceed $1,500.00 shall be on a quote bid basis by telephone or other means of communication. All purchases in excess of $1,500.00 shall be on a competitive sealed bid basis, except in cases of emergency whereby the efficient operation of Habersham County might be impaired or further damaged by delay in repair of machinery, equipment, or buildings. All sealed bids shall be opened at a regularly scheduled board meeting. All financial records and records of bills of sale shall be open at all times for inspection by any person qualified to vote in Habersham County. The board shall not expend any funds of Habersham County in payment of purchases or repairs made in violation of this section. Announcements that said sealed bids will be taken shall be published in the Tri-County Advertiser, which is the official organ of said county." Section 4. After the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Habersham County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Habersham County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for March 13, 1984. The superintendent shall issue the call for said election at least 30 days prior to the date thereof. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Habersham County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Act establishing four-year terms for the members of the board of commissioners of Habersham County and providing for the election of such members pursuant to the 'Georgia Election Code' and providing for county purchases and repairs be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect; otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Habersham County. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct such election and to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. 1500 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Dover of the llth moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1393. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1409. By: Representatives Godbee of the 110th and Lane of the lllth: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bulloch County upon an annual sal- ary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriffs deputies and office clerk; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1409 by striking from lines 23 and 24 of page 1 the following: "of the male sex and shall be". Representative Lane of the lllth moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1409. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted: HR 750. By: Representative Lawler of the 20th: A RESOLUTION inviting Ms. Joyce Ann Brown to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time: HB 988. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Thomas of the 69th, Copelan of the 106th, Waldrep of the 80th, and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condemnation proceedings before a special master, so as to change the provisions relating to the filing of the oath of a special master; and for other purposes. 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsoni; Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Kumiss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colhert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1501 Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin,C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 138, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Acting Speaker, Representative Burruss of the 20th, assumed the Chair. HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend HB 1506 by adding at the end: "provided, however, these records shall be subject to subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction of this state." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop Bolster N Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty N Hays Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Y Home N Hudson rvin ikson ackson.J ackson.N ackson.W ohnson.D ohnson.F N Johnson.G 1502 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S N Jones Karrh Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Martin,J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham N Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall NRay Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson N Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell N Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinktield Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Watson N Watts Y White,J White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 76, nays 46. The amendment was adopted. Representatives Davis of the 45th and Morton of the 47th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. 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: Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athun Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton, D Hammiillttoonn..G^ Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y H(x>ks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan Y Long N Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding YY rRuicnhardson On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 131, nays 7. Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy .Spkr FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1503 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. Representatives Davis of the 45th and Morton of the 47th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer N Groover Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,? Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 124, nays 12. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representatives Athon of the 57th, Davis of the 45th, and Morton of the 47th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. By unanimous consent, HB 1373 was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. 1504 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 915. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to authorize clerks of superior courts to combine with the general execution docket certain other records required or authorized to be maintained by them; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 9-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dormancy of judgments and general execution dockets, so as to provide that when an entry is made on an execution or when notice of an effort to enforce an execution is filed for record, such execution shall be rerecorded in the current general execution docket if the original execution is recorded in a general execution docket other than the current docket; to provide that in such a case an appropriate notation shall be made upon the original execution; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other -purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 9-12-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to dormancy of judgments and general execution dockets, is amended by adding a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) When an entry on an execution or a written notice of public effort is filed for record and the original execution is recorded in a general execution docket other than the current general execution docket, the original execution shall be rerecorded in the current general execution docket with all entries thereon. When an original execution is so rerecorded, a notation shall be made upon the original execution which states that it has been rerecorded and gives the book and page number where the execution has been rerecorded. When an original execution is so rerecorded in the current general execution docket, it shall be indexed in the current general execution docket in the same manner as if it were an original execution. Nothing in this subsection shall affect the priority of any judgment or lien; and no judgment or lien shall lose any priority because an execution is rerecorded." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown ,G Y Brown,.J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton,(', Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.] Y Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1505 Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,!, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White/I' Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 599. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, so as to abolish the positions of clerk of state court and sheriff of state court; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, approved December 18, 1819 (Ga. L. 1819, p. 16), as amended, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, so as to abolish the position of sheriff of state court; to provide for his duties to be performed by the sheriff of Chatham County; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the State Court of Chatham County, approved December 18, 1819 (Ga. L. 1819, p. 16), as amended, and the several Acts amendatory thereof, are amended in the following respects: (a) Effective January 1, 1985, the position of sheriff of the State Court of Chatham County is abolished. (b) The sheriff of Chatham County shall on and after January 1, 1985, perform all duties formerly performed by the sheriff of state court but shall not be entitled to any additional compensation as sheriff of state court. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 599. 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 of the House were taken up for consideration and read the third time: 1506 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 457. By: Representative Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to radiation control, so as to provide the Department of Human Resources with the authority to impose and collect civil penalties for violations of rules and regulations promulgated under Chapter 13 or for violation of any orders issued thereunder; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dizon YDobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamirton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Speaker assumed the Chair. HB 1493. By: Representatives Waldrep of the 80th, Jones of the 78th, and Dunn of the 73rd: A BILL to provide supplements to the salaries of the judges of superior court, the district attorney, and the chief assistant district attorney of the Flint Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1507 Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Poster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Mondy Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Representative Davis of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HB 839. By: Representative Adams of the 16th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction and alteration of buildings and other structures, so as to provide nonmandatory guidelines for the uniform application of fire and building related codes to existing buildings and structures throughout the state; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction and alteration of buildings and other structures, so as to provide guidelines for the uniform application of fire and building related codes to existing buildings and structures throughout the state; to define certain terms; to provide acceptable alternative safeguards to requirements of various fire and building code provisions where strict compliance is not practical; to make certain provisions mandatory on state enforcement authorities and permissive upon local enforcement authorities; to provide for existing buildings which are under the jurisdiction of state and local enforcement authorities; to specify various hazardous conditions in existing buildings and structures which should not be permitted to exist; to relieve building and fire code enforcement authorities from certain liabilities when applying the provisions of this article; to provide for rules and regulations; to amend Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property 1508 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, generally, so as to authorize the Safety Fire Commissioner to grant variances to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter under certain circumstances; to authorize certain local governments to grant variances to the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter under certain circumstances; to change the provisions relating to the types of buildings and structures which constitute a special hazard to property or to the life and safety of persons on account of fire or panic from fear of fire; to define certain terms; to exempt buildings or structures used exclusively for agriculture from special fire safety standards applicable to buildings which present a special hazard; to change the provisions relating to buildings or structures designated "historic property" or located within a designated "historic district"; to provide construction and fire safety standards for landmark museum buildings and historic buildings; to exempt landmark museum buildings and historic buildings from certain laws and regulations; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction and alteration of buildings and other structures, is amended by adding a new Article 3 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 3 8-2-200. This article shall be known and may be cited as 'The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings.' 8-2-201. (a) It is a purpose of this article to encourage the sensitive rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization, or preservation of existing buildings throughout this state and to encourage the preservation of buildings and structures deemed to be historic in total or in part; provided, however, such rehabilitation and preservation efforts should provide for the upgrading of the safety features of the building or structure to provide a practical level of safety to the public and surrounding property. It is the further purpose of this article to provide guidance regarding acceptable alternative solutions and to stimulate enforcement authorities to utilize alternative compliance concepts wherever practical to permit the continued use of existing buildings and structures without overly restrictive financial burdens on owners or occupants. (b) The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to new construction. 8-2-202. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Enforcement authority' means the Safety Fire Commissioner, the state fire marshal, local building officials, local fire marshals, or any other state or local officials responsible for the implementation, application, or enforcement of any state law or local ordinance relating to building construction, or any state or local rule or regulation relating to building construction, or any building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety or fire prevention codes, or other construction standards that apply or are intended to apply to existing buildings. The term 'enforcement authority' also means any local official designated by the local governing authority as the enforcement authority for the purposes of this article. (2) 'Existing building or structure' means any completed building or structure which has been placed in service for a minimum of five years. (3) 'Safety Fire Commissioner' or 'Commissioner' means the office created in Code Section 25-2-2. 8-2-203. The provisions of this article shall be mandatory and binding on the state fire marshal, the Safety Fire Commissioner, and other state officials responsible for state building code, fire code, life safety code, or other construction code enforcement. This article is not mandatory or binding on local enforcement authorities; provided, however, that any local building, fire, life safety, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or other construction code enforcement authority may apply the applicable provisions of this article to any existing building whenever the local governing authority has adopted this article by reference and whenever such local code enforcement authority determines the need to utilize compliance alternatives to any provisions of the rules, regulations, codes, or FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1509 standards he or she is empowered to interpret, apply, or enforce under authority of any state law or local ordinance. This article is a tool for use of code enforcement authorities to use as deemed appropriate in attempting to resolve problems encountered while enforcing codes and standards with regard to existing buildings and structures. Enforcement authorities should advise appropriate appeals boards of the provisions, purposes, and intent of this article. 8-2-204. The provisions of this article shall require any state code enforcement authority and shall permit any authorized local code enforcement authority to permit the repair, alteration, addition, or change of use or occupancy of existing buildings without total compliance with any state or local rule, regulation, code, or standard for new construction requirements under the following general conditions: (1) All noted conditions hazardous to life, based on the provisions of applicable state and local standards or codes for existing buildings, shall be corrected to a reasonable and realistic degree as set forth in this article, with specific attention to Code Sections 8-2-214 through 8-2-219; (2) The existing building becomes the minimum performance standard; and (3) The degree of compliance of the building after changes must not be below that existing before the changes. Nothing in this article will require nor prohibit compliance with requirements more stringent than those provided in this article. 8-2-205. With reference to existing buildings, authorized enforcement authorities should give special attention to the conditions or defects described in this Code section in accordance with the provisions of Code Section 8-2-204, so as to assure any such con- ditions or defects are identified and corrected as deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority having jurisdiction based on applicable state and local codes and through the utilization of appropriate compliance alternatives: (1) Structural. Any building or structure or portion thereof which is in imminent danger of collapse because of but not limited to the following factors: (A) Dilapidation, deterioration, or decay; (B) Faulty structural design or construction; (C) The removal, movement, or instability of any portion of the ground necessary for the purpose of supporting such building; or (D) The deterioration, decay, or inadequacy of the foundation; (2) Number of exits. Less than two approved independent, remote, and properly protected exit ways serving every story of a building, except where a single exit way is permitted by the applicable state or local fire or building code or life safety code; (3) Capacity of exits. Any required door, aisle, passageway, stairway, or other required means of egress which is not of sufficient capacity to provide for the popula- tion of the portions of the building served and which is not so arranged as to provide safe and adequate means of egress to a place of safety; and (4) Mechanical systems. Utilities and mechanical systems not in conformance with the codes in effect at the time of construction of a building which create a serious threat of fire or threaten the safety of the occupants of the building. 8-2-206. Code Sections 8-2-207 through 8-2-211 contain generally acceptable compliance alternatives illustrating principles which shall be applied to the rehabilitation of existing buildings by state enforcement authorities and which may be applied by authorized local enforcement authorities in Georgia. It is recognized for purposes of this article that all building systems interact with each other; therefore, any consideration of compliance alternatives should take into account all existing and proposed conditions to determine their acceptability. The compliance alternatives are not all-inclusive and do not preclude consideration and approval of other alternatives by any enforcement authority. 8-2-207. Compliance alternatives for an inadequate number of exits include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Provide connecting fire-exit balconies acceptable to the enforcement authority between buildings; (2) Provide alternate exit or egress facilities leading to safety outside the building or to a place of safe refuge in the building or an adjoining building as acceptable to the enforcement authority; 1510 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (3) Provide an exterior fire escape or escapes as acceptable to the enforcement authority where the providing of enclosed interior or enclosed exterior stairs is not practical; or (4) Install early fire warning and fire suppression systems. 8-2-208. Compliance alternatives for excessive travel distances to an approved exit include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Install an approved smoke detection system throughout the building; (2) Install an approved complete automatic fire suppression system; (3) Subdivide the exit travel route with smoke-stop doors acceptable to the enforcement authority; (4) Increase the fire resistance rating of corridor walls and doors; or (5) Provide additional approved means of escape. 8-2-209. Compliance alternatives for unenclosed or improperly enclosed exit stairways or vertical shafts include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Improve enclosure of exit stairway; (2) Add a partial fire suppression system; (3) Add a sprinkler draft curtain; or (4) Add a smoke detection system. 8-2-210. Compliance alternatives for inadequate or a total lack of fire partitions or fire separation walls shall be as set forth in Code Section 8-2-209. 8-2-211. Compliance alternatives for a lack of required protection of openings in exterior walls where a fire exposure is a risk include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Improve fire resistance of existing openings and protect them with fire-rated windows or doors as appropriate; (2) Seal the openings with fire-rated construction as approved by the enforcement authority; or (3) Install an approved fire suppression system. 8-2-212. Whenever action is taken on any existing building to repair, make alterations, or change the use or occupancy of an existing structure and, when said action proposes the use of compliance alternatives, the authorized enforcement authority shall ensure that at least one copy of the accepted compliance alternatives approved, including applicable plans, test data, or other data submitted for evaluation, be maintained on file in the office of the local enforcement authority. If said structure also falls under the jurisdiction of a state level enforcement authority, at least one copy of same material shall be maintained on file with that authority. 8-2-213. Where an existing building or structure falls within the jurisdiction of both state level and local level enforcement authorities, the final review of any part of the project which is under the jurisdiction of both such enforcement authorities shall occur with the state authority; provided, however, the local fire and building authorities must agree in writing with any compliance alternatives before such can be approved by the state authority. It is the intent of this Code section that the state enforcement authority be very liberal in the consideration and approval of compliance alternatives which have the documented support of local enforcement authorities. 8-2-214. Additions to an existing building shall comply with the applicable requirements of state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and standards for new construction. Such additions shall not impose loads either vertical or horizontal which would cause the existing building to be subjected to stresses exceeding those permitted under new construction. If the existing building does not comply with the standards provided in this article and the authorized enforcement authority finds that the addition adversely affects the performance of the total building, the authorized enforcement authority may require: (1) The new addition to be separated from the existing structure by at least a twohour fire wall with openings therein properly protected; or (2) The installation of an approved automatic fire suppression system; or (3) Other remedies which may be deemed appropriate by the enforcement authority. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1511 8-2-215. Minor alterations or repairs to an existing building which do not adversely affect the performance or safety of the building may be made with the same or like materials. Existing buildings which, in part or as a whole, exceed the requirements of any applicable construction or fire safety code, may, in the course of compliance with this article, have reduced or removed, in part or total, features not required by such code for new construction; provided, however, that such features were not a condition of prior approval. Existing buildings and structures which, in part or as a whole, do not meet the requirements of the applicable code for new construction may be altered or repaired without further compliance to any such code by utilizing the provisions of this article, provided their present degree of compliance to any applicable construction or fire safety code is not reduced. Any new mechanical systems installed in an existing building shall conform to applicable codes for new construction to the fullest extent practical as approved by the authorized enforcement authorities. 8-2-216. The legal use and occupancy of any building or structure may be continued without change, except as may be provided otherwise by this article or as may be legally provided for by any applicable state or local law, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, or standard. 8-2-217. (a) A total change in the use or occupancy of an existing building which would cause a greater hazard to the public shall not be made unless such building is made to comply with the requirements of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards for the new use or occupancy; provided, however, the compli- ance alternative provisions of this article may be utilized by authorized enforcement authorities where total or strict compliance with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards is not practical. (b) When the proposed use is of equal or lesser hazard as determined by an authorized enforcement authority, further compliance with any code for new construction is not required unless otherwise provided in this article. Alterations or repairs to an existing building or structure which do not adversely ly affect the performance of the build- ing may be made with like materials. Any proposed change to the existing building or change in type of contents of the existing building shall not increase the fire hazard to adjacent buildings or structures. If the fire hazard to adjacent buildings structures is increased, then requirements of applicable construction or fire safety codes for exterior walls shall apply. 8-2-218. (a) If a portion of a building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that portion is separated from the remainder of the building with vertical or horizontal fire separations complying with applicable state or local rules, regulations, codes, or standards or with compliance alternatives, then the portion changed shall be made to comply to the applicable requirements for the new use or occupancy to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217. (b) If a portion of the building is changed to a new use or occupancy and that por- tion is not separated from the remainder of the building as noted in subsection (a) of this Code section, then the provisions of the applicable state and local rules, regulations, codes, and standards applying to each use or occupancy of the building shall apply to the entire building to the extent noted in Code Section 8-2-217; provided, however, if there are conflicting provisions in requirements for the various uses or occupancies, the authorized enforcement authority shall apply the strictest requirements. 8-2-219. Any proposed change in the use or occupancy of an existing building or por- tion thereof which could increase the floor loading should be investigated by a Georgia registered professional engineer to determine the adequacy of the existing floor system to support the increased loads. If the existing floor system is found to be inadequate, it should be modified to support the increased loads or the proposed allowable floor loading shall be reduced by and posted by the appropriate enforcement authority. 8-2-220. The Safety Fire Commissioner shall promulgate reasonable rules and regula- tions to implement and carry out the requirements of this article. 8-2-221. Should any person, firm, corporation, or other entity be dissatisfied with any ruling or decision of the state fire marshal pursuant to the provisions of this article, the right is granted to appeal within ten days to the Commissioner. If the person, firm, cor- poration, or other entity is dissatisfied with the decision of the Commissioner, appeal 1512 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, is authorized to the superior court within 30 days in the manner provided under Chapter 13 of Title 50. In the event of such appeal, the person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall give a surety bond which will be conditioned upon compliance with the order and direction of the state fire marshal or the Commissioner or both. The amount of bond shall be fixed by the Commissioner in such amount as will reasonably cover the order issued by the Commissioner or the state fire marshal or both. 8-2-222. Nothing in this article shall be construed to constitute a waiver of the sovereign immunity of the state or any officer or employee thereof in carrying out the provisions of this article. Further, no action shall be maintained against the state, any municipality, county, or any duly authorized elected or appointive officer or duly authorized employee thereof, for damages sustained as a result of any fire or hazard covered by this article by reason of inspection or other action taken or not taken pursuant to this article. Nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve any property owner or lessee or person in charge thereof from any legal duty, obligation, or liability incident to the ownership, maintenance, or use of such property." Section 2. Chapter 2 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of fire and other hazards to persons and property generally, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (e) of Code Section 25-2-12, relating to adoption of state fire safety standards and enforcement with respect to certain buildings, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: "(e) (1) The office of the Commissioner shall be responsible for interpretations of the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (2) On the construction on existing buildings, local governments authorized to enforce the state minimum fire safety standards pursuant to subsection (a) and subsection (b) of this Code section, notwithstanding paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section, may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted jn the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (3) On the construction on existing buildings not under the jurisdiction of a local government for purposes of paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commissioner may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter. (4) On the construction of new buildings, the Commissioner, upon the written recommendation of the state fire marshal and the written request of the fire or building official responsible for enforcing the state minimum fire safety standards, may grant variances from compliance with the state minimum fire safety standards as adopted in the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter in jurisdictions covered under subsection (a) of this Code section and jurisdictions other than those covered under subsection (a) of this Code section. (5) Variances granted pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) of this subsection shall be as nearly equivalent as practical to the standards required in this chapter." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 25-2-13, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Capacity' 'capacity' means the maximum number of persons who may be rea- sonably expected to be present in any building or on any floor thereof at a given time according to the use which is made of such building. The Commissioner shall determine and by rule declare the formula for determining capacity for each of the uses described in this Code section. (2) 'Historic building or structure' means any individual building or any building which contributes to the historic character of a historic district, so designated by the State Historic Preservation Officer pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources, or as so designated pursuant to the provisions of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44, the 'Georgia Historic Preservation Act.' FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1513 (3) 'Landmark museum building' means a historic building or structure used as an exhibit of the building or structure itself, an3 which exhibits a high degree of architectural integrity and a state or national level of significance, and which is open to the public not less than 12 days per year; however, additional uses, original or ancillary, to the use as a museum shall be permitted within the same building subject _to the provisions of paragraph (3) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13. Landmark museum buildings must be so designated by the State Historic Preservation Officer pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Natural Resources." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) to read as follows: "(1) Certain buildings and structures, because of construction or use, may constitute a special hazard to property or to the life and safety of persons on account of fire or panic from fear of fire. Buildings constructed or used in the following manner present such a special hazard: (A) Buildings or structures more than three stories in height; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall apply to any individually owned residential unit within any such building; (B) Any building three or more stories in height and used as a residence by three or more families, with individual cooking and bathroom facilities for each family; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall apply to any individually owned residential unit within any such building; (C) Any building in which there are more than 15 sleeping accommodations for hire, with or without meals but without individual cooking facilities, whether designated as a hotel, motel, inn, club, dormitory, rooming or boarding house, or by any other name; (D) Any building or group of buildings which contain schools and academies for any combination of grades one through 12 having more than 15 children or students in attendance at any given time and all state funded kindergarten programs; (B) Hospitals, health care centers, mental health institutions, orphanages, nursing homes, convalescent homes, old age homes, jails, prisons, end reformatories^ and all administrative, public assembly, and academic buildings of colleges, universities, and vocational-technical schools. As used in this subparagraph, the terms 'nursing homes,' 'convalescent homes,' and 'old age homes' mean any building used for the lodging, personal care, or nursing care on a 24 hour basis of store than four or more invalids, convalescents, or elderly persons who are not members of the same family; (F) Racetracks, stadiums, and grandstands; (G) Theaters, auditoriums, restaurants, bars, lounges, night ektbs nightclubs, dance halls, recreation halls, churches, and other places of public assembly having an occupant load of 300 or more persons, except that the occupant load shall be 100 or more persons in those buildings where alcoholic beverages are served; and (H) Department stores and retail mercantile establishments having a gross floor area of 25,000 square feet on any one floor or having three or more floors that are open to the public. For purposes of this subparagraph, shopping centers and malls shall be assessed upon the basis of the entire area covered by the same roof or sharing common walls; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall apply to single-story malls or shopping centers where every individual occupancy located therein has less than 25,000 square feet, where every such common wall has a twohour fire rating and is sealed tightly to the underside of the deck, and where there are unobstructed exit doors in the front and rear of every such individual occupancy which open directly to the outside." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) Any building or structure which is used exclusively for agricultural purposes and which is located in an unincorporated area or which fcas feeen dcaignatcd 'historic pfep- or wiHcri ts lOCfltcd witriin ft QCsinetted Historic district pIH*SUAHt to APticic ~& ot 1514 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Chapter 10 ef Title M-, the 'Georgia Historic Preservation Act,' shall be exempt from the classification set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) of Code Section 25-2-13, relating to buildings presenting special hazards to persons or property, new paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as follows: "(3) (A) The provisions of this paragraph relating to landmark museum buildings shall apply only to those portions of such buildings which meet all the requirements of a landmark museum building, except as otherwise provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph. Subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph shall, unless otherwise provided in such subparagraphs, preempt all state laws, regulations, or rules governing reconstruction, alteration, repair, or maintenance of landmark museum buildings. Local governing authorities may recognize the designation of landmark museum buildings by ordinance and authorize the local enforcement authority to incorporate the provisions of subparagraphs (B) and (C) of this paragraph into their local building and fire codes. Subparagraphs (D) and (E) of this paragraph shall apply to other historic buildings or structures. (B) A landmark museum building shall be subject to the following provisions: (i) Repairs, maintenance, and restoration shall be allowed without conformity to any state building or fire safety related code, standard, rule, or regulation, provided the building is brought into and remains in full compliance with this paragraph; (ii) In the case of fire or other casualty to a landmark museum building, it may be rebuilt, in total or in part, using such techniques and materials as are necessary to restore it to the condition prior to the fire or casualty and use as a totally preserved building; or (iii) If a historic building or structure, as a result of proposed work or changes in use, would become eligible and would be so certified as a landmark museum building, and the State Historic Preservation Officer so certifies and such is submitted to the state fire and building code official with the construction or building permit application, then the work may proceed under the provisions of this paragraph. (C) All landmark museum buildings shall comply with the following requirements: (i) Every landmark museum building shall have portable fire extinguishers as deemed appropriate by the state or local fire authority having jurisdiction based on the applicable state or local fire safety codes or regulations; (ii) All landmark museum buildings which contain residential units shall have electrically powered smoke or products of combustion detectors installed within each living unit between living and sleeping areas. Such detectors shall be continuously powered by the building's electrical system. When activated, the detector shall initiate an alarm which is audible in sleeping rooms of that living unit. These unit detectors shall be required in addition to any other protective system that may be installed in the building; (iii) For all landmark museum buildings, except those protected by a total automatic fire suppression system and one and two family dwellings, approved automatic fire warning protection shall be provided as follows: install at least one listed smoke or products of combustion detector for every 1,200 square feet of floor area per floor or story. In addition, all lobbies, common corridors, hallways, and ways of exit access shall be provided with listed smoke or products of combustion detectors not more than 30 feet apart. Detectors shall be so connected as to sound an alarm audible throughout the structure or building. With respect to buildings which are totally protected by an automatic fire suppression system, activation of the sprinkler system shall sound an alarm throughout the structure or building; (iv) Smoke or products of combustion detectors shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory; (v) All multistory landmark museum buildings, except one and two family dwellings, with occupancy above or below the street or grade level shall have manual fire alarm pull stations in the natural path of egress. The activation of a manual pull station shall cause the building fire warning system to sound; FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1515 (vi) Approved exit signs shall be located where designated by the local or state authority having jurisdiction in accordance with the applicable state or local code, standard, rule, or regulation; (vii) Except for one and two family dwellings, every landmark museum building occupied after daylight, or which has occupied areas subject to being totally darkened during daylight hours due to a power failure or failure of the electrical system, shall be equipped with approved emergency lighting meeting the provisions of the applicable state or local code, standard, rule, or regulation; (viii) Occupant loading of landmark museum buildings or structures shall be limited by either the actual structural floor load capacity or by the limitations of means of egress or by a combination of factors. Actual floor load capacity shall be determined by a Georgia registered engineer or architect. Said floor load shall be posted at a conspicuous location. The building owner shall submit evidence of this certification and related computations to the enforcement authority having jurisdiction upon request. Where one or more floors of a landmark museum building have only one means of egress, the occupant load shall be computed and occupancy limited as determined by the state or local fire marshal; or (ix) The electrical, heating, and mechanical systems of landmark museum buildings shall be inspected and any conditions that create a threat of fire or a threat to life shall be corrected in accordance with applicable standards to the extent deemed necessary by the state or local authority having jurisdiction. (D) Historic buildings not classified as landmark museum buildings shall meet the requirements of applicable state or local building and fire safety laws, ordinances, codes, standards, rules, or regulations as they pertain to existing buildings. If an historic building or structure is damaged from fire or other casualty, it may be restored to the condition prior to the fire or casualty using techniques and methods consistent with its original construction, or it shall meet the requirements for new construction of the applicable state or local codes, standards, rules, or regulations, provided these requirements do not significantly compromise the features for which the building was considered historically significant. (E) As to any buildings or structures in the State of Georgia which meet the criteria of paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of this Code section and thus fall under the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner and which also have been designated as historically significant by the State Historic Preservation Officer, the appropriate enforcement official, in granting or denying a variance pursuant to subsection (e) of Code Section 25-2-12, shall consider the intent of this chapter, with special attention to paragraph (3) of this subsection, Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 8, 'The Uniform Act for the Application of Building and Fire Related Codes to Existing Buildings,' Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 44, the 'Georgia Historic Preservation Act,' and the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Preservation Projects. (4) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed as exempting any building, structure, facility, or premises from ordinances enacted by any municipal governing authority in any incorporated area or any county governing authority in any unincorporated area, except to the extent stated in paragraph (3) of this subsection relative to landmark museum buildings or historic buildings or structures." Section 7. This Act shall become effective May 1, 1984. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes 1516 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnelt.B Y Barnelt.M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobhs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,I) Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waidrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representatives Greer of the 39th and Selman of the 32nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HB 1553. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, McDonald of the 12th, Phillips of the 120th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 50-17-63 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the deposit of demand funds, investment of funds, reports, remittance of interest earned, and motor fuel tax revenues, so as to delete references to interest on motor fuel tax revenues; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read: Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend HB 1553 by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This law will stand repealed on July 1, 1985."; and by renumbering Section 2 as Section 3. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1517 N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Branch NBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck N Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B N Clark,L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty NHays N Heard Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan YLong NLord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson Y Robinson NRoss Y Royal N Russell On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 40, nays 121. The amendment was lost. N Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson Townsend N Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams,R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy ,Spkr The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson, F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder N Logan N Long YLord Y Lucas N Lupton N Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall NRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L 1518 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 111, nays 59. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representative Hamilton of the 31st requested that she be recorded as voting "aye" on the preceding roll call. Representative Bailey of the 72nd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. Representative Hasty of the 8th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that HB 1553 be immediately transmitted to the Senate. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B N Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bos tick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamitton.G Hanner N Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 129, nays 34. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that the House rescind its action in ordering HB 1553 immediately transmitted to the Senate. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1519 The motion prevailed. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs and referred to the Committee on State of Republic: SB 487. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-20-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to duties and functions of the State Personnel Board, so as to provide that members shall receive the same expense allowance per day as that received by a member of the General Assembly for each day while performing official business for the board, plus reimbursement for certain other expenses while performing official business for the board; and for other purposes. The motion prevailed. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto: HB 1147. By: Representatives Benn of the 38th and Felton of the 22nd: A BILL to provide for the number of members and for the election of members of the Board of Education of Fulton County; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1147 by striking lines 28 through 30 on page 5 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "from Education Districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 shall serve for terms of four years. Those members serving on February 1, 1984, in Education Districts 2, 5, and 6 shall continue to serve for two". By striking lines 12 through 29 on page 7 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "herein provided." By striking line 12 on page 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "established. The board shall provide equal educational opportunity for all students. The heretofore existing Fulton County Board of". By striking lines 28 through 30 on page 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "office until a successor is named by the board. The Fulton". Representative Benn of the 38th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1147. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1106. By: Representatives Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Long of the 142nd, Reaves of the 147th, Royal of the 144th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act providing for a supplement to the compensation of the judges 1520 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the supplement to the compensation of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Southern Judicial Circuit and to provide for the payment of such supplement in specified amounts by the counties comprising the Southern Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1106 by striking from lines 11 through 14 of page 1 the following: "to provide supplements to the retirement benefits received by certain former superior court judges of the Southern Judicial Circuit, or their widows;". By striking Section 2 in its entirety and renumbering Section 3 as Section 2. Representative Long of the 142nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1106. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.O Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 133, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milfnrd Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinks ton Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr 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 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1521 BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Acting Speaker, Representative Burruss of the 20th, assumed the Chair. HB 1205. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and McKelvey of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes 1522 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown, G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwel) Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddux Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1265. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide that a recorded lifetime transfer by all the joint tenants of a joint tenancy shall not result in a severance of any tenant's interest; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1523 Y McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Speaker assumed the Chair. HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, and others: A BILL To make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; 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 authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from the General Funds of the State, including unappropriated surplus, and a revenue estimate of $4,297,000,000 for fiscal year 1985. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section L F.Y. 1985 Legislative Branch. $18,000,000 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 1524 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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. F.Y. 1985 Department of Audits. $6,340,525 PART II JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 3^ F.Y. 1985 Supreme Court. $3,282,580 Section 4. F.Y. 1985 Court of Appeals. $3,302,966 Section 5. F.Y. 1985 Superior Courts. $24,262,492 Section 6. F.Y. 1985 Juvenile Courts. $644,708 Section 7. F.Y. 1985 Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. $515,866 Section 8. F.Y. 1985 Judicial Council. $643,629 Section 9. F.Y. 1985 Judicial Qualifications Commission. $115,130 PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. F.Y. 1985 Department of Administrative Services. $29,245,388 Provided, that the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission refund to the Georgia Building Authority via the Department of Administrative Services $515,000 in state funds appropriated in prior years for planning and design of the Panthersville Road GBI building to be used along with $1,333,110 in projected Georgia Building Authority revenues from F.Y. 1984 and F.Y. 1985 operations for phase I of the Murphy Avenue project. Provided, further, that any uncommitted Georgia Building Authority operating reve- nues from F.Y. 1984 and F.Y. 1985 be used for asbestos removal and changes needed to comply with life safety codes in certain state buildings on Capitol Hill. Section 11. F.Y. 1985 Department of Agriculture. $26,078,767 Section 12. F.Y. 1985 Department of Banking and Finance. $3,720,235 Section 13. F.Y. 1985 Department of Community Affairs. $4,331,463 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1525 Section 14. F.Y. 1985 Office of the Comptroller General. $6,657,416 Section 15. F.Y. 1985 Department of Defense. $3,221,686 Section 16. F.Y. 1985 Employees' Retirement System. $8,342,714 Section 17. F.Y. 1985 State Board of Education. $1,541,984,881 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 and Teachers' Health Insurance applicable to such salary. Provided, further, that for kindergarten programs, each system shall be allotted instructional units 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Kindergarten Transportation, funds shall initially be allotted to local school systems on the basis of projected miles of midday transportation. However, allotments shall not exceed actual cost of midday transportation by the local system. Provided, however, in order to extend the half-day program to a full-day service in lieu of midday transportation services, local systems may elect to use transportation allotments to employ aides or certificated instructional personnel on a reimbursable basis to the extent that the $12,432 per unit will allow. Where the transportation allotment is used to employ additional personnel, reimbursable costs shall include salary, retirement and health insurance where eligible. 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, $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School. Provided, further, funds appropriated for Maintenance and Operation, Sick and Personal Leave and Instructional Media, for all Special Education Teachers, payments shall not be made until the allotted teaching unit has been filled. Furthermore, the Code Section 20-2-152 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. Provided that of the above appropriation for APEG Grants, it is the intent of this General Assembly that funds are included for allotment of instructional units under Section 10 for grades 1-2, at a ratio of 1:20 students in average daily attendance. Provided, that local school systems, in accordance with State Board policy, may use additional instructional units earned in grades 1-2 to employ either certificated or licensed instructional personnel in those grades. Funding for licensed instructional personnel shall include salaries as provided for in APEG Code Section 20-2-157(b) (2) and Code Section 20-2-160. 1526 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, that of the above appropriation for $799,975 for Staff Development, $79,997 is designated and committed to fund State level staff development specifically for Special Education Teachers (Section 5) utilized in programs for intellectually gifted students. Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to APEG Code Sections 20-2-152, 20-2-153, 20-2-157, 20-2-181, and 20-2-181(d) (2) for salaries, funds may be moved between said Sections by an amendment to the annual operating budget during the month of June with the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $17,213,020 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for stu- dents in grades 3 through 8 and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Provided, however, where a local system Compensatory Education Plan justifies the need, the State Board of Education may approve usage of these funds for remedial purposes in grades 1 and 2. Funds shall be distributed on the basis of the number of students in grades 4, 8 and 10 failing to achieve the minimum standard score on the statewide reading and mathematics test administered to all students enrolled at these grade levels. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein for local school construction shall be used to complete the funding of those projects for which S.F.Y. 1985 entitlements were sufficient to cover eligible projects Code Section 20-2-250, based on a total state entitlement of $40 million for S.F.Y. 1985 Provided, that of the funds appropriated for the High School Program, Comprehensive High Schools or Vocational Schools may use funds for the purpose of repairing exist- ing equipment in lieu of purchasing new equipment without prior approval of the Department of Education. Section 18. F.Y. 1985 Forestry Commission. $24,403,712 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Forestry Commission have authority to control the application of the Contractual Research funds in the above appropriation. Section 19. F.Y. 1985 Georgia Bureau of Investigation. $19,837,506 Section 20. F.Y. 1985 Office of the Governor. $12,522,968 Section 21. F.Y. 1985 Grants to Counties and Municipalities. $6,800,000 Section 22. F.Y. 1985 Department of Human Resources. $571,794,741 Section 23. F.Y. 1985 Department of Industry and Trade. $15,936,570 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 and excess cost of authorized planning of new facilities, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent feasible, the Geor- gia Ports Authority utilize existing surplus funds for payments to bond trustees for unmatured issues. Section 24. F.Y. 1985 Department of Labor. $4,109,600 Section 25. F.Y. 1985 Department of Law. $5,126,850 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1527 Section 26. F.Y. 1985 Department of Medical Assistance. $230,093,641 Section 27. F.Y. 1985 Department of Natural Resources. $49,193,808 Provided, that no land shall be purchased for State park purposes from funds without the approval of the State Properties Control Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section. Provided, however, that $1,000,000 of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be available for allotment to counties and municipalities for emergency type projects, and that $5,000,000 is designated and committed for grants to local governments for water and sewer projects utilizing a maximum State match of 50% of the total cost of each project. 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 to provide for the most immediate critical needs of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division to include repairs and maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities. Section 28. F.Y. 1985 Department of Offender Rehabilitation. $190,143,926 Section 29. F.Y. 1985 Department of Public Safety. $57,265,035 Section 30. F.Y. 1985 Public School Employees' Retirement System. $12,562,700 Section 31. F.Y. 1985 Public Service Commission. $4,409,934 Section 32. F.Y. 1985 Regents, University System of Georgia. $610,808,156 Provided, that from appropriated funds in A, the amount of $15,538,000 in F.Y. 1985 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, 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, except that student fee revenue derived from increased rates authorized by the State Board of Regents 1528 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, shall not be subject to this limitation. 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, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the 1 Vi % Personal Services continuation factor incorporated into the Resident Instruction appropriation in this Appropriations Act be utilized to provide 2 t % merit-type increases. Provided, the Board of Regents is authorized to transfer other object class surpluses to Capital Outlay and Equipment Purchases without approval of the Office of Planning and Budget or the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $185,000 is designated and committed for contracts with medical schools for a student preceptorship program. Provided, further, that each student participating in the program shall receive $500 and each family physician shall receive $500. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for Capitation Grants for Family Practice, it is permissible that any funds not committed to existing programs may be used to begin a Family Practice Program at Emory University School of Medicine. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, payments are to be based on a rate of $796 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student. Section 33. F.Y. 1985 Department of Revenue. $43,103,119 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,100,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 1,100,000 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 34. F.Y. 1985 Georgia Student Finance Commission. $16,032,810 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Educational Loans an amount not to exceed $12,000 may be used to provide stipends for training recruitment, teacher and counselor personnel in health career fields and other fields for which funds are provided herein for the making of cancellable loans to students. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Educational Loans shall otherwise be used to provide loans to students as provided for in Article 3 of Code Chapter 32-37, as amended. Provided further, however, that of said appropriated amount, the amounts designated below shall to the greatest extent possible be used to provide cancellable loans to students as designated below pursuant to provisions of Code Section 32-3750, as amended, to wit: (a) an amount not less than $1,435,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing cancellable loans to students in paramedical and other professional and educational fields of study; (b) an amount not to exceed $100,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing cancellable loans to students who are eligible members of the Georgia National Guard; (c) an amount not to exceed $360,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing cancellable loans to classroom teachers seeking special education training; and (d) an amount not to exceed $40,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of providing cancellable loans to students who are to become agricultural teachers. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Student Incentive Grants provides for payment of need-based grants to undergraduate students as provided for in Article 4 of Code Chapter 32-37. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Tuition Equalization Grants provides for payment of grants of $675 per academic year, and for payment of grants for FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1529 the 1981 summer school quarter or semester, to undergraduate students attending private colleges in Georgia as provided for in Article 5 of Code Chapter 32-37. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to North Georgia College ROTC Grants provides for payment of grants to eligible students as provided for in Article 6 of Code Chapter 32-37. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants provides for payment of grants to eligible students as provided for in Article 7 of Code Chapter 32-37. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to North Georgia College Military Scholarships provides for payment of Scholarships to select recipients as provided for in Article 9 of Code Chapter 32-37. Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Payment of Interest and Fees is designated and committed for the purpose of enabling the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation to make state interest subsidy payments to lenders as provided for in Code Section 32-3314, and loan discount fee payments to lenders as provided for in Code Section 32-3315. Provided, that from any of the above appropriated amounts any available funds may be utilized by the Georgia Higher Education Assistance Corporation for the purpose of making timely payments of interest and special allowances to lenders as provided for in Code Section 32-3313 and Code Section 32-3710. Section 35. F.Y. 1985 Secretary of State. $14,797,860 Section 36. F.Y. 1985 Soil and Water Conservation Committee. $967,503 Section 37. F.Y. 1985 Teachers' Retirement System. $2,538,000 Section 38. F.Y. 1985 Department of Transportation. $415,170,815 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 1530 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 Code Section 48-14-3, against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section. 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. 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 up to but not exceeding one-half of the non-federal share when matching both federal 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 $400,000 of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance and improvements 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 increased Personal Services costs contemplated in this Act, subject only to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. Section 39. F.Y. 1985 Department of Veterans Service. $12,524,513 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1531 Section 40. F.Y. 1985 State Board of Workers' Compensation. $4,710,370 Section 41. F.Y. 1985 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund. $145,447,166 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $8,641,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of constructing and equipping facilities for local boards of education through the issuance of not more than $72,015,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Funds, $4,142,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing expansion of Georgia Ports Authority facilities through the issuance of not more than $34,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $3,123,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a new construction program which consists of the acquisition of land (if needed) and the construction and equipping of buildings and facilities at various institutions under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not more than $26,025,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,416,000 is specifically appropriated for constructing special facilities projects and paving at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center through the issuance of not more than $11,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,770,000 is specifically appropriated for the Claxton Youth Development Center, DeKalb Regional Youth Development Center and Southwestern State Hospital through the issuance of not more than $14,750,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $360,000 is specifically appropriated for the Rogers Correctional Institution for an additional 160 bed housing unit through the issuance of not more than $3,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $820,300 is specifically appropriated for harbor maintenance by the Department of Transportation through the issuance of not more than $3,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Section 42. F.Y. 1985 Cost-of-Living Salary Adjustment. $143,508,251 In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, there is hereby appropriated $114,214,336 for the purposes described herein: (1) For a 3% increase on the current salary schedule for teachers, public librarians and other instructional and support personnel effective September 1, 1984; (2) For certificated personnel having 18 or more years creditable service the addition of an 18th year on the teacher salary schedule as a longevity increment based on the existing indexing factors being extended one step for each certificate on the present teacher salary schedule effective September 1, 1984; (3) For school bus drivers, a 3% salary increase, effective July 1, 1984; (4) For university system employees, a 3% salary increase, to be effective September 1, 1984 for academic contracted personnel; (5) A 3% salary increase, effective July 1, 1984, for non-academic personnel, and fiscal year contracted personnel of the university system and employees of the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories, the Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Stations. This amount includes an adjustment to the present teacher salary schedule so that classroom teachers are compensated an additional 7%. The amount of $27,168,915 is appropriated for the purpose of providing an increase of 3% with a minimum of $300 per annum for full-time employees of the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government, effective July 1, 1984, and an increase of 3% for State officials whose salary 1532 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, is set by Act 755 (H.B. 262) of the 1978 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, as authorized in said Act as amended, Code Section 45-7-4, and for secretaries for whom salaries are set by Act 279 (H.B. 360) of the 1977 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, Code Sections 15-6-25 and 15-18-17, effective July 1, 1984. An amount of $2,125,000 is appropriated for retired members of the Employees' Retirement System to receive increases of 1 '/2 % on each of the following dates: July 1, 1984, and January 1, 1985. This amount also includes funds for the 1 l/2 % increase which is recommended in the Amended F.Y. 1984 Appropriation Act to be effective January 1, 1984. Section 43. F.Y. 1985 State of Georgia Guaranteed Revenue Common Reserve Fund. $2,500,000 Section 44. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each and every agency, board, commis- sion 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 45. 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 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 46. 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 47. In addition to all other appropriations, there is hereby appropriated as needed, a spe- cific sum of money equal to each refund authorized by law, which is required to make refund of taxes and other monies collected in error, farmer gasoline tax refund and any other refunds specifically authorized by law. No wholesale distributor of motor fuel shall be entitled to a refund covering shrinkage in the process of retailing motor fuel as 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 48. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% federal funds. Section 49. In accordance with the requirements of Article IX, Section VI, Paragraph la of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, as amended, there is hereby appropriated payable to FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1533 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, 1982 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 50. All expenditures and appropriations made and authorized under this Act shall be according to the programs and activities as specified in the Governor's recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1984 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 commending any new program or activity not currently having an appropriation of State funds, nor which would require operating funds or capital outlay funds beyond the Fiscal Year to which this Appropriations Act applies, 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 .51 It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Authorized motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, station wag- ons and other such vehicles for street and highway use, and (2) The number of passenger-carrying motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles. Section 52. The Office of Planning and Budget is hereby directed to economize wherever possible and in the event any part of the appropriations provided in the foregoing Section of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for the fiscal year, the amount so in excess, as determined by the Office of Planning and Budget, shall cease to be an obligation of the State. Section 53. F.Y. 1985 TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS. $4,297,000,000 The following Committee substitute was read: 1534 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL To make and provide appropriations for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; 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 authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government, and the General Funds of the State including unappropriated surplus and a revenue estimate of $4,297,000,000 for State fiscal year 1985. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ........................................................................$ 15,700,000 Operations.............................................................................................................$ 15,700,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,700,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 15,700,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.............................................................................................................$ 15,700,000 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 Legislative Educational Research 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, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1535 which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations. Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ....................................................................$ 6,340,525 1. Operations..........................................................................................................! 7,573.697 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,573,697 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,990,525 2. Tax Ratio Study...................................................................................................$ 350.000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations...............................................................................................................! 7,573,697 Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000 Authorized Motor Vehicles 31 Total Positions Budgeted 175 PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ................................................................................$ 3,057,489 Court Operations....................................................................................................$ 2,862,089 Appellate Court Reports ..........................................................................................$ 195,400 For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, and their retirement contributions, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts. Provided, however, that the sum of $43,000 shall be allocated for the development of uniform rules and shall be distributed to the councils of the various classes of courts. Section 4. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals .............................................................................$ 3,241,200 For the cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court. Section 5. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts .............................................................................$ 26,053,000 Operation of the Courts......................................................................................! 24,857,409 Prosecuting Attorneys' Council ..............................................................................$ 492,378 Sentence Review Panel ............................................................................................$ 109,433 Council of Superior Court Judges............................................................................................................? 40,000 Judicial Administrative Districts..................................................................................................................$ 533,780 Habeas Corpus Clerk..................................................................................................$ 20,000 For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law. For payment of salaries, mileage and other expenses as may be authorized by law for the District Attorneys, Assistant District Attorneys, and District Attorneys Emeritus. 1536 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, For the cost of staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2. For the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $33,000 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fis- cal year, and by the amount of $23,000 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 $112,500 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the Regular Session of the General Assembly immediately preceding this State Fiscal Year. Provided, however, of the above appropriation $10,000 is designated and committed to permit Judges with less than five years of experience to attend the Judicial College. Section 6. Juvenile Courts. Budget Unit: Juvenile Courts...................................................................................f 114,200 For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by Code Section 15-11-4. Section 7. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. Budget Unit: Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.........................................................................................! 263,924 Institute's Operations..............................................................................................^ 247,659 Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council .....................................................................................................$ 16,265 For the cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, and the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132. Section 8. Judicial Council. Budget Unit: Judicial Council.................................................................................-! 516,589 Council Operations ...................................................................................................$ 433,223 Payments to Judicial Administrative Districts for Case Counting..........................................................................................................$ 65,000 Board of Court Reporting..........................................................................................$ 18,366 For the cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts created by Code Sections 15-5-20 and 15-5-22. For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council created by Code Section 15-14-24. Section 9. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission ..............:.......................................................................................$ 87.200 For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission. PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services.............................................................................! 13,951,259 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1537 1. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 242,978 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................$ 6,551 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 105 Equipment Purchases...... ................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,593 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,742 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 286,569 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 286,569 Total Positions Budgeted 6 2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,245,650 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 113,666 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,545 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,300 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 23,600 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 231,927 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 24,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 850,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,316,988 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,316,988 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. Treasury and Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,008,515 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,480 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 336 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,029,258 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 79,050 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,636 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Unemployment Compensation Reserve...................................................................! 11,552 Public Safety Officers Indemnification Fund...........................................................................................! 608,800 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,796,127 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,814,427 Total Positions Budgeted 29 1538 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 4. Central Supply Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 273,960 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 394,814 Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,450 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,324 Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................................$ 800 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................$ 6,517,830 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,262,178 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 7,262,178 State Funds Budgcted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 15 5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,327,020 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 94,447 Travcl..............................................................................................................................$ 9,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 47,300 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 247,700 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 199,749 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 36,804 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,962,670 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,962,670 Total Positions Budgeted 50 6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 310,734 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,950 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,300 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 25,800 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 40,734 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 38,404 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 438,672 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................! 438,672 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 11 7. Space Management Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 287,475 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 7,288 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 400 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1539 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 25,650 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,240 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.....................................................................,..................! -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 335,053 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 335,053 Total Positions Budgeted 10 8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,241,269 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,275,200 Travel............................................................................................................................! 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 51,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 160,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 264,400 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 19,083,514 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,697,677 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 321,000 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration....................................................................................................! 1,981,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 132,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 41,267,760 Total Expenditures Authorized .........................................................................$ 41,267,760 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,169,742 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 590 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 563 9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 418,975 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,433,020 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 208,000 Publications and Printing...................................................,............................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,500 Computer Charges................................................................,............................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals........................................................................................................-! 720 Telecommunications............................................................,............................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,067,715 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 2,067,715 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 23 10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,716,865 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 356,011 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 89,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 59,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,875 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 208,800 1540 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 192,951 Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 5,000 Telephone Billings ...............................................................................................$ 29.941,872 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 33,641,374 Total Expenditures Authorized .........................................................................$ 33,641,374 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 109 11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,515,185 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,566,650 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.......................................,.......................................................! 112,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 177,312 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale..................................................................................................! 975,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! Q_ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,366,147 Total Expenditures Authorized...........................................................................! 4,366,147 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 70 12. Surplus Property Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 780,220 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 275,980 Travel............................................................................................................................! 24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,700 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 14,500 Materials for Resale....................................................................................................! 25,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,000 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 30.263 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,182,563 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 40 13. Mail and Courier Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 175,900 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 123,539 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 11,997 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 311,636 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................! 311,636 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 10 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1541 14. Risk Management Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 656,831 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ 45,078 Travel............................................................................................................................! 33,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,800 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 87,500 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,378 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,936 Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................| 25,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 944,823 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................! 944,823 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 15. Health Planning Review Board 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..................................................................................! 65,810 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................f ^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 65,810 State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 65,810 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 27,201,577 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,722,674 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 172,245 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 325,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 210,905 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 345,361 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,895,058 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 2,812,062 Telecommunications.......................................................................................,.........! 477,562 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 258,110 Rents and Maintenance Expense.................................................................,....! 19,083,514 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 30,263 Unemployment Compensation Reserve........................................................................................................-.............! 11,552 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration....................................................................................................! 1,981,700 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................! 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals......................................................................................! 850,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 400,000 1542 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Telephone Billings ...............................................................................................$ 29,941,872 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................$ 7,517,830 Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund ....................................................................................................$ 608,800 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 1,030 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 1,003 Authorized Motor Vehicles 286 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget and all other agencies of State government utilize federal funds wherever possible in connec- tion with Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation payments, and that no such payments shall be made to or on behalf of anyone other than bona fide State employees. It is the intent of this General Assembly that income to the Department of Administra- tive Services from user agencies shall not exceed the maximum amounts listed below for each service activity: General Services............................................................................................................! 438,672 Data Processing Service..........................................................................................$ 41,267,760 Motor Pool Service....................................................................................................! 2,067,715 Communication Services.........................................................................................! 33,641,374 Printing Services........................................................................................................! 4,366,147 Total...........................................................................................................................! 81,781,668 except to provide general salary increases authorized for all State employees, or unless there is a corresponding fund availability, with prior budgetary approval, in the appropri- ate object class or classes of user agency or agencies for which the Department provides service. Provided further, the State Auditor shall report any exceptions or violations of this intent in the annual financial audit of the Department of Administrative Services. Provided, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department shall not pur- chase, lease, or lease-purchase any additional computer hardware other than that which is authorized in this appropriations Act, unless funds are available for this purpose in the user agencies. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building Authority ..................................................................| -0- Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,636,000 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 3,017,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! 8,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 92,720 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 43,737 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 113,000 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 400,000 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 829,600 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 6,512,000 Facilities Renovations and Repairs....................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 23,748,957 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 518 Authorized Motor Vehicles 39 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1543 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 11. Department of Agriculture. A. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture...................................................................................................! 23,243,018 State Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 20,469,076 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,114,343 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 825,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 385,049 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 497,760 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 96,118 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 157,063 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 593,257 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 337,487 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 257,272 Market Bulletin Postage ..........................................................................................$ 526,000 Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories ....................................................................................$ 1,473,188 Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton, Douglas, Oakwood, Royston Statesboro and Tifton .......................................................................................$ 1,156,700 Veterinary Fees .........................................................................................................$ 510,000 Indemnities ..................................................................................................................$ 58,000 Bee Indemnities..........................................................................................................? 17,000 Advertising Contract ..................................................................................................$ 95,000 Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for Operations ..............................................................................................................$ 286,000 Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets...............................................................................................? 275,000 Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives...........................................................................................? 60,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 30,190,163 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 23,243,018 Total Positions Budgeted 897 Authorized Motor Vehicles 259 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Agriculture Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Plant Industry $ 4,252,840 $ 3,707,840 167 Animal Industry $ 4,811,268 $ 4,468,406 54 Marketing $ 1,418,054 $ 1,405,054 40 General Field Forces $ 2,558,477 $ 2,558,477 109 Internal Administration $ 2,890,529 $ 2,820,045 56 1544 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Information and Education Fuel and Measures Consumer Services Consumer Protection Field Forces Meat Inspection Major Markets Seed Technology Total $ 1,137,025 $ 1,896,743 $ 844,278 1,137,025 9 1,892,743 71 844,278 27 $ 3,731,263 2,955,721 128 $ 3,251,370 1,296,370 122 $ 3,171,565 157,059 106 | 226,751 -0; 8 $ 30,190,163 $ 23,243,018 897 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $55,000 is designated and committed for livestock shows relating to research and promoting and $10,000 is designated and committed for poultry shows relating to research and promoting. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department is authorized and directed to notify dairy farmers of milk-sample test results after each test. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets, no expenditure shall be made without prior approval of the Georgia Building Authority (Markets). It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Agriculture shall not increase farmers market gate fees for Georgia farmers and that no new fees be imposed on Georgia farmers. Provided however, of the above appropriated amount, $25,000 is designated and committed for 'on-farm' testing for brucellosis in cattle to be transported out of Georgia. Provided, that the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories are authorized to charge testing fees for export swine and cattle only, which fees shall be reasonable. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ....................................................................................$ -0- Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 482,110 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,093 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,903 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 20,030 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,964 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,015 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 6,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 28,800 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Goods for Resale .........................................................................................................$ 95,010 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 761,825 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 27 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 482,110 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,093 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,903 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,030 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,964 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1545 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,015 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 6,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 28,800 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Goods for Resale .........................................................................................................$ 95,010 Total Positions Budgeted 29 Authorized Motor Vehicles 5 Provided, the Authority is hereby authorized to budget additional agency income for the purpose of providing a retirement plan for its employees. Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance.................................................................................................$ 3,695,212 Administration and Examination Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,027,570 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 131,267 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 265,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 61,350 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 13,830 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,100 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,895 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 143,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 39,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,695,212 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,695,212 Total Positions Budgeted 102 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 13. Department of Community Affairs. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Affairs.......................................................................................! 4,413,306 1. Executive and Administrative Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 584,600 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 35,890 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,150 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 40,943 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 11,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,100 Capital Felony Expenses............................................................................................! 50,000 Multi-State Transportation Board.................................................................................! -0- Contracts with Area Planning and Development Commissions.......................................................................! 1,282,500 Local Assistance Grants...........................................................................................! 150,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,187,383 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,113,983 Total Positions Budgeted 18 1546 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 2. Technical Assistance Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 821,112 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,480 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 44,150 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 18,500 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 950 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 54,589 Telecommunications..................................................................................................^ 18,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 32,000 Juvenile Justice Grants (Federal) .................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ....,.....................................................................................$ 2,013,981 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 930,917 Total Positions Budgeted 26 3. Community and Economic Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 923,594 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,339 Travel............................................................................................................................! 64,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 11,150 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 56,864 Telecommunications..................................................................................................^ 27,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 6,600 Economic Development Grants.......................................................................................$ -0- Community Development Block Grants (Federal)...............................................................................................$36,000^000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 37,117,247 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 736,730 Total Positions Budgeted 30 4. Intergovernmental Assistance Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 606,404 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 14,500 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 18,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 13,850 Equipment Purchases...........,...........................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 25,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 40,942 Telecommunications..................................................................................................^ 16,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 2,600 Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment...............................................................................................................$91^027 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 829,323 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 631,676 Total Positions Budgeted 17 5. Job Training Partnership Act Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 891,039 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,101 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1547 Travel............................................................................................................................! 48,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................,.............$ 12,750 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 62,370 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 27,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 53,914,740 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 55,000,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 27 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,826,749 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 146,310 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 185,150 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 62,400 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 950 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 25,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 255,708 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 101,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 53,971,040 Capital Felony Expenses............................................................................................! 50,000 Contracts with Area Planning and Development Commissions.......................................................................! 1,282,500 Local Assistance Grants...........................................................................................! 150,000 Economic Development Grants.......................................................................................! -0- Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment...............................................................................................................! 91,027 Community Development Block Grants (Federal)...............................................................................................! 36,000,000 Juvenile Justice Grants (Federal).................................................................................................! 1,000,000 Total Positions Budgeted 117 Authorized Motor Vehicles 4 Provided, however, that for funds appropriated by the General Assembly for the Community Development Block Grant Program it is the intent of the General Assembly that a city or county receiving a grant in regular competition in one fiscal year shall not be eligible to receive a grant the following fiscal year. Excluded from this intent are the Departments Employment Incentive Program, Immediate Threat and Danger Program and any special funds that may be appropriated by the Congress and flow to the state under this program. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Authority...................................................................................................! -0- Georgia Residential Finance Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,802,630 Regular Operating Expenses ............,......................................................................$ 232,966 Travel............................................................................................................................! 69,814 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 51,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 57,724 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,925 1548 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 32,799 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 139,031 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 74,652 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 217,774 Rental Assistance Payments ..............................................................................$ 11,000,000 Grants to Housing Sponsors....................................................................................$ 500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,219,115 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 82 Authorized Motor Vehicles 29 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Scrvices....................................................................................................$ 1,802,630 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 232,966 Travcl............................................................................................................................$ 69,814 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 51,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 57,724 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 39,925 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 32,799 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 139,031 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 74,652 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 217,774 Rental Assistance Payments ..............................................................................$ 11,000,000 Grants to Housing Sponsors....................................................................................$ 500,000 Total Positions Budgeted 82 Authorized Motor Vehicles 29 Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General.........................................................................................................$ 6.810.581 Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,750,440 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 308,632 Travel..........................................................................................................................* 174,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 70,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 125,866 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 26,388 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$313,020 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 469,325 Telecommunications................................................................................................^ 116,154 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,250 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,366,575 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 6,810,581 Total Positions Budgeted 237 Authorized Motor Vehicles 57 Office of Comptroller General Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 990,241 $ 990,241 20 Insurance Regulation $ 1,852,336 $ 1,746,342 54 Industrial Loans Regulation $ 465,207 $ 465,207 13 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1984 1549 Information and Enforcement $ 1,293,040 $ 1,293,040 45 Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations $ 2.765.751 $ 2,315.751 105 Total $ 7,366,575 $ 6,810,581 237 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ..................................................................$ 3,066,050 1. Office of the Adjutant General Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 802,998 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,285 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,330 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 2,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 10,000 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant .............................................................................................| ^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 848,493 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 728,123 Total Positions Budgeted 20 2. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 989,698 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 112,389 Travel............................................................................................................................! 31,441 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,900 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 43,436 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 81,000 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 24,100 Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 40,000 Local Civil Defense Grants - Project Application.................................................................................................! 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,422,597 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 523,301 Total Positions Budgeted 36 3. Georgia Air National Guard Budget Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,222,716 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 296,089 Travel................................................................................................................................-! 300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 850 1550 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities.......................................................................................................................$ 739,278 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,259,233 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 298,909 Total Positions Budgeted 56 4. Georgia Army National Guard Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,625,027 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 603,167 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,285 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,900 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,594 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 25,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,430 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 622,540 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 18,000 Grants to National Guard Units............................................................................! 433,350 Repairs and Renovations.........................................................................................! 197,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,577,993 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,515,717 Total Positions Budgeted 83 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,640,439 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,026,930 Travel............................................................................................................................! 40,721 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 17,615 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 43,150 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,594 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,536 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 100,430 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 1,385,918 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant .............................................................................................$ -0- National Guard Units Grants .................................................................................$ 433,350 Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 18,000 Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 40,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Local Civil Defense Grants - Project Application.................................................................................................! 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training..........................................................................................................! -0- Repairs and Renovations.........................................................................................! 197,000 Total Positions Budgeted 195 Authorized Motor Vehicles 20 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1551 Section 16. State Board of Education - Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of Education................................................................................................$ 1,538,525,370 1. Instructional Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,573,455 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 812,100 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 244,440 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 175,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 38,800 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 360,580 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 121,660 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 85,500 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 3,720 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,415,755 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,890,795 Total Positions Budgeted 163 2. Governor's Honors Program Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 289,360 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 27,400 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,400 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,500 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,260 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 427,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 766,920 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 751,920 Total Positions Budgeted 2 3. Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,859,535 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 296,485 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 207,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 62,900 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,350 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 306,100 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 107,660 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,700,000 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 26,370 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,578,400 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,180,700 Total Positions Budgeted 93 4. Public Library Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 901,715 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 306,480 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,400 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 130,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 35,050 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 156,600 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 17.350 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,588,395 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 725,995 Total Positions Budgeted 42 1552 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 5. State Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,206,355 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 143,555 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 39,755 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .........................,..................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 12,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,500 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 206,120 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 30,745 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 211,950 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,857,480 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,474,085 Total Positions Budgeted 31 6. Administrative Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,243,975 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 209,085 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 233,090 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 203,700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 825,300 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 639,165 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 138,240 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 706,420 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 6,100 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 8,205,075 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,201,680 Total Positions Budgeted 199 7. Planning and Development Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,801,970 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,820 Travel............................................................................................................................! 96,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 72,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,500 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 333,345 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 79,365 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,655,345 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,161,445 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,421,945 Total Positions Budgeted 97 8. Professional Standards Commission Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 66,905 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 10,050 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,000 Publications and Printing.............................................,..............................................! 6,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,300 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,400 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 40,000 Total Funds Budgeted ................................... ........................................................$ 133,655 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 133,655 Total Positions Budgeted 2 9. Vocational Advisory Council Budget: Personal Services.........................................................................................................! 71,140 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1984 1553 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,500 Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 3,150 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 35,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 141,490 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 2 10. Professional Practices Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 263,480 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,800 Travel............................................................................................................................} 16,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 1,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 26,650 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 5,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................| 53,950 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 376,280 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 376,280 Total Positions Budgeted 7 11. Local Programs Budget: APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-157(a)...................................................................................................$ 672,215,375 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-152.........................................................................................$ 117,818,322 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-153 ...........................................................................................$ 28,962,921 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel...................................................................................! 29,281,123 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel.....................!.................................................................................! 78,692,991 Special Education Leadership Personnel ....................................................................................$ 3,638,766 Instructional Media.....................................................,...................................! 21,643,200 Instructional Equipment......................................................................................! 750,209 Maintenance and Operation.........................................................................! 105,701,600 Sick and Personal Leave...................................................................................$ 6,012,000 Travel...................................................................................................................! 1,100,306 Pupil Transportation.......................................................................................! 93,594,590 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 604,506 RLE.................................................................................................................! (78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................! 78,364,380 Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................! 119,061,193 1554 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Instructional Services for the Handicapped ..........................................................................................$ 22,688,125 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .........................................................................................$ -0- Tuition for the Multihandicapped ....................................................................................................$ 1,172,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed.......................................................................................................! 17,089,420 Compensatory Education................................................................................! 12,113,020 School Lunch (Federal)...................................................................................! 94,136,740 School Lunch (State).......................................................................................! 17,569,000 Supplemental Educational Centers and Services.................................................................................................! -0Staff Development................................................................................................$800,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers and Performance Based Certification.........................................................................................! 3,820,130 Cooperative Educational Service Agencies.............................................................................................! 4,130,000 Superintendents' Salaries.................................................................................! 5,252,270 High School Program......................................................................................! 31,423,386 Area Vocational-Technical Schools..........................................................................................................463,492,046 Career Education...........................................................................................................! -0Junior College Vocational Program...........................................................................................................! 2,298,670 Transportation Program for Refugee Children.................................................................................................! -0Quick Start Program.........................................................................................! 2,800,000 Nutrition Education......................................................................................................! -0Comprehensive Employment and Training..........................,........................................................................! 7,000,000 Special Projects Grant..................................................................................................! -0- Vocational Research and Curriculum.........................................................................................................! 366,540 Adult Education........................,........................................................................! 3,187,190 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................! 4,670,020 Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 3,673,134 Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 671,240 Public Library Maintenance and Operation.................................................................................................! 2,816,840 Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 2,061,822 Instructional Aides.............................................................................................! 9,770,377 Teacher Health Insurance..............................................................................! 37,099,840 Health Insurance - Non Certificated Personnel.................................................................................! 15,000,000 Teacher Health Insurance - Retired Teachers............................................................................................! 7,807,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................................! -0- Grants to Local School Systems for Educational Purposes.........................................................................................................! 78,000,000 Area Voc-Technical School Construction..........................................................................................! 100,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1555 Salaries of Extended Pre-School Personnel...................................................................................$ 12,799,898 Chapter II - Block Grant FlowThrough..................................................................................................$ 8,702,655 Child Care Lunch Program .........................................................................................................$ 13,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 1,764,402,845 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................* 1,519,368,315 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................* 18,277,890 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,936,975 Travel..........................................................................................................................* 863,885 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................* -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................* 567,400 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................* 84,050 Computer Charges....................................................................................................* 825,300 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,015,760 Telecommunications.................................................................................................* 528,330 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................* 5,071,765 Utilities.........................................................................................................................* 53,540 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-157(a)...................................................................................................$ 672,215,375 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-152........................................................................................................$ 117,818,322 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-153..........................................................................................................* 28,962,921 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel...................................................................................* 29,281,123 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel.......................................................................................................* 78,692,991 Special Education Leadership Personnel....................................................................................* 3,638,766 Instructional Media.........................................................................................* 21,643,200 Instructional Equipment......................................................................................* 750,209 Maintenance and Operation .........................................................................$ 105,701,600 Sick and Personal Leave...................................................................................* 6,012,000 Travel...................................................................................................................* 1,100,306 Pupil Transportation Regular...........................................................................................................* 93,594,590 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................* 604,506 RLE.................................................................................................................* (78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................* 78,364,380 Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................* 119,061,193 Instructional Services for the Handicapped..........................................................................................* 22,688,125 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .........................................................................................* -0- 1556 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Tuition for the Multi- handicapped ....................................................................................................$ 1,172,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed .......................................................................................................$ 17,089,420 Compensatory Education................................................................................! 12,113,020 School Lunch (Fed.) ........................................................................................$ 94,136,740 School Lunch (State).......................................................................................$ 17,569,000 Supplemental Education Centers and Services.................................................................................................$ -0- Staff Development ................................................................................................$ 800,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers and Performance Based Certification.........................................................................................! 3,820,130 Cooperative Educational Service Areas...................................................................................................$ 4,130,000 Superintendents Salaries ..................................................................................$ 5,252,270 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 31,423,386 Area School Program.......................................................................................! 63,492,046 Career Education...........................................................................................................$ -0- JuniorCoUege Program.....................................................................................! 2,298,670 Transportation for Refugee Children.......................................................................................................! -0- Quick Start..........................................................................................................! 2,800,000 Nutrition Education......................................................................................................! -0- Special Projects.............................................................................................................! -0- Comprehensive Employment and Training...................................................................................................! 7,000,000 Vocational Research and Curriculum.........................................................................................................! 366,540 Adult Education.................................................................................................! 3,187,190 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................! 4,670,020 Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 3,673,134 Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 671,240 Public Library M & 0.......................................................................................! 2,816,840 Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 2,061,822 Instructional Aides.............................................................................................! 9,770,377 Teacher Health Insurance ..............................................................................$ 37,099,840 Health Insurance - Non Certificated Personnel.................................................................................! 15,000,000 Teacher Health Insurance - Retired Teachers............................................................................................! 7,807,000 Capital Outlay................................................................................................................! -0- Grants to Local School Systems for Educational Purposes.........................................................................................................! 78,000,000 Area Vocational-Technical School Construction..........................................................................................! 100,000 Salaries of Extended Pre-School Personnel...................................................................................! 12,799,898 Child Care Lunch Program (Federal)........................................................................................! 13,000,000 Chapter II - Block Grant Flow Through.....................................................................................................! 8,702,655 Total Positions Budgeted 638 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1557 B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................! 16.756,335 1. Georgia Academy for the Blind Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,692,450 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 568,619 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,660 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 20,600 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,850 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 1,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,300 Utaities.....................................................................-..................................................$ 240,915 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................f-0; Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,561,894 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,290,404 Total Positions Budgeted 148 2. Georgia School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,728,745 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 524,890 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 46,000 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 400 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 18,115 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 23,735 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 12,650 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 536,695 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,903,730 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,604,245 Total Positions Budgeted 246 3. Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,003,105 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 168,400 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 25,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 2,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 25,055 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 97,000 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 155,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,484,060 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,331,765 Total Positions Budgeted 94 4. North Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,635,330 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 720,426 Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,165 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- 1558 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 150,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 17,375 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 414,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................| -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,959,296 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,938,951 Total Positions Budgeted 104 5. South Georgia Vocational-Technical School Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,152,085 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 480,320 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 11,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,500 Equipment Purchases.........................................................................................-.....$ 140,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 29,665 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 11,750 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 400,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,247,820 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,590,970 Total Positions Budgeted 91 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 14,211,715 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,462,655 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,165 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 66,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,060 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 353,715 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 19,000 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 111,680 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...................................................,............................$ 128,700 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 1,746,610 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 683 Authorized Motor Vehicles 80 C. Budget Unit: Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education......................................................................................$ 209,906 Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 310,368 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,799 Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,500 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 34,875 Telecommunications.............................,.......................................................................! 9,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 55,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1559 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 463,742 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 209,906 Total Positions Budgeted 9 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 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 bear the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System and Teachers' Health Insurance applicable to such salary. Provided, further, that for kindergarten programs, each system shall be allotted instructional units on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance, except that 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Kindergarten Transportation, funds shall initially be allotted to local school systems on the basis of projected miles for mid-day transportation. However, allotments shall not exceed actual cost of midday transportation by the local system. Provided, however, in order to permit extension of the half-day kindergarten program to a full-day program, local systems may elect to use mid-day transportation allotments to employ aides or certificated instructional personnel on a reimbursable basis to the extent that the $12,202 per unit will allow. Where the transportation allotment is used to employ additional personnel, reimbursable costs shall include salary, retirement and health insurance where eligible. 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 further that for the purpose of mid-term adjustment in grades 1 through 7 additional units shall be the difference between the total earned and total allotted in those grades. Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School. Provided, further, of funds appropriated for Maintenance and Operation, Sick and Personal Leave and Instructional Media, for all Special Education Teachers, payments shall not be made for the allotted teaching unit prior to such unit being filled. Furthermore, the Code Section 20-2-152 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation for APEG Grants, it is the intent of this General Assembly that funds are included for allotment of instructional units under Code Section 20-2-157 for grades 1 and 2, at a ratio of 1:20 students in average daily attendance. Provided, that local school systems, in accordance with State Board policy, may use additional instructional units earned in grades 1 and 2 to employ either certificated or licensed instructional personnel in those grades. Funding for licensed instructional personnel shall include salaries as provided for in APEG Code Section 20-2-157(b)(2) and Code Section 20-2-160. Provided, that of the above appropriation for $800,000 for Staff Development, $80,000 is designated and committed to fund a State level staff development program specifically for Special Education Teachers (Code Section 20-2-152) utilized in programs for 1560 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, intellectually gifted students, and to assist in the development of a State program plan for gifted students by the State Superintendent of Schools. Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to APEG Code Sections 20-2-152, 20-2-153, 20-2-157, 20-2-181, and 20-2-181(d)(2) for salaries, funds may be moved between said Sections by an amendment to the annual operating budget during the final month of the State fiscal year with the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $12,113,020 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades three through eleven and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Each local system's Compensatory Education Plan shall provide for a program of remediating those students who have failed, or are at risk of failing, the fourth or eighth grade Georgia Criterion Referenced Tests and the tenth grade Georgia Basic Skills Test. Provided, however, where a local system's Compensatory Education Plan justifies the need, the State Board of Education may approve the usage of these funds for remedial purposes in grades one and two. Funds shall be distributed on the basis of the number of students in grades four, eight, and ten failing to achieve the minimum standard score on the statewide reading and mathematics test administered to all students enrolled at these grade levels. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein for local school construction shall be used to complete the funding of those projects for which S.F.Y. 1985 entitlements were sufficient to cover eligible projects (pursuant to Code Section 20-2-250), based on a total state entitlement of $40 million for S.F.Y. 1985. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for the High School Program, Comprehensive High Schools or Vocational Schools may use funds for the purpose of repairing existing equipment in lieu of purchasing new equipment without prior approval of the Department of Education. Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System..........................................................................................................$ 8,342,714 Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 656,849 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,623 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .....................................................................,......$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,500 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 146,447 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 74,046 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 12,564 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 436,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 50,000 Employer Contribution .........................................................................................$ 8,342,714 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,766,043 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 8,342,714 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 656,849 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,623 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,500 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 146,447 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 74,046 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 12,564 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1561 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 436,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 50,000 Employer Contribution .........................................................................................$ 8,342,714 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission....................................................................! 24,315,047 State Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 18,820,345 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,394,500 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 110,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,336,392 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 85,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,745,381 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 186,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 18,256 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 549,550 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 89,879 Contractual Research...............................................................................................! 230,000 Payments to the University of Georgia, School of Forestry for Forest Research...............................................................................................! 300,000 Ware County Grant....................................................................................................! 60,000 Wood Energy Program.............................................................................................! 144,526 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 151,500 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 28,222,109 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 24,315,047 Total Positions Budgeted 857 Authorized Motor Vehicles 751 Forestry Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Reforestation $ 2,077,340 $ 508,340 34 Field Services $ 24,347,004 $ 22,128,868 794 Wood Energy $ 144,526 $ 40,000 4 General Administration and Support $ 1,653,239 $ 1,637,839 25 Undistributed $ :Q: ! -0- 0 Total $ 28,222,109 ! 24,315,047 857 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Forestry Commission have authority to control the application of the Contractual Research funds in the above appropriation. Section 19. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation..............................................................................................! 21,462,090 1. General Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 682,295 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 39,150 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,825 1562 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 18,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 67,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 6,710 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 616,195 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 22,690 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 3,200 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 40,460 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,507,525 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,507,525 Total Positions Budgeted 22 2. Investigative Division Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,101,115 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 794,260 Travel............................................................................................................................! 91,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 432,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,450 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 212,635 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 16,500 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 180,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,600 Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 112,000 Postage..................................................................................................................-........! 8,550 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 43,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 8,016,410 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,016,410 Total Positions Budgeted 207 3. Drug Enforcement Unit Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,476,711 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 254,404 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 356,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 211,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,500 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 157,525 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 29,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 81,590 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 1,590 Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 238,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,809,120 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,809,120 Total Positions Budgeted 64 4. Forensic Sciences Division Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,680,940 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 376,120 Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 45,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 100,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 114,760 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1563 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 82,560 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 2,925 Postage............................................................................................................................$ 4,040 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 60,480 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 100,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,589,225 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,589,225 Total Positions Budgeted 89 5. Georgia-Crime Information Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,035,230 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 96,940 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 50,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 11,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,815,390 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 511,250 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Postage................................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,539,810 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,539,810 Total Positions Budgeted 96 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 13,976,291 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,560,874 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 487,625 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 715,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 78,950 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 548,160 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,936,860 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 662,395 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 878,090 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,225 Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 350,000 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 103,480 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 54,640 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 100,000 Total Positions Budgeted 478 Authorized Motor Vehicles 289 Section 20. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission .......................................................................................$ -0- Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 909,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 40,570 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000 1564 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 14,300 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 86,130 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 14,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,200,000 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 1,200,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 21. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office.........................................................................! 4,726,239 1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 2,029,182 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................! 2,035,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,226,182 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,226,182 There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of inva- sion, disaster, insurrection, riot, breach of the peace, or combination to oppose the enforcement of the law by force or violence, or imminent danger thereof or other grave emergency when available funds are not sufficient for such purposes. 2. Office of Fair Employment Practices Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 412,171 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,349 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 532,557 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 500,057 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations .................................................................................................$ 2,029,182 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................! 2,035,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 412,171 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1565 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,349 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget....................................................................................................! 3,423.528 Office of Planning and Budget Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,744,206 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 87,830 Travel............................................................................................................................! 65,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 219,552 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 190,840 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 55,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 75,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,473,528 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,423,528 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. C. Budget Unit: Units Attached for Administrative Purposes Only...............................................................................................! 4,169,592 1. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 170,016 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 8,353 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,260 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 39,600 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 8,270 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,900 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................$ 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds ....................................................................................$ 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................! 36.100 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,224,225 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,713,205 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,078,800 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 30,100 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,020 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,684 1566 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 155,822 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 100,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 4,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,411,426 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,411,426 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. State Energy Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 319,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 17,680 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 17,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 22,639 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 12,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 4,661,397 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,051,716 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 228,680 Total Positions Budgeted 9 4. Governor's Committee on Post-Secondary Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 110,000 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,540 Travel.............................................................................................................................! 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 14,802 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,050 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 159,192 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 159,192 Total Positions Budgeted 3 5. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 319,024 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,205 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 20,828 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 35,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 392,957 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 392,957 Total Positions Budgeted 10 6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 190,929 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1567 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 4,635 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 28,768 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,325 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 264,132 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 264,132 Total Positions Budgeted 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,187,769 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 86,078 Travel............................................................................................................................! 45,035 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 47,674 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,020 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 25,684 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 259,820 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 132,695 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 4,733,047 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................$ 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds ....................................................................................$ 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................! 36,100 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to Art Grants - State Funds, not less than 95% of the State-Funded Art Grants is designated and committed for Grants to Counties, Cities and Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Georgia. Section 22. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities..............................................................................................! 8,500,000 1. Grants to Counties..............................................................................................! 3,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,250,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,250,000 2. Grants to Municipalities....................................................................................! 5,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,250,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,250,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 3,250,000 Grants to Municipalities .......................................................................................$ 5,250,000 Section 23. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations.................................................................................................! 271,730,255 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,160,300 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 656,684 Travel............................................................................................................................! 60,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- 1568 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 80,650 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 244,749 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 3,122,600 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 284,660 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 40,775 Utilities.......................................................................................................................$ 178,100 Postage........................................................................................................................? 488,770 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,324,838 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- IndirectGBA Funding .....................................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 3,050,700 Social Services Block Grant Funds ...............................................................................................? 934,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 9,340,138 Total Positions Budgeted 178 Authorized Motor Vehicles 7 General Administration and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Commissioner's Office 566,000 $ 566,000 13 Administrative Appeals 776,175 ? 776,175 24 Administrative Policy, Coordination, and Direction 157,300 $ 157,300 4 Personnel 4,977,130 $ 4,977,130 48 Support Services 2,020,814 $ 2,005,814 54 Systems Planning, Development and Training 163,650 ? 163,650 EDP-Planning and Coordination Indirect Cost $ 285,949 $ 285,949 0 $ -0- $ (3,015,000) 0 Facilities Managements $ 3,651,100 $ 2,696,400 8 Community/ Intergovernmental Affairs Undistributed Total $ 726,720 726,720 20 i -0; -0; 0 $ 13,324,838 $ 9,340,138 178 2. Financial Management Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 6,036,150 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 111,820 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 185,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing.....................................................................................-....? 25,900 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,609 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 105,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 2,200 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1569 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................................,.....! 10,000 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage...............................................................................................................................$ 130 Institutional Repairs and Maintenance...........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,478,909 Social Services Block Grant Funds........................................................................$ 721,800 Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 1,663,200 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,093,909 Total Positions Budgeted 243 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Financial Management Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Budget Administration $ 1,421,500 $ 1,421,500 44 Accounting Services $ 3,435,309 $ 3,435,309 152 Auditing Services $ 1,622,100 $ 1,622,100 47 Indirect Cost $ -0- $ (2,385,000) 0 Undistributed $ :Q; I -0- 0 Total $ 6,478,909 ! 4,093,909 243 3. Special Programs Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 11,137,500 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 248,960 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 500,235 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 97,460 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,859 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 844,428 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 216,995 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 324,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 9,337,351 Menninger Group Homes ........................................................................................$ 376,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.............................................................................................! 215,000 Utilities................................................................................................................................! 50 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 90,950 Benefits for Child Care .........................................................................................$ 1,066,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 24,457,788 Social Services Block Grant Funds............................................,...........................................................! -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 17,936,721 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,521,067 Total Positions Budgeted 536 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Special Programs Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Special Projects $ 281,900 ! 281,900 0 1570 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Children and Youth Planning Troubled Children Benefits Developmental Disabilities MH/MR Advisory Council Council on Maternal and Infant Health Council on Family Planning Community Services Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support Child Care Licensing Laboratory Improvement Health Care Facilities Regulation Compliance Monitoring Radiological Health Fraud and Abuse Child Support Recovery Undistributed Total 153,700 1,442,000 243,550 35,000 100,950 6,400 8,814,171 153,700 4 1,442,000 0 -0- 6 35,000 1 100,950 3 640 0 -0- 9 $ 333,560 $ 333,560 9 $ 1,380,771 $ 1,380,771 50 $ 535,028 $ 429,028 16 ! 1,679,530 $ 542,930 53 $ 243,300 $ 243,300 7 $ 549,500 $ 433,160 20 $ 1,700,400 $ 200,300 53 $ 6,958,028 $ 943,828 305 I -0; I iQi 0 $ 24,457,788 $ 6,521,067 536 4. Public Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,629,400 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 116,800 Travel............................................................................................................................! 56,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 54,800 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,206 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 364,818 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................$ 206,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,400 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage............................................................................................................................! 1,200 Total Funds Budgeted .............. ..........................................................................! 3,455,624 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- Agency Funds............................................................................................................! 135,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,320,624 Total Positions Budgeted 113 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Public Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1571 Director's Office Employee's Health Health Program Management Vital Records Health Services Research Primary Health Care Undistributed Total 530,200 260,500 705,153 1,060,253 656,718 242,800 -0- 3,455,624 530,200 7 225,500 9 620,153 26 1,045,253 52 656,718 12 242,800 7 -0- 0 3,320,624 113 5. Public Health - Family Health Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,025,600 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,552,784 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 256,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! 9,332 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 146,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,609 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 125,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 228,375 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 46,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,698,876 Crippled Children Clinics ........................................................................................$ 279,000 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 16,000 Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs ..................................................................................$ 3,879,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 2,924,000 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 2,105,400 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants............................................................................................................! 25,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract with Emory University for Cancer Research..............................................................................................! 115,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................! 78,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ........................................................................................$ 261,600 Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 Contract for Scoliosis Screening.............................................................................! 115,000 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 226,530 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 26,075,006 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 10,023,590 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 16,051,416 Total Positions Budgeted 219 Authorized Motor Vehicles 4 1572 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Public Health - Family Health Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention $ 156,150 $ 156,150 5 Epidemiology Immunization $ 1,065,603 $ 886,103 10 $ 365,100 $ -0- 10 Sexually Transmitted Diseases $ 221,150 $ 221,150 Community Tuberculosis Center Family Health Management Infant and Child Health Maternal Health-Perinatal Family Planning Malnutrition Dental Health Crippled Children Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control $ 1,128,372 $ 1,128,372 23 $ 5,740,276 $ 573,876 22 $ 5,414,900 $ 4,651,601 14 $ 268,800 $ -0- 6 $ 1,391,600 $ 494,292 14 $ 577,800 $ -0- 15 $ 132,800 $ 132,800 3 $ 4,445,425 $ 3,065,931 52 $ 1,607,650 $ 1,607,650 21 $ 305,850 $ 219,361 4 $ 2,856,130 $ 2,856,130 6 Coordination, Education and Prevention Undistributed Total $ 339,400 $ -0- 8 I i 58.000 58,000 0 $ 26,075,006 $ 16,051,416 219 6. Public Health - Community Health Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,267,700 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 463,700 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 53,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 45,900 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 57,157 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 1,368,063 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 18.500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,274,920 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 1,278,720 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,996,200 Total Positions Budgeted 137 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1573 Public Health - Community Health Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Occupational and Radiological Health $ 796,025 $ 257,253 6 Laboratory Services $ 3,823,795 $ 3,144,347 119 Emergency Health $ 655,100 $ 594,600 12 Undistributed f ^ $ -0- 0 Total $ 5,274,920 $ 3,996,200 137 7. Public Health - Local Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 14,293,700 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 23,527,004 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 488,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 29,900 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,533 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 229,733 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 198,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,062,670 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 4,500 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 20,450 Crippled Children Clinics........................................................................................! 238,572 Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.............................................................................................! 5,500,000 Grant to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Treatment......................................................................................! 45,000 Family Planning Benefits..........................................................................................! 75,000 Midwifery Program Benefits...................................................................................! 175,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................! 1,430,000 Grants to Counties for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention..........................................................................................! 250,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants...............................................................................................! 3,969,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................f 34,802,560 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 90,343,672 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- Agency Funds......................................................................................................437,651,333 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 52,692,339 Total Positions Budgeted 551 Authorized Motor Vehicles 2 Public Health - Local Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Minimum Foundation ! 7,115,230 ! 7,115,230 191 Newborn Follow Up Care ! 312,750 ! 312,750 11 District Dental ! 1,145,050 $ 934,875 17 1574 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, District Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention $ 1,370,706 $ 840,706 18 Sickle Cell, Vision and Hearing $ 454,220 $ 454,220 15 High Risk Pregnant Women and Infants $ 4,497,000 $ 4,497,000 19 District Sexually Transmitted Diseases District Family Planning $ 1,092,103 $ 80,000 27 $ 6,184,090 $ 2,471,374 177 Malnutrition $ 27,662,686 $ -0- 10 Grant in Aid to Counties $ 35,609,900 $ 32,998,904 0 Teenage Pregnancy Prevention $ 250,000 ? 250,000 0 District Crippled Children $ 2,543,187 $ 1,813,480 36 Emergency Health $ 1,328,400 $ 328,400 9 Primary Health Care ? 345,400 $ 345,400 10 Undistributed Total I 432.950 1 250,000 11 $ 90,343,672 $ 52,692,339 551 8. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,083,100 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,704 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 122,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 54,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,669 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,533,393 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 245,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 183,000 Utilities...............................................................................................................................? -0- Postage............................................................................................................................$ 1,060 Contract with Housing Alternatives..............................................................................................? 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 6,405,626 Social Services Block Grant Funds..........................................................................? 15,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0- Agency Funds.;..........................................................................................................? 450,762 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,939,864 Total Positions Budgeted 126 Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration ? 3,699,951 ? 3,699,951 57 Special Projects and Contracts 50,222 -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1575 Program Coordination Undistributed Total $ 2,630,453 $ 2,214,913 67 i 25,000 I 25,000 0 $ 6,405,626 $ 5,939,864 126 9. Purchase of Social Services: Personal Services...............................................................................................................$ -0- Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................................$ -0- Travcl..................................................................................................................................$ -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 ...........................................................................$ 20,247,600 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................? 479,964 Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................| 14,998,200 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,725,764 Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,522,648 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 15,098,300 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 13,104,816 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Authorized Motor Vehicles 111 Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets Work Incentive Benefits Legal Services AFDC - Family Foster Care Total Funds State Funds Pos. $ 479,964 $ 47,996 0 $ 440,000 $ 215,000 0 $ 4,079,000 $ 1,328,530 0 AFDC - Institutional Foster Care Specialized Foster Care $ 1,184,800 $ 385,890 0 $ 355,300 $ 76,500 0 Child Welfare Family Foster Care Adoption Supplement Liability Insurance Emergency Shelter Care Day Care $ 7,721,000 $ 6,235,000 0 $ 683,000 $ 631,200 0 $ 16,000 $ 16,000 0 $ 99,400 $ 99,400 0 $ 18,933,000 $ 3,122,000 0 Psychiatric, Psychological and Speech Therapy $ 130,000 $ 130,000 0 Maternity Care $ 50,000 $ 50,000 0 Return of Runaways - County $ 7,000 $ 7,000 0 1576 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Child Welfare Institutional Foster Care Home Management - Contracts Outreach - Contracts Special Projects Undistributed Total 0 0 0 0 0 $ 0 10. Youth Services - Program Direction and Support: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,192,800 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,855 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 27,965 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,693 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 30,380 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 3,500 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- Benefits for Child Care....................................................................................................| ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,350,243 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ....................................................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,350,243 Total Positions Budgeted 38 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 11. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,530,581 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 61,417 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 101,991 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 34,136 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 29,171 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 40,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 65,948 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 21,161,921 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Payments to DMA...................................................... ..........................................$ 2,846,618 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 11,271 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 26,883,754 Social Services Block Grant Funds ............................................................................................$ 3,368,100 Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 17,696,392 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,819,262 Total Positions Budgeted 103 Authorized Motor Vehicles 224 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1577 Services to the Aged Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration and Planning $ 2,720,280 $ 639,957 41 Aging Services ! 19,189,600 $ 1,452,900 0 Alternative Health Services $ 3,667,813 $ 2,970,313 39 Undistributed $ 1.306,061 $ 756,092 23 Total $ 26,883,754 $ 5,819,262 103 12. Rehabilitation Services - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,549,800 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 74,100 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 54,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 31,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,635 Computer Charges............................................................................,.......................? 725,763 Real Estate Rentals .........................,................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 100,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 222,200 Utilities ..........................................................,..............................,.....................................$ -0- Postage............................................................................................................................$ 1,800 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 230.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,991,798 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 1,645,792 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,346,006 Total Positions Budgeted 50 Rehabilitation Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Program Direction and Support $ 2,469,098 $ 897,109 48 Grants Management $ 522,700 $ 448,897 2 Undistributed $ ^1 -0- _0 Total $ 2,991,798 $ 1,346,006 50 13. Rehabilitation Services Facilities Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,834,900 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 722,287 Travel............................................................................................................................! 20,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 14,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,300 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,948 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 271,750 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 59,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 151,900 1578 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 147,300 Postage............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Case Services......................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,236,785 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 4,361,738 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 875,047 Total Positions Budgeted 161 Authorized Motor Vehicles 19 Rehabilitation Services - Facilities Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Atlanta Rehabilitation Center $ 1,883,000 ! 376,500 65 Alto Rehabilitation Center $ 280,490 $ 56,098 10 Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf - Cave Spring ! 413,100 $ 82,620 16 Central Rehabilitation Center $ 500,181 ! 100,036 18 Georgia Vocational Adjustment Center - Gracewood ! 375,403 $ 75,081 17 Ireland Rehabilitation Center ! 346,253 $ 69,251 13 M. S. McDonald Evaluation Center $ 162,630 ! 32,526 6 J. F. Kennedy Center ! 405,778 $ 82,935 16 Production Workshop ! 869,950 ! -0- 0 Undistributed ! -0; | -0- 0 Total ! 5,236,785 ! 875,047 161 14. Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,495,200 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,572,900 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 41,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 39,400 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 83,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 58,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 167,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,109,900 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 475,000 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 13,000 Case Services...............................................................................................................! 25,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0Operations..........................................................................................................................! -0Total Funds Budgeted ......................................... .............................................$ 12,094,600 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 8,759,467 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1579 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,335,133 Total Positions Budgeted 413 Authorized Motor Vehicles 24 Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 4,879,950 $ 2,356,386 146 Rehabilitation Services $ 7,189,450 $ 953,547 267 Undistributed $ 25,200 $ 25.200 0 Total $ 12,094,600 $ 3,335,133 413 15. Georgia Factory for the Blind Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................,...........! 3,671,900 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,178,048 Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 95,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 60,696 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 96,950 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 112,200 Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,200 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................ ! 9,269,694 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 8,846,694 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 423,000 Total Positions Budgeted 27 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Operations $ 8,846,694 ! -0- 9 Supervision $ 423,000 ! 423,000 18 Undistributed ! ^ ! -0- 0 Total ! 9,269,694 $ 423,000 27 16. Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 15,767,200 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 297,193 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 432,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,484 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 19,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 664,279 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 406,100 1580 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 373,702 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 65,000 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 80,900 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities ..............................................................................................................$ 4,000,000 Contract for Epilepsy.................................................................................................! 65,000 Case Services ..........................................................................................................$ 9,202,500 E.S.R.P. Case Services ...............................................................................................$ 75,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries................................................................................................................! 110,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 31,724,658 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 21,008,573 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,716,085 Total Positions Budgeted 596 Authorized Motor Vehicles 5 Rehabilitation Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. District Field Services 26,609,055 6,109,702 573 Independent Living 226,093 226,093 8 Sheltered Employment 889,510 380,290 15 Bobby Dodd Workshop 325,000 325,000 0 Community Facilities 3,665,000 3,665,000 0 Undistributed 10,000 10,000 0 Total 31,724,658 10,716,085 596 17. Rehabilitation Services - Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,716,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 270,613 Travel............................................................................................................................! 29,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 49,800 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,350 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 364,724 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 575,681 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 455,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 825,225 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage........................................................................................................................! 203,000 Case Services..........................................................................................................! 9,582,679 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,086,972 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 22,086,972 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 407 18. Public Assistance Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................! -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10,1984 1581 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 15,425,000 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 ................................................................................$ 504,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits.............................................................................................! 3,500 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 208.591,526 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 224,524,026 Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 156,582,280 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 67,941,746 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Public Assistance Functional Budgets Total Funds Pos. Refugee Benefits $ 1,429,000 0 AFDC Payments $ 202,020,000 0 SSI - Supplement Benefits $ 3,500 0 Energy Benefits $ 14,500,000 0 Undistributed 0 Total $ 224,524,026 0 19. Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Budget: Personal Services...............................................................................................................! -0Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 15,000 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 2,926,000 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................! 64,129,862 Grants to Counties for Social Services..................................................................................................$47,586,770 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................................................................! 191,500 Homemaker Meals......................................................................................................! 96,300 Chatham County Homemaker Project.....................................................................................................................! 457,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project.....................................................................................................................! 116,700 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 302,700 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 115,822,032 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 44,917,241 1582 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 15,692,800 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 55,211,991 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Local Services - Community Services and Benefits Payments Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Local Services Benefits Payments Grants $ 62,902,530 $ 31,374,555 Grants to Counties for Social Services Food Stamp Issuance 47,543,770 $ 22,597,770 0 2,941,000 $ -0- 0 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Services 191,500 $ 191,500 0 Homemaker Projects 972,900 $ 391,500 0 Undistributed 1,270,332 $ 656,666 0 Total 115,822,032 $ 55,211,991 0 20. Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 10,483,700 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 275,708 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 344,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 892,680 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,200 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 8,332,579 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 196,895 Telecommunications ..............................................................................................$ 1,067,025 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 3,467,300 Utilities...........................................................................................................................$ 7,200 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,017,800 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 26,092,487 Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 13,747,331 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Social Services Block Grant Funds........................................................................................................$ 2,693,787 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,651,369 Total Positions Budgeted 375 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Family and Children Services - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Director's Office $ 567,880 $ 567,880 Administration and Management $ 3,823,725 I 2,493,708 95 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1583 District Administration Program Planning and Development Program Management and Training Management Information Systems Child Development Administration Indirect Cost Undistributed Total 3,768,145 $ 3,768,145 106 1,120,971 $ 1,120,971 16 5,171,950 $ 1,887,950 58 10,575,009 $ 6,172,908 57 1,064,807 $ 1,064,807 34 -0- $ (7,425,000) 0 -0; I 0 26,092,487 $ 9,651,369 375 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................$ 112,875,531 Regular Operating Expenses ............................................................,.................$ 51,708,577 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 2,792,341 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 63,232 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,586,876 Equipment Purchases......................................................,........................................$ 342,123 Computer Charges ...............................................................................................$ 12,838,150 Real Estate Rentals .........................................................,.....................................$ 5,547,008 Telecommunications..............................................................................................^ 3,684,963 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 72,803,333 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 989,350 Postage.....................................................................................................................$ 1,976,031 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs ..................,.......................................................$ 3,879,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 4,354,000 Crippled Children Clinics ........................................................................................$ 517,572 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 2,105,400 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................$ 3,994,000 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 301,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................$ 175,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................$ 35,064,160 Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 479,964 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services .......................................................................................................$ 191,500 Benefits for Child Care .......................................................................................$ 16,064,200 Homemaker Meals......................................................................................................! 96,300 Chatham County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................$ 457,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................! 116,700 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 302,700 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 230,000 1584 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Case Services ........................................................................................................$ 18,810,179 E.S.R.P. Case Services ...............................................................................................$ 75,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits.............................................................................................! 3,500 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 208,591,526 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 64,129,862 Grants to Counties for Social Services ..............................................................................................................$ 47,586,770 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities..............................................................................................................! 4,000,000 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries..........................................................................................! 110,000 Institutional Repairs and Maintenance...........................................................................................................! -0- Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 Grant for Epilepsy Program......................................................................................! 65,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract for Scoliosis Screening................................................................................................................! 115,000 Menninger Group Homes........................................................................................! 376,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.............................................................................................! 215,000 Grant for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program..............................................................................................! 250,000 Contract - Cancer Research at Emory.................................................................................................................! 115,000 Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.............................................................................................! 5,500,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Grants to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Testing............................................................................................! 45,000 Payments to DMA .................................................................................................$ 2,846,618 Contract with Housing Alternatives..............................................................................................! 70,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................! 78,000 Total Positions Budgeted 4,273 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 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 $67,938,246 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments. Provided that for Fiscal 1985, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1585 Number in Asst. Group Standards of Needs Maximum Monthly Amount 1 $ 202 $ 115 2 306 174 3 366 208 4 432 245 5 494 280 6 536 304 7 580 329 8 616 350 9 648 368 10 694 394 11 742 421 Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 56.77% of the above standard of needs. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $140,000 is designated and committed to operate the Rome Cerebral Palsy Center. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no dentist shall be paid at a rate in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for services rendered in the Dis- trict Dental Clinics. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Statewide Grants for Pre-natal and Post-natal Care Programs, $3,879,000 is designated and committed for a Statewide program of pre-natal and post-natal care, including all hospitals where such program or programs are providing or shall provide such care. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health - Family Health Activity, $40,000 is designated and committed for a grant to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for the purpose of operating a cystic fibrosis program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to provide treatment for eye disorders, provided that treatment for the disabil- ity cannot be obtained from other sources. Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make monthly advances to Child Care Day Care Centers from funds authorized for this purpose. Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that AFDC Benefit payments from funds appropriated herein shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application. Provided further, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make payments (not to exceed $5,000) to the Georgia Building Authority for the purpose of maintaining the grounds at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health Family Health Activity, $50,000 is designated and committed to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire or reimburse for the purchase or lease of equipment, or purchase or reimburse for the purchase of drugs and medical treatment of persons with Cystic Fibrosis over the age of 21. Funds shall be expended for those persons qualifying who are not otherwise covered by any other private or publicly funded program and are determined to need support from the State. Provided further, the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is authorized to use excess agency income for a repair and maintenance program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to allocate one additional nursing position to Lumpkin County. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Human Resources transfer funds from other areas of Budget Unit A to insure that rates in effect for the vari- ous Special Program Services of AFDC-Institutional Foster Care and Child WelfareInstitutional Foster Care be not less than the rates paid for such various services on June 30, 1983. For the purposes of this Act, common object classes are defined as: Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications 1586 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals, Telecommunications, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts and Utilities. Provided that of the above appropriation, $40,000 is designated and committed for a program of screening and treatment of diabetes in the Columbus area. B. Budget Unit: State Health Planning and Development.............................................................................................! 452j232 State Health Planning and Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 615,917 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,431 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 2,100 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 15,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 80,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................? 6.600 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 869,087 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0- Agency Funds............................................................................................................? 416,855 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 452,232 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 615,917 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 47,431 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 5,000 Publications and Printing...........,................................................................................? 2,100 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 15,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 80,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................? 6,600 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 C. Budget Unit: Community Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Youth Services and Institutions................................................................................................? 2j)5J402I231 Departmental Operations: Personal Services................................................................................................? 244,925,083 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................? 27,232,565 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 566,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 745,391 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 60,450 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................? 1,773,206 Computer Charges.................................................................................................? 2,063,871 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 389,146 Telecommunications..............................................................................................? 2,455,351 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 3,016,050 Utilities..................................................................................................................? 15,789,801 Postage..................... ................................................................................................? 209,051 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1587 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 254,000 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 2,464,752 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers ..............................................................................................$ 2,187,080 Drug Abuse Contracts ..............................................................................................$ 958,829 Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...........................................................................................! 52,286,057 MR Day Care Center Motor Vehicle Purchases .................................................................................................$ 602,160 Supportive Living Staff ........................................................................................$ 1,401,276 Supportive Living Benefits...................................................................................! 5,895,000 Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program.............................................................................................! 525,000 Community Mental Health Center Services.................................................................................................! 62,735,181 Project Rescue...........................................................................................................! 296,300 Project ARC...............................................................................................................! 182,600 Project Friendship....................................................................................................! 250,000 Group Homes for Autistic Children...................................................................................................! 276,766 Uniform Alcoholism Projects ...............................................................................$ 2,650,000 Child Care Benefits ....................................................................................................I 16,000 Community Mental Retardation Staff ...............................................................................................$ 3,128,875 Community Mental Retardation Residential Services.........................................................................................! 12,153,500 Lumpkin Area Individual Living, Inc................................................................................................................! 26.000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 447,516,041 Agency Funds.....................................................................................................! 124,471,616 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 27,642,194 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 295,402,231 Total Positions Budgeted 12,604/12,524 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,549 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Youth Services and Institutional Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta $ 12,033,263 ! 10,260,377 502 Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta $ 15,472,557 $ 12,215,810 637 Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah ! 12,428,223 ! 10,990,556 509 West Central Georgia Regional Hospital ! 10,448,708 $ 8,612,407 420 Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome $ 16,291,959 ! 12,125,166 674 1588 Gracewood State School and Hospital JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, $ 34,094,657 $ 20,460,152 Southwestern State Hospital $ 23,747,965 $ 15,539,637 Georgia Retardation Center Georgia Mental Health Institute Central State Hospital $ 22,492,469 $ 14,898,692 $ 91,480,594 $ 13,138,951 $ 12,878,223 $ 64,342,733 Mental Health Community Assistance Outdoor Therapeutic Program Mental Retardation Community Assistance Central Pharmacy Metro Drug Abuse Centers Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded Supportive Living Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Community Mental Retardation Staff Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Group Homes for Autistic Children Project Rescue Drug Abuse Contracts Project ARC Project Friendship Community Mental Health Center Services Uniform Alcoholism Projects $ 6,078,009 $ 1,147,488 $ 1,699,000 $ 121,476 $ 1,254,588 $ 52,888,217 $ 7,296,276 $ 6,021,109 $ 1,147,488 $ 1,699,000 $ 121,476 $ 611,498 $ 20,475,494 $ 4,138,573 $ 525,000 $ 3,128,875 $ 525,000 $ 2,240,312 $ 12,153,500 $ 276,766 $ 296,300 $ 958,829 $ 182,600 $ 250,000 $ 62,735,181 $ 2,650,000 $ 7,302,500 $ 276,766 $ 133,300 $ 958,829 $ 182,600 $ 250,000 $ 27,489,171 $ 1,776,506 1546/ 1533 1104/ 1075 882 531 3862/ 3824 221 40 62 3 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1589 Central Laboratory Lumpkin Area Individual Living, Inc. State Youth Development Centers Regional Youth Development Centers Group Homes Community Detention Day Centers Community Treatment Centers Court Services Runaway Investigations Interstate Compact Purchase of Services Total $ 263,791 $ 26,000 $ 16,952,625 $ 11,660,932 $ 499,803 $ 1,096,373 $ 655,359 $ 1,894,787 $ 6,310,652 $ 389,827 $ 80,700 $ 654,000 $ 447,516,041 $ -0- $ 26,000 $ 16,483,132" $ 11,397,964 $ 499,803 $ 1,096,373 $ 655,359 1,894,787 6,310,652 389,827 $ 80,700 $ 654,000 $ 295,402,231 6 0 735 414 19 17 23 77 258 15 3 0 12,6047 12,524 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, agency income, excluding federal grants where prohibited, shall be expended first to cover expenses for local programs. Surplus funds at the end of the year shall not exceed 60-day collections. Surplus above this limitation shall revert to the State and local governments on a pro rata basis based on contribution of said governments to the program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Retardation Residential Services, the Department is authorized to increase the maximum monthly payments to service providers to $392 and to supplant State funds with patient collections to reduce the State cost of the program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, private gifts and donations, as well as proceeds of local fund raising activities, shall not be required to be budgeted to the Department or to the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department is given the flexibility in the Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Program to use benefits to contract with private home providers for service or to provide small group living situations or semi-independent living situations for clients; and further provided that these residential services are available to clients residing in the community as well as those returning to their communities from the institution. Provided that Community Mental Health Centers shall provide services to clients living within the geographic catchment area served by such centers without regard to the length of time such client has resided in such geographic catchment area if such client is otherwise eligible to receive services. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Supportive Living Benefits, the Department is provided the flexibility to contract with private homeproviders for services in the home and/or to provide small group residences for clients and/or provide respite care services for clients and/or other residential services needed to support clients in the communities. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional Youth Services group homes or community treatment centers be started with Federal Funds without prior approval by the General Assembly of Georgia. 1590 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Georgia Mental Health Institute, $20,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of a short-term training program in alcoholism and drug abuse. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $2,500,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for major renovations and construction at the Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $2,500,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $250,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for planning and preliminary work on the Boone Building renovations at Central State Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $250,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $123,500 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for completion of Phase II of the electrical system upgrading and for repair of an elevator in the Powell Building at Central State Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Community Youth Services, $33,750 is designated and committed for the purpose of continuing the work experience component of the Ft. Yargo Group Home Program. Provided, however, that Central State Hospital, Southwestern State Hospital, and Gracewood State Hospital are authorized to transfer available surplus funds of no more than $100,000 each to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to provide appropriate security coverage for inmate labor at these hospitals. Provided, however, that the Department is authorized to use available surplus Medicaid funds at Southwestern State Hospital to fund no more than $150,000 in repair and mainte- nance costs due to construction interruptions at that hospital. Section 24. Department of Industry and Trade. A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry and Trade ....................................................................................................$ 11.108.168 1. Industry Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 620,648 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,625 Travel............................................................................................................................! 85,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 5,400 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,980 Computer Charges......................................................................................................$ 13,729 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 738,382 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 738,382 Total Positions Budgeted 18 2. Research Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 363,000 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,850 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 47,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,314 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,266 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1591 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 8,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 435,530 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 435,530 Total Positions Budgeted 14 3. Tourism - Promotional Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 652,798 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 74,500 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 69,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 194,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 21,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 42,600 Historic Chattahoochee Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 50,000 Contract - Georgia Association of Broadcasters........................................................................................................! 51,500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,159,898 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,159,898 Total Positions Budgeted 27 4. Tourist - Welcome Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,522,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 353,088 Travel............................................................................................................................! 32,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,775 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 15,041 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,000 Local Welcome Centers............................................................................................! 110,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,049,904 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,949,904 Total Positions Budgeted 93 5. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 668,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 199,500 Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 13,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,750 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 500 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 27,330 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 266,885 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 125,023 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 19,000 Postage........................................................................................................................! 145,000 Georgia Ports Authority Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,735,000 Georgia Ports Authority General Obligation Bond Payments.............................................................................................................! 6,144,392 1592 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Atlanta Council for International Visitors .............................................................................................$ 25,000 Waterway Development in Georgia..........................................................................! 50,000 Georgia Music Week Promotion...............................................................................! 10,000 Georgia World Congress Center Operating Expenses..............................................................................................! 500,000 Payment to Georgia Development Authority........................................................................................! 350,000 Southern Center for International Studies..............................................................................................! 25,000 Contract - Lanier Regional Committee................................................................................................................! 12,500 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,365,880 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,632,304 Total Positions Budgeted 24 6. International Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 634,900 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 53,200 Travel............................................................................................................................! 75,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................-.....................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,100 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 25,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 46,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 20,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 83,250 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 949,150 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 949,150 Total Positions Budgeted 17 7. Advertising Budget: Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,243,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,243,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,243,000 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to advertising, !12,000 is designated and committed for brochures promoting Georgia's agriculture, for distribution at Welcome Centers. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,461,346 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 696,763 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 277,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 13,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 295,650 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,669 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 92,325 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 313,085 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 160,564 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 156,850 Postage........................................................................................................................! 145,000 Local Welcome Center Co 'racts ...........................................................................$ 110,000 Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,243,000 Georgia Ports Authority Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,735,000 Georgia Ports Authority General Obligation Bond Payments.............................................................................................................! 6,144,392 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1593 Historic Chattahoochee Commission Contract .............................................................................................$ 50,000 Atlanta Council for International Visitors .............................................................................................$ 25,000 Waterway Development in Georgia..........................................................................$ 50,000 Georgia Music Week Promotion...............................................................................$ 10,000 Georgia World Congress Center Operating Expenses ..............................................................................................$ 500,000 Payment to Georgia Development Authority........................................................................................$ 350,000 Contract - Georgia Association of Broadcasters........................................................................................................! 51,500 Southern Center for International Studies..............................................................................................$ 25,000 Contract - Lanier Regional Committee ................................................................................................................$ 12,500 Total Positions Budgeted 193 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 B. Budget Unit: Authorities...............................................................................................! ^ 1. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,083,711 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,300,136 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 50,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 18,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 80,160 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 339,600 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,365,607 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 215 2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,911,178 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 8,657,251 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 478,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 118,919 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,604,560 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 109,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 333,256 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 502,856 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,332,740 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................................................................................! 1,113,153 Capital Reinvestment.......................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 48,871,560 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 780 1594 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 3. Georgia Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 215,000 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,500 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 20,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,000 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...............................................................................$ 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 4 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 and excess cost of authorized planning of new facilities, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent feasible, the Georgia Ports Authority utilize existing surplus funds for payments to bond trustees for unmatured issues. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 30,209,889 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 10,962,887 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 528,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 164,419 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,654,560 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 540,856 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 124,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 420,416 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,742,340 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................................................................................! 1,113,153 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416,000 Total Positions Budgeted 999 Authorized Motor Vehicles 36 Section 25. Department of Labor. Budget Unit: Department of Labor......................................................................! 4,006,375 State Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 54,778,911 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,602,196 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,215,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,380 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 564,648 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,723,700 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,615,300 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1595 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,194,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts (JTPA)....................................................................................................$ 50,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 950,600 W.I.N. Grants............................................................................................................$287,600 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 64,999,935 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,006,375 Total Positions Budgeted 1,930 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 Department of Labor Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Inspection $ 800,335 $ 800,335 28 Basic Employment $ 50,792,000 $ 808,000 1,495 Work Incentive $ 2,630,400 $ 263,040 82 Food Stamps $ 1,188,300 $ -0- 47 Job Training Partnership $ 7,453,900 $ -0- 200 Correctional Services $ 2,135,000 $ 2,135,000 _78 Total $ 64,999,935 $ 4,006,375 1,930 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 26. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law.........................................................................! 5,042,807 Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................,...............................! 4,435,500 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 263,808 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 116,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 33,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,600 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 68,392 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 314,607 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 100,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,500 Books for State Library.............................................................................................! 60,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................f^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,439,107 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,042,807 Total Positions Budgeted 118 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,435,500 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 263,808 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 116,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 33,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,600 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 68,392 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 314,607 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 100,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,500 1596 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 60,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 118 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, $30,500 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees. Section 27. Department of Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services .......................................................................$ 230.170,480 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,554,530 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 171,322 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 117,725 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 94,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,010 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,589,565 Real Estate Rentals ................................................................................................ ! 928,900 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 188,625 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 10,489,540 Postage........................................................................................................................! 150,000 Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 743,573,410 Payments to Counties for Mental Health..................................................................................................! 10,385,150 Audits Contracts.......................................................................................................! 766.500 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 777,022,377 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 230,170,480 Total Positions Budgeted 221 Authorized Motor Vehicles 3 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Medical Assistance Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Commissioner's Office ! 616,765 ! 259,785 11 Program Management ! 11,938,835 ! 1,439,825 41 Administration ! 2,077,365 ! 746,395 36 Operations $ 6,077,745 ! 1,519,435 50 Program Integrity ! 2,131,915 ! 916,855 70 Benefits ! 715,432,000 ! 213,863,830 0 Undistributed ! 38,747,752 f 11,424,355 13 Total ! 777,022,377 ! 230,170,480 221 Provided, that any reserve created by the State Auditor for the payment of Medicaid Benefits can be expended and otherwise treated for accounting and other purposes for Payments to Counties for Mental Health. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1597 Section 28. Merit System of Personnel Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration Agency Assessments...................................................................................$524432215 Departmental Operations: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,052,756 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 98,575 Travel............................................................................................................................! 46,848 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 149,216 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,311 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,339,800 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 573,145 Telecommunications.................................................................................................^ 109,270 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 17,011,989 Postage........................................................................................................................$ 135,860 Federal Sub-grants to State and Local Agencies.................................................,...........................................$ -0- Health Insurance Claim Payments .................................................................$ 181,950,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 205,473,770 Agency Assessments ..............................................................................................$ 5,443,215 Employee and Employer Contributions..................................................................................................? 199,996,856 Deferred Compensation .............................................................................................$ 33,699 Total Positions Budgeted 159 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Merit System Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Applicant Services $ 1,656,227 $ -0- 39 Classification and Compensation $ 726,707 $ -0- 18 Program Evaluation and Audit $ 566,829 $ -0- 12 Employee Training and Development $ 863,111 $ -0- 22 Health Insurance Administration $ 5,609,255 $ -0- 27 Health Insurance Claims $ 194,207,939 $ -0- 0 Internal Administration $ 859,500 $ -0- 33 Commissioner's Office | 984,202 f -0; _8 Total $ 205,473,770 $ -0- 159 Provided, that it is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution paid by the State for Teachers Health Insurance shall be for State allotted teachers, and the base for this payment shall be the eligible salary for teachers according to the Teacher Salary Index, before the assignment of Required Local Effort. 1598 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, however, the Department is authorized to assess no more than $106.90 per merit system employee for the cost of departmental operations. Section 29. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources.....................................................................................................! 49,171,520 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,384,400 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 162,169 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 180,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,000 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 160,597 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 165,527 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 72,914 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 105,005 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 89,586 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................$ 500,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................! 75,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,931,998 Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority..............................................................................................! 53,750 Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association ...........................................................................................$ 328,500 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,549,748 Total Positions Budgeted 80 2. Game and Fish Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 13,380,795 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,080,391 Travel............................................................................................................................! 80,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 625,039 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 78,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 430,700 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 43,993 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 45,394 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 232,786 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 62,466 Capital Outlay Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................! 333,713 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition ....................................................................................... ! 375,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,849,077 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 15,224,810 Total Positions Budgeted 477 3. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,393,594 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,683,267 Travel............................................................................................................................! 77,878 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1599 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 285,300 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 98,355 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 219,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 17,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 130,765 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 248,279 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 61,202 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 57,600 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 829,000 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................? 300,000 Cost of Material for Resale..................................................................................? 1,025,000 Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 1,857,000 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................? 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................? 215,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................? 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame....................................................................................? 50,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................? 1,457,663 Technical Assistance Contract................................................................................? 125,000 Grant - The Hay House.............................................................................................? 40,000 Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................? 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island.............................................................,....................................? 60,000 Advertising and Promotion.....................................................................................? 100,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 22,043,095 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 12,968,095 Total Positions Budgeted 374 4. Environmental Protection Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 9,852,839 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 632,805 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 235,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................? 59,631 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 84,617 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 77,751 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 132,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 514,963 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 184,372 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 539,710 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 96,112 Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................? 1,000,000 Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................? 6,000,000 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey..................................................................................................? 250,437 Topographic Mapping U.S. Geological Survey..................................................................................................? 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association...................................................................................................? 10,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 19,795,637 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 16,346,637 Total Positions Budgeted 311 1600 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 5. Coastal Resources Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 781,492 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 174,943 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ..................................................................'....$ 24,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,208 Equipment Purchase8.................................................................................................$ 23,241 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 14,477 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 20,530 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 8,500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 9,639 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance........................................................................! 20,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance.............................................................................................................! 33,250 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,142,230 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,082,230 Total Positions Budgeted 26 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,793,120 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 7,733,575 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 424,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,002,770 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 461,680 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 758,692 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 368,067 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 856,649 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 758,881 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 795,217 Postage........................................................................................................................! 315,403 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................! 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 215,000 Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................$ 6,000,000 Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................! 1,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 250,437 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps.............................................................................! 125,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 862,250 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................! 300,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................! 75,000 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,857,000 Cost of Material for Resale ..................................................................................$ 1,025,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................! 500,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................................................................! 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame...................................................................................-! 50,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition .........................................................................................$ 375,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................! 1,457,663 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1601 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance.............................................................................................................$ 20,000 Capital Outlay Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................$ 333,713 Technical Assistance Contract................................................................................! 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association...................................................................................................$ 10,000 Grant - The Hay House.............................................................................................! 40,000 Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................$ 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island..................................................................................................$ 60,000 Advertising and Promotion .....................................................................................$ 100,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,268 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,018 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 Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section. Provided, however, that $1,000,000 of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be available for allotment to counties and municipalities for emergency type projects, and that $5,000,000 is designated and committed for grants to local governments for water and sewer projects utilizing a maximum State match of 50% of the total cost of each project. Provided, further that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources. Provided that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Department of Natural Resources is authorized and directed to use the excess receipts to provide for the most immediate critical needs of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division to include repairs and maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities. B. Budget Unit: Authorities..............................................................................................-! -0- 1. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,672,614 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 716,279 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 22,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 46,320 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 80,738 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 44,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 20,620 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Campground Sinking Fund.............................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,611,004 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 64 2. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,834,785 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,865,000 Travel............................................................................................................................! 32,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 60,000 Publications and Printing.........................................................................................-! 35,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................-.............................! 75,000 1602 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunication8...................................................................................................$ 42,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 80,000 Mortgage Payments ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................! -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources ..............................................................................................| 53,750 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,077,535 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 165 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,507,399 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,581,279 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 82,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 81,320 Equipment..................................................................................................................! 155,738 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 86,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 100,620 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Promotion Expense...........................................................................................................! -0- Campground Sinking Fund.............................................................................................! -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources ..............................................................................................$ 53,750 Mortgage Payments..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 229 Authorized Motor Vehicles 100 Section 30. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations.........................................................! 22.348,886 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,593,575 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 258,670 Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 52,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,700 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 650,578 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 904,193 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 247,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 576,580 Utilities...............................................................................................................................!^: Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,338,596 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,338,596 Total Positions Budgeted 139 2. Adult Facilities and Programs Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,241,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 144,950 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1603 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 156,880 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 32,290 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals.....................................................................................................I 3,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 46,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 337,075 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- County Subsidy......................................................................................................$ 7,117,500 County Subsidy for Jails..........................................................................................! 753,000 Court Costs................................................................................................................! 300,000 Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 550,000 Grants for County Workcamp Construction......................................................................................! 840,000 Local Jail Equipment Grants....................................................................................! 50,000 Grants for Local Jails...............................................................................................! 400,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,972,195 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 14,777,195 Total Positions Budgeted 165 3. Training and Staff Development Center Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 740,215 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 201,980 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 133,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 82,400 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 24,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 44,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,233,095 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,233,095 Total Positions Budgeted 32 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,574,790 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 605,600 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 340,680 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 53,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 43,290 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 650,578 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 989,593 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 317,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 913,655 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 44,000 County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 7,117,500 County Subsidy for Jails..........................................................................................! 753,000 Court Costs................................................................................................................! 300,000 Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 550,000 Grants for County Workcamp Construction......................................................................................! 840,000 Local Jail Equipment Grants....................................................................................! 50,000 1604 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Grants for Local Jails...............................................................................................$ 400,000 Total Positions Budgeted 336 Authorized Motor Vehicles 70 It is the intent of this General Assembly that funds appropriated for county subsidy may be used to either supplement or supplant county funds, at the option of each county. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to grants for county workcamp con- struction, the State shall provide no more than fifty percent of the total construction cost. B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions, Transitional Centers, and Support ......................................................................................................$ 133,625,661 1. Georgia Training and Development Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,444,095 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 67,275 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 17,855 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 28,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Utilitie3.......................................................................................................................$ 142,500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,700,725 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,700,725 Total Positions Budgeted 66 2. Georgia Industrial Institute Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,032,600 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 261,850 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 41,385 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals...........................................................................................................! 30 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 67,400 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4,800 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 595.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,006,165 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,006,165 Total Positions Budgeted 298 3. Alto Education and Evaluation Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,429,270 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 52,465 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,710 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 15,450 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 5,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1605 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,505,095 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,247,240 Total Positions Budgeted 48 4. Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,345,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 270,235 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 99,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 60,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,000 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 672,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,451,535 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,451,535 Total Positions Budgeted 321 5. Georgia State Prison Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,246,868 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 598,075 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,855 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 122,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 135,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 71,800 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 1.617,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,801,198 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 18,801,198 Total Positions Budgeted 872 6. Consolidated Branches Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,273,260 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 463,855 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 83,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 130,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 16,000 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 1.018.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,995,515 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,869,475 Total Positions Budgeted 515 7. Middle Georgia Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 15,168,350 1606 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 796,474 Travel............................................................................................................................? 17,350 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 137,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 391,132 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 184,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 2,400 Utilities.......................................................................................................................? 404,000 Health Service Purchases ........................................................................................$ 258,500 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals................................................................................................? 276,000 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................? 876,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,511,406 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 18,511,406 Total Positions Budgeted 804 8. Jack T. Rutledge Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,159,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 96,145 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 15,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 15,050 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0- Utilities.......................................................................................................................$ 288,500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,574,895 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,574,895 Total Positions Budgeted 155 9. Central Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,595,500 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 90,520 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 28,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 23,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0- UtUities.......................................................................................................................$ 272,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,011,320 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,011,320 Total Positions Budgeted 135 10. Metro Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,461,000 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 118,250 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1607 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 1,300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,600 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 9,600 Telecommunications........ ..........................................................................................$ 49,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 11,500 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 364,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,018,750 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,018,750 Total Positions Budgeted 183 11. Coastal Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,336,120 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 120,670 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,000 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 363,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,893,190 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,841,350 Total Positions Budgeted 176 12. Central Funds Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 746,855 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,298,590 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................! 200,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 80,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 315,300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 440,000 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 1,305,000 Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................! 916,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,301,745 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,301,745 Total Positions Budgeted 3 13. D.O.T. Work Details Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 600,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 18,000 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- 1608 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Utilities...............................................................................................................................|-0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 618,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 32 14. Food Processing and Distribution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,387,950 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,034,500 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 7,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 240,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 11,050 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals .............................................................................................$ 2,020,600 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities...............................................................................................! 75,700 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,777,300 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,075,836 Total Positions Budgeted 192 15. Farm Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 799,570 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,786,400 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 100,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 51,100 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,737,070 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,693,070 Total Positions Budgeted 37 16. Dodge Correctional Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,518,043 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 220,757 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 52,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 34,070 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 7,100 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 29,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1609 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 103,200 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 238,650 Health Service Purchases ..........................................................................................? 33,264 Total Funds Budgeted ............................................................................,.............$ 3,239,184 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,239,184 Total Positions Budgeted 144 17. Transitional Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,471,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 157,785 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 30,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 204,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 38,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 5,800 Utilities.......................................................................................................................? 284,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,196,935 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,196,935 Total Positions Budgeted 119 18. Augusta Correctional and Medical Institution Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 4,551,624 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 281,328 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 4,450 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................? 52,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 29,595 Computer Charges......,......................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 9,600 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 46,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 2,400 Utilities........................,..............................................................................................? 360,000 Health Service Purchases ..........................................................................................| 29,700 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 5,366,697 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,366,697 Total Positions Budgeted 254 19. Health Care Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 5,086,280 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 982,375 Travel..................................................................................................................................? -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................? -0Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 52,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Telecommunications.........................................................................................................? -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0UtUities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Payments to the Medical Association of Georgia for Jail and Prison Health Care Certification....................................................................................................? 40,480 1610 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Payments to Jails for State Prisoner Medical Costs.................................................................................................$ -0- Health Service Purchases ...................................................................................$ 11,557,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 17,718,135 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 17,718,135 Total Positions Budgeted 237 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 89,652,385 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 17,715,549 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 72,765 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 441,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 80,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,624,887 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 236,530 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 882,850 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 272,000 UtUities....................................................................................................................$ 6,618,650 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals .............................................................................................$ 2,296,600 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................$ 951,700 Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................$ 916,000 Health Service Purchases ...................................................................................$ 11,878,464 Payments to the Medical Association of Georgia for Jail and Prison Health Care Certification...................................................................................................^ 40,480 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 440,000 Capital Outlay ........................................................................................................$ 1,305,000 Total Positions Budgeted 4,591 Authorized Motor Vehicles 379 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 the above total funds appropriated for "Health Services Purchases" includes payments to jails for State prisoner's medical costs. C. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles..........................................................................................................$ 11,000,282 Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,134,760 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 260,917 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 394,118 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 40,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 28,880 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 83,352 Computer Charges .....................................................,................................................$ 33,371 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 605,403 Telecommunications ..............................................................................................$ 262,390 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 22,091 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1611 County Jail Subsidy ................................................................................................. 135,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,000,282 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 11,000,282 Total Positions Budgeted 423 Authorized Motor Vehicles 27 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. D. Budget Unit: Georgia Correctional Industries..................................................................................................................! -0- Georgia Correctional Industries Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,998,400 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 635,225 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 45,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,100 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 107,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,863 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 32,450 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 64,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 320,900 Cost of Sales...........................................................................................................! 6,060,000 Repayment of Prior Year's Appropriations.........................................................................................................! 84,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 9,411,938 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 80 Authorized Motor Vehicles 16 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. E. Budget Unit: Probation Field Operations...................................................................................................! 25,058,240 1. Probation Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 20,650,522 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 442,854 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 447,475 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 45,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 87,066 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 396,084 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 306,100 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 6,272 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,388,373 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 20,495,961 Total Positions Budgeted 929 2. Diversion Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,928,973 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,720 Travel............................................................................................................................! 21,910 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases............,....................................................................................! 35,400 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- 1612 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 291,156 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 55,200 Utilities.......................................................................................................................$ 257,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 360,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,251,859 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,562,279 Total Positions Budgeted 196 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 24,579,495 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 744,574 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 469,385 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 45,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 122,466 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 687,240 Telecommunications.................................................................................................$ 361,300 Utilities.......................................................................................................................* 263,772 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,000 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 360,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,125 Authorized Motor Vehicles 93 Section 31. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety..........................................................................................................$ 58,910,163 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................* 295,843 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 21,311 Travel..............................................................................................................................* 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................* 2,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................* -0- Computer Charges......................................................................................................* 11,900 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................* -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................* 12,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................* -0- Postage............................................................................................................................* 3,500 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................* 356,254 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................* 178,127 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................* 4,413,820 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,032,208 Travel............................................................................................................................* 66,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................* -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................* 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................* 35,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................* -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................* -0Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 120,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................* 30,303 Postage..........................................................................................................................* 22,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,756,131 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1613 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,722,964 Total Positions Budgeted 170 3. Driver Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,978,756 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 789,025 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 855 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 182,475 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 100,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,241,515 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,800 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 72,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,275 Postage........................................................................................................................! 583,000 Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 185,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Driver License Processing........................................................................................! 816,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 10,955,701 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,955,701 Total Positions Budgeted 310 4. Field Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 27,401,978 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,757,084 Travel............................................................................................................................! 47,945 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,200,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 232,525 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 207,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,207 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 393,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 60,647 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 36,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 37,338,886 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 37,338,886 Total Positions Budgeted 992 5. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 723,300 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,800 Travel............................................................................................................................! 30,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,900 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 702 Computer Charges......................................................................................................$70,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 48,500 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 19,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 13,500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,550 Peace Officers Training Grants...........................................................................! 1,743,363 1614 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,758,715 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,758,715 Total Positions Budgeted 25 6. Police Academy: Personal Services......................................................................................................-! 515,427 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 149,000 Travel.................................................................................................-.....-......................! 6,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,400 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 16,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 17,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 204,480 Postage............................................................................................................................! 2,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 929,007 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 884,007 Total Positions Budgeted 16 7. Fire Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 340,797 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,100 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 30,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 30,558 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 15,182 Telecommunications....,..............................................................................................! 11,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 110,000 Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 621,337 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 556,337 Total Positions Budgeted 13 8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 128,301 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 12,540 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,100 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,500 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 4,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,000 Postage............................................................................................................................! 2,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 193,641 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 193,641 Total Positions Budgeted 4 9. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services........................................................,.............................................-! 129,455 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 16,337 Travel...........................................................................,..................................................! 9,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1615 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 3,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 29,082 Postage...............................................................................................................................$ 700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 190,074 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 190,074 Total Positions Budgeted 3 10. Georgia Public Safety Training Facility Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 101,800 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 4,961 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 250 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000 Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 800 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,500 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,500 Postage...............................................................................................................................! 400 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 131,711 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 131,711 Total Positions Budgeted 3 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 40,029,477 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,907,366 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 198,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,256,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 488,250 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 367,602 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,375,873 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 77,689 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 656,150 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 467,787 Postage........................................................................................................................! 662,050 Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 185,000 Peace Officers Training Grant.............................................................................! 1,743,363 Driver License Processing........................................................................................! 816,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 1,544 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,099 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 that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts of such funds contemplated in the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to supplant State 1616 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that for the purpose of purchasing Police Pursuit Motor Vehicles, the Department of Public Safety is hereinafter authorized to develop and establish specifications for said purchases of Police Pursuit Vehicles when such purchases are made by the State of Georgia, or otherwise placed a part of a State of Georgia Contract. Provided, further, that the development of said specifications shall be submitted to the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administrative Services by November 1 of each year. Provided, further, the Department of Administrative Services is hereby instructed to complete said specifications and place to bid for the letting of contracts by December 1 of such fiscal year. Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement Svstem...................................................................................$ 12,562,455 Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...............................................................................................$ 176,455 Employer Contributions......................................................................................! 12,386,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 12,562,455 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,562,455 Budget Unit Object Classes: Payments to Employees' Retirement System ...............................................................................................$ 176,455 Employer Contributions.....................................................................................-! 12,386,000 Section 33. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission.................................................................................................! 4,354,510 1. Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 842,920 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 15,665 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,350 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 2,500 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 74,733 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 34,560 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 983,228 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 982,228 Total Positions Budgeted 22 2. Transportation Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,111,730 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 138,580 Travel............................................................................................................................! 38,079 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 59,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,300 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,300 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 95,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 62,117 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 29,900 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1617 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 35,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,582,506 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,582,506 Total Positions Budgeted 47 3. Utilities Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,497,360 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 39,773 Travel............................................................................................................................! 57,794 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,500 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,200 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 850 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 27,519 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 76,850 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 31,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 125,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,866,346 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,789,776 Total Positions Budgeted 50 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,452,010 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 194,018 Travel..............................................................,...........................................................! 101,873 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 68,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 125,019 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 213,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 95,960 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 165,000 Total Positions Budgeted 119 Authorized Motor Vehicles 26 Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions..................................................................................! 588,320,250 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ........................................................................$ 506,706,814 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 62,000,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................! 139,786,726 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 68,000,000 Office of Minority Business Enterprise..............................................................................................! 311,283 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................! 296,228 Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................! 15,538,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 792,639,051 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income..........................................................................................! 17,500,000 Sponsored Income..............................................................................................! 130,000,000 Other Funds........................................................................................................! 152,574,906 Auxiliary Income...............................................................................................................! -0Indirect Communication Charges...................................................................................! -0- 1618 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 492,564,145 Total Positions Budgeted 17,086 Provided, that from appropriated funds in this budget unit, the amount of $15,538,000 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. Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the original budget estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate, except that student fee revenue derived from increased rates authorized by the State Board of Regents shall not be subject to this limitation. Provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the 1 '/2 % Personal Services continuation factor incorporated into the Resident Instruction appropriation in this Appropriations Act be utilized to provide 2 V* % merit-type increases. Provided, the Board of Regents is authorized to transfer other object class surpluses to Capital Outlay and Equipment Purchases without approval of the Office of Planning and Budget or the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees. 2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 729,353 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 272,900 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,002,253 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 131,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 871,253 Total Positions Budgeted 27 3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 937,550 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 800,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1619 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 590,695 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 943,750 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,271,995 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 1,743,750 Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 400,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................| -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,128,245 Total Positions Budgeted 35 4. Marine Institute Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 425,165 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 162,487 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 227,628 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 137,513 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 952,793 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.....................................................................................................$ 300,000 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ ^ State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 652,793 Total Positions Budgeted 20 5. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ..........................................................................$ 11,428,082 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 27,655,087 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 7,370,696 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................$ 20,998,365 Agricultural Research ...............................................................................................$ 497,776 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 67,950,006 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income................................................................................................! 48,653,452 Other Funds..........................................................................................................$ 12,100,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ ^ State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,196,554 Total Positions Budgeted 365 6. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 1,255,711 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 722,706 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Advanced Technology Development Center.............................................................................................! 797,641 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,776,058 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................! -0- 1620 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Sponsored Income ................................................................................,............................$ -0- OtherFunds............................................................................................................$ 1,319,800 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,456,258 Total Positions Budgeted 52 7. Agricultural Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................$ 22,230,532 Sponsored Operations......................................................................,.................$ 4,300,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 8,327,643 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................$ 3,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 38,058,175 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 7,500,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................$ 6,854,745 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 23,703,430 Total Positions Budgeted 869 8. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ................................,.........................................$ 25,598,055 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................$ 4,250,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 3,565,830 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................$ 1,750,000 Fire Ant Research ...................................................................................................$ 50,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,213,885 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 6,000,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................$ 5,640,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 23,573,885 Total Positions Budgeted 970 9. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................$ 57,271,423 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................$ 2,819,815 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ..........................................................................$ 24,784,283 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 670,000 Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations.....................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 87,045,521 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income............................................................................................! 1,364,700 Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 3,489,815 Other Funds..........................................................................................................$ 50,554,185 Board of Corrections .............................................................................................$ 1,800,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1621 State Funds Budgetcd.........................................................................................$ 29,836,821 Total Positions Budgeted 3,091 10. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 1,069,893 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 454,157 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- AgriculturalResearch...............................................................................................$ 349,280 Fire Ant Research.....................................................................................................$ 192,398 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,065,728 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,065,728 Total Positions Budgeted 61 11. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 801,735 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 1,044,740 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$-0; Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,846,475 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- OtherFunds............................................................................................................$ 1,389,703 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0; State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 456,772 Total Positions Budgeted 55 12. Family Practice Residency Program Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 135,961 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs..................................................................................$ 98,893 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency ...............................................................................$ 2,060,000 Residency Capitation Grants ...............................................................................$ 1,785,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency ............................................................................$ 150,000 Student Preceptorships............................................................................................$ 185,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,414,854 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,414,854 Total Positions Budgeted 4 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $185,000 is designated and committed for contracts with medical schools for a student preceptorship program. Provided, further, that each student participating in the program shall receive $500 and each family physi- cian shall receive $500. 1622 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, that of the funds appropriated for Capitation Grants for Family Practice, it is permissible that any funds not committed to existing programs or otherwise designated may be used to begin a Family Practice Program at Emory University School of Medicine. 13. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 694,514 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 320,858 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds..................................................................................................$ 150,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,165,372 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 765,860 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 399,512 Total Positions Budgeted 32 14. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .......................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 940,213 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .......................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 532,975 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,473,188 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 1,473,188 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ ^ State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 48 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ........................................................................$ 629,284,788 Sponsored Operations....................................................................................! 102,927,602 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................! 187,567,755 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 96,232,603 Office of Minority Business Enterprise ..............................................................................................$ 311,283 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................! 296,228 Fire Ant Research.....................................................................................................! 242,398 Agricultural Research...............................................................................................! 847,056 Advanced Technology Development Center.............................................................................................! 797,641 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency ...............................................................................$ 2,060,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency................................................................................................! 150,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1623 Residency Capitation Grants ...............................................................................$ 1,785,000 Student Preceptorships............................................................................................$ 185,000 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 15,538,000 Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations.........................................................................................................$ 1,500,000 Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds .....................................................................................................$ 150,000 Total Positions Budgeted 22,715 The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .............................................................$ 22.834,209 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,270,059 Operating Expenses ..................................................................................................$ 636,550 SREBPayments.....................................................................................................$ 7,137,350 Medical Scholarships................................................................................................$ 526,250 Regents Opportunity Grants ...................................................................................$ 600,000 Regents Scholarships................................................................................................$ 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges .....................................................................................$ 6,766,000 Rental Payments to Georgia Military College.....................................................................................................$ 198,000 Research Consortium.............................................................................................$ 3,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,834,209 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 22,834,209 Total Positions Budgeted 100 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, pay- ments are to be based on a rate of $7% per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student. The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. C. Budget Unit: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission ...................................................................................................$ 4,442,705 Public Telecommunications Commission Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 3,227,460 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs .................,...........................................................$ 3,656,842 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$-0; Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,884,302 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- OtherFunds............................................................................................................$ 2,441,597 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,442,705 Total Positions Budgeted 139 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 1624 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue...................................................,...........! 47,105,585 Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 26,429,517 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 846,751 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,173,794 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 149,715 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................$ 1,575,068 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 464,247 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 8,254,424 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,391,149 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 544,946 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 150,000 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA.............................................................................................................$ 1,162,500 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff......................................................................................................................$ 1,430,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases.............................................................................,! 1,100,000 Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 338,600 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 2,094,874 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 47,105,585 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 47,105,585 Total Positions Budgeted 1,136 Authorized Motor Vehicles 65 Department of Revenue Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Departmental Administration $ 2,667,058 $ 2,667,058 32 Internal Administration $ 5,182,339 $ 5,182,339 72 Field Services ! 10,329,842 $ 10,329,842 366 Income Tax $ 6,876,781 $ 6,876,781 142 Motor Vehicle $ 11,085,997 $ 11,085,997 248 Motor Fuel Tax $ 1,069,331 $ 1,069,331 36 Central Audit $ 3,926,240 $ 3,926,240 100 Property Tax $ 3,606,593 $ 3,606,593 57 Sales and Use Tax $ 2,361,404 | 2,361,404 _83 Total $ 47,105,585 $ 47,105,585 1,136 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,100,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 1,100,000 motor vehicle tags, and for this purpose only. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production. Section 36. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State., ..$ 12,971,904 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1625 Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 8,655,000 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,274,142 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 169,611 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 172,952 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 312,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 86,068 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 407,360 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 676,969 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 284,418 Per Diemi Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 403,245 Election Expenses.....................................................................................................! 400,000 Postage........................................................................................................................! 267,439 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,109,404 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 12,971,904 Total Positions Budgeted 362 Authorized Motor Vehicles 72 Secretary of State Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration ; 1,487,073 ! 1,484,973 41 Archives and Records ; 2,602,839 ! 2,502,839 91 Corporations Regulation ; 1,267,177 ! 1,265,177 47 Elections and Campaign Disclosure ; 954,243 ! 953,843 15 Securities Regulation : 883,105 ! 877,105 21 Drugs and Narcotics ; 610,934 ! 610,934 15 State Campaign and Financial Disclosure ; 127,902 ! 127,902 3 Occupational Certification > 5,176,131 ! 5,149,131 129 Total 13,109,404 ! 12,971,904 362 Occupational Certification Functional Budgets Accounting Architect Athletic Trainers Auctioneers Barbers Chiropractic Construction Industry Cosmetology Board Costs 103,573 33,548 738 1,630 7,924 8,967 41,780 21,082 Costs of Operations 325,753 106,750 7,033 51,735 227,321 69,165 272,150 398,827 1626 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Dentistry $ 30,131 $ 175,018 Engineers $ 28,719 $ 235,367 Forestry $ 3,380 $ 25,262 Funeral Service $ 12,828 $ 120,531 Geology $ 3,084 $ 18,925 Hearing Aid $ 3,707 $ 32,295 Landscape Architect $ 7,802 $ 22,753 Librarians $ 3,083 $ 16,926 Medical Examiners $ 134,782 $ 837,714 Nursing Home Administrators $ 9,840 $ 26,482 Board of Nursing $ 65,820 $ 589,010 Dispensing Opticians $ 6,460 $ 21,794 Optometry $ 11,680 $ 35,354 Occupational Therapy $ 1,032 $ 7,159 Pharmacy $ 60,090 $ 347,318 Physical Therapy $ 9,321 $ 29,034 Podiatry $ 3,430 $ 14,887 Polygraph Examiners $ 1,830 $ 22,088 Practical Nursing $ 64,496 $ 418,501 Private Detective $ 26,200 $ 215,737 Psychologists $ 14,686 $ 61,606 Recreation $ 2,080 $ 13,860 Sanitarian $ 4,375 $ 19,803 Speech Pathology $ 2,243 $ 16,465 Used Car Dealers $ 11,240 $ 173,417 Used Car Parts $ 3,770 $ 49,718 Veterinary $ 21,255 $ 78,549 Wastewater $ 5,525 $ 62,219 Well Water $ 4,360 $ 20.684 Total $ 776,491 $ 5,167,210 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. B. Budget Unit: Real Estate Commission .. Real Estate Commission Budget: Personal Services........................................... Regular Operating Expenses ....................... Travel............................................................. ..............................$ 945,693 ..............................$ 574,925 ..............................$ 105,380 ,...............................$12.500 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1627 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 20,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 26,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 71,288 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 33,600 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.................................................................................-! 80,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 946,693 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 945,693 Total Positions Budgeted 27 Authorized Motor Vehicles 11 Real Estate Commission Functional Budget State Funds Cost of Operations Pos. Real Estate Commission $ 945,693 $ 986,643 27 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 37. Georgia Student Finance Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Student Finance Commission................................................................................! 16,171,250 Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,264,327 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 186,031 Travel............................................................................................................................! 52,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 178,859 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 185,710 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 79,265 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,500 Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................! 525,000 Guaranteed Educational Loans ...........................................................................$ 3,113,550 Tuition Equalization Grants ..............................................................................$ 10,363,380 Student Incentive Grants .....................................................................................$ 4,215,900 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants................................................................................................! 38,000 North Georgia College ROTC Grants.........................................................................................................! 142,500 Osteopathic Medical Loans .....................................................................................$ 120,000 Georgia Military Scholarship Grants.....................................................................................................................! 118,600 Academic Scholarships...............................................................................................! 50,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 21,739,622 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 16,171,250 Total Positions Budgeted 97 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Georgia Student Finance Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 3,052,692 $ -0- 97 1628 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Higher Education Assistance Corporation Georgia Student Finance Authority Total $ 525,000 $ 350,000 0 $ 18.161,930 f 15.821.250 _0 $ 21,739,622 $ 16,171,250 97 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Educational Loans an amount not to exceed $14,000 may be used to provide stipends for training recruitment, teacher and counselor personnel in health career fields and other fields for which funds are provided herein for the making of cancellable loans to students. Designated Totals for Guaranteed Educational Loans: (Cancellable loans) A) Students in paramedical and other professional and educational fields of study: Not less than $1,435,000 B) Eligible members of the Georgia National Guard: Not to exceed $100,000 C) Teachers seeking special education training: Not to exceed $225,000 D) Students who are to become agricultural teachers: Not to exceed $30,000 E) Students who are to become mathematics or science teachers: Not to exceed $300,000 Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Tuition Equalization Grants provides for payment of grants of $710 per academic year, and for payment of grants for the summer school quarter or semester, to undergraduate students attending colleges as provided for in Code Sections 20-3-410 through 20-3-416. Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee ..............................................................................$ 909,038 1. Soil and Water Conservation Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 480,747 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,480 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 47,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................,.................................................................$ 14,425 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,226 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 27,125 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 120,236 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 752,839 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 752,839 Total Positions Budgeted 13 2. Soil and Water Conservation Dam Safety Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 121,663 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,270 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 8,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,175 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 2,500 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,641 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,450 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1629 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 156,199 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 156,199 Total Positions Budgeted 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 602,410 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 57,750 Travel............................................................................................................................! 55,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,925 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,401 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 2,500 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 31,766 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 16,250 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 122,236 Total Positions Budgeted 18 Authorized Motor Vehicles 3 Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System........................................................................................................! 10,638,000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,692,661 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 68,794 Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 50,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,420 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 502,184 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 185,115 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,298 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 208,500 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 80,000 Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment..........................................................................................................! 8,100,000 Cost of Living Increases for Local Retirement System Members..............................................................................................................! 1,320,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems...........................................................................................! 1,218,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 13,516,222 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,638,000 Total Positions Budgeted 67 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,692,661 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 68,794 Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 50,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,420 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 502,184 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 185,115 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,298 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 208,500 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 80,000 Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment..........................................................................................................! 8,100,000 1630 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Cost of Living Increases for Local Retirement System Members ................................................................$ 1,320,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems...........................................................................................$ 1,218,000 Total Positions Budgeted 67 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 Section 40. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation........................................................................................! 375,365,519 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 71,742,911 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,784,460 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,083,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 204,254 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 55,300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 28,295 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,050,044 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,432,215 Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 462,750,965 Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 325,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 547,457,244 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 192,993,026 Total Positions Budgeted 3,006 2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 63,215,609 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 38,806,433 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 369,580 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 810 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 180,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................,................! 1,039,175 Capital Outlay ......................................................................................................$ 15,200,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 118,831,607 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 114,934,825 Total Positions Budgeted 3,564 3. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,000,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,239,987 Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 53,515 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,293,502 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,093,502 4. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,317,013 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1631 5. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,908,351 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 960,000 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 110,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 560,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 460,800 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 1,056,209 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 300,232 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 234,897 Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................? 24,452,289 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund........................................................................? 3,645,856 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 41,688,634 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 41,236,634 Total Positions Budgeted 338 Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, 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, 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. 1632 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 Code Section 48-14-3 against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section. Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Transportation is authorized to use interstate rehabilitation funds for four-laning and passing lanes. Provided that State Funds appropriated for on-system Resurfacing, Four-Laning and Passing Lanes in the foregoing activities may be used to match additional Federal Aid resulting from the increase in the Federal Motor Fuel Tax. Provided that for the Capital Outlay items listed below, the Department of Transportation shall make available State funds or bond proceeds in amounts no less than those listed thereby: Corridor 2................................................................................................................$ 3,110,000 Appalachian Highway............................................................................................$ 1,340,000 Local Assistance Road Program (LARP)..............................................................................................$ 10,000,000 On-system Resurfacing and Rehabilitation ...................................................................................................$ 24,950,000 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.......................................................................................................! 325,000 Capital Outlay - Paving State and Local Schools and State Institutions.............................................................................................................$ 750,000 Paving State Parks and Historic Sites .........................................................................................................$ 500,000 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 IX, Paragraph VI, subsection (b) of the State Constitution. 6. 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 (Code Sections 36-40-41 through 36-40-45). 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1633 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. 7. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 515,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 510,924 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 700 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 13,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................................$ 1 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................$ 400 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,057,925 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 632,925 Total Positions Budgeted 16 8. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 702,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,537 Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- PublicationsandPrinting..........................................................................................$ 23,100 Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................-! 1,389 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................................! 1 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 21,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 589,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Development..........................................................................................................! 700,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements...............................................................................! 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................! 150,000 Mass Transit Grants..............................................................................................! 4,748,688 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,993,915 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,440,594 Total Positions Budgeted 22 9. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................! 400,000 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 400,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 400,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 146,083,871 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 45,106,354 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,588,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,000,000 1634 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 808,054 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,309,676 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 460,800 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,085,316 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,558,476 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 7,295,687 Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 478,004,480 Mass Transit Grants..............................................................................................! 4,748,688 Grants to Municipalities .......................................................................................$ 9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................! 400,000 Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,452,289 Capital Outlay - Airport Development..........................................................................................................! 700,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................! 3,645,856 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements...............................................................................! 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................! 150,000 Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 325,000 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 6,946 Authorized Motor Vehicles 4,800 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 up to but not exceeding one-half (V4) of the Non-federal share when matching both Federal 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 !400,000 of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance and improvements 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 increased Personal Services costs contemplated in this Act, subject only to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain its Bus Rental Income to operate, maintain, and upgrade the department-owned buses. Section 41. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service........................................................................................................! 12,720,420 1. Veterans Assistance Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,292,138 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,027 Travel............................................................................................................................! 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 14,000 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1635 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,860 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....,.............................................................................................$ 189,415 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 56,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,140 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 31,900 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,755,480 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,513,119 Total Positions Budgeted 142 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 2. Veterans Home and Nursing Facility Milledgeville Budget: Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 21,255 Regular Operating Expenses for Projects...............................................................................................................! 23,592 Operating Expenses/Payments to Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 8,279,353 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,324,200 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,587,492 3. Veterans Nursing Home Augusta Budget: Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 28,034 Regular Operating Expenses for Projects.................................................................................................................! 5,500 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................! 3,691,882 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,725,416 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,619,809 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,292,138 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,027 Travel............................................................................................................................! 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 14,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 63,149 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 189,415 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 56,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,140 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 31,900 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 8,279,353 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................! 3,691,882 Regular Operating Expenses for Projects...............................................................................................................! 29,092 Total Positions Budgeted 142 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 Section 42. Workers' Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workers' Compensation Board............................................................................................................! 4,693,186 1636 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,724,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 87,709 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 53,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,600 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,250 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 171,688 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................! 433,539 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 89,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 50,400 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 61.500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,718,186 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,693,186 Total Positions Budgeted 144 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 Workers' Compensation Board Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration ! 4,319,072 $ 4,294,072 129 Vocational Rehabilitation ! 399,114 f 399,114 15 Total ! 4,718,186 ! 4,693,186 144 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 43. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund. A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) .............................................................................$ 125.173.666 B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ..................................................................................$ 37,109.860 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,416,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping the Georgia Public Safety Training Academy in Monroe County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $11,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, !4,142,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the expansion of facilities under the control of the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not more than $34,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $8,786,160 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia, which will consist of the construction, reconstruction and equipping of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance of not more than $73,218,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $820,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the acquisition, diking and clearing land for the deposit of spoilage in connection with harbor maintenance by the Department of Transportation through the issuance of not more than $3,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1637 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,300,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation of the Old State Office Building in Fulton County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $9,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $9,850,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the building, surfacing and resurfacing of new and existing roads throughout the State of Georgia through the issuance of not more than $39,400,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $7,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction of water and sewer projects through the issuance of not more than $30,000,000 in General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,295,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of buildings and facilities under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not more than $19,125,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Section 44. Cost-of-Living: In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, there is hereby appropriated $150,645,973 for the purposes described herein: 1) An increase of 4% with a minimum of $360 per annum for full-time employees of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches of State government, effective July 1, 1984; 2) For a 3% increase on the current salary schedule for teachers, public librarians and other instructional and support personnel, with first and second year teachers to be paid as those with two years of experience and with resumption of annual increments after completion of one year of experience and permanent certification, effective the following month, effective September 1, 1984; 3) For an additional 7% for those individuals who are working in the teaching area for the major portion of the day and media specialists for a total salary increase of 10%; effective September 1, 1984; 4) For school bus drivers and lunchroom workers a 3% increase to be effective July 1, 1984: 5) For a 1.5% increase in benefits for retired members of the Employees' Retirement System on each of the following dates: July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985; 6) For University System employees, a 3% salary increase, to be effective September 1, 1984 for academic contracted personnel; 7) A 3% salary increase effective July 1, 1984, for non-academic personnel, and fiscal year contracted personnel of the University System and employees of the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories, the Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Stations; 8) An increase of 4% for State officials whose salary is set by Act 755 (H.B. 262) of the 1978 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, as authorized in said act, Code Section 45-7-4, provided that no cost of living increase be provided for officials and employees provided for in H.B. 1024, H.B. 1150 and H.B. 1038 of the 1984 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, effective July 1, 1984. Provided, further, that no funds shall be transferred from this section without prior review and approval by the Legislative Budget Office. Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985 there is hereby appropriated $3,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture, and there is hereby appropriated $8,024,103 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($175,000 - Budget Unit "A") and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($7,849,103 - Budget Unit "C") in the Department of Human Resources. Provided, further, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets on a quarterly basis in amounts equal to those of departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections. 1638 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 46. It is the intent of this General Assembly that appropriations to the object class "Authority Lease Rentals" shall be used entirely for payment to debt-sinking funds, and that no funds be withdrawn from debt-sinking funds except for the purpose of paying principal, interest and trustees fees, or for transfer to another sinking fund. Section 47. 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. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that each State agency utilizing xerographic reproducing equipment maintain a log for each unit of equipment indicating the date, number of copies and such other data determined to be appropriate to control the utilization of such equipment. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that each State agency implement procedures to control usage of long-distance, GIST and credit card telephone calls, in order to mitigate the State's cost therefor. 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. 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 or its affiliates, nor shall any State facilities be made available for their use, including but not limited to the Georgia Interactive Statewide Telecommunications Network 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 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1639 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 State fiscal year addressed within this Act, 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 1984 regular session, as amended by the Governor's Amended Budget Report, 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriations Act applies, 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 Governor's Budget Report. Section 56. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Authorized motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, station wagons and any other such vehicles for street and highway use, and (2) The number of authorized motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles, and (3) The Departments are not authorized to accept vehicles from surplus property to increase the number authorized in this Act unless specifically approved by this General Assembly. 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 Sections of this Act shall be in excess of the actual approved budget allotments for 1640 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that cost-of-living increases effective July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985 for retirees in the Employees Retirement System and for retirees in the Teachers Retirement System be limited to a maximum of $25.00 per month per retiree. In the event the Governor determines that the cost-of-living increases for retirees in either system cannot legally be so limited, this $25.00 per month limitation shall not apply to either system. Section 59. There is hereby appropriated a specific sum of Federal grant funds, said specific sum being equal to the total of the Federal grant funds available in excess of the amounts of such funds appropriated in the foregoing sections of this Act, for the purpose of supplanting appropriated State funds, which State funds shall thereupon be unavailable for expenditure unless re-appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly. Section 60. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS State F.Y. 1985...................................................................................................$ 4,297,000,000. 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 repealed. The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of considering the Committee substitute to HB 1045, designating Representative McDonald of the 12th as Chairman thereof. The Speaker called the House to order. The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HB 1045 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by the Appropriations Committee substitute. The following amendment was read: Representative Townsend of the 24th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1045 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the Cost-of-living Activity in Section 44 relating to State Fiscal Year 1985 the figure $8,290,860. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten N Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B Barnett.M N Beck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch N Bray Y Brooks Brown.G N Brown.J N Buck N Burruss N Byrd N Caldwell Carter Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis N Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 N Godbee N Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner Hasty Hays N Heard Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson, N N Jackson.W Y Johnson, D N Johnson.F N Johnson,G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson N Lee N Linder N Logan Long N Lord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Oliver.D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall Ray N Reaves Redding N Richardson Robinson NRoss N Royal N Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 28, nays 124. The amendment was lost. 1641 N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson Watts White ,J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Chambless of the 133rd stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. The following amendment was read: Representative Williams of the 48th moves to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1045 by removing from the State funds budgeted for the General Obligation Bonds Activity in Section 43-B relating to State Fiscal Year 1985 the figure $2,300,000. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Bostick Branch N Bray N Brooks Brown.G N Brown.J N Buck N Burruss NByrd N Caldwell Carter N Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty NHays Y Heard Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home N Hudson Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson.J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan Long NLord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps Moody Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves Redding N Richardson Robinson 1642 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N ROBS Y Royal N Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.I, N Ware Y Walso.i N Watts White,.) Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 31, nays 124. The amendment was lost. N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy ,Spkr The following amendment was read: Representative Linder of the 44th moves to amend Committee substitute to HB 1045 by adding the following language amendment. Between lines two and three on page two the following language is added. General Assembly Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Publications and Printing Equipment Purchases Computer Charges Real Estate Rentals Reimbursed Expenses Telecommunications $13,423,500 $5,503,635 5,100,927 671,175 349,011 67,120 362,435 80,540 738,292 550,365 2. Committees Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Publications and Printing Telecommunications $942,000 414,480 27,318 489,840 942 9,420 Speaker's Office Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Publications and Printing $62,800 54,636 5,652 1,884 628 4. Lt. Governor's Office Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Publications and Printing $172,700 155,430 9,925 6,045 1,300 Legislative Counsel/Fiscal Office Personal Services Regular Operating Expenses Travel Publications and Printing $1,099,000 $1,044,050 40,114 14,287 549 On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams,M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 N Barnett.B N Barnett.M N Beck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Bostick N Branch N Bray N Brooks Brown.G N Brown.J N Buck N Burruss NByrd N Caldwell Carter N Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty N Hays Y Heard Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J Jackson,N N Jackson.W N Johnson,D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan Long N Lord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J N Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips, W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves Redding N Richardson N Robinson N Ross N Royal On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 19, nays 142. The amendment was lost. 1643 N Russell N Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read and ruled out of order: Representative Townsend of the 24th District moves to amend Committee substitute to HB 1045 by adding to the State funds budgeted for the Public Assistance Activity in Section 23-A relating to State Fiscal Year 1985 the figure $8,290,860 and by increasing object classes as listed below: AFDC Benefits ..........................................................................................................$25,455,510 And by making the following language change to Section 23-A relating to State Fiscal Year 1985, Section 23-A, Department of Human Resources: TO INCREASE AFDC BENEFITS TO 63% OF THE STANDARD OF NEED (a 14% INCREASE GOING FROM 55.12 to 63) The following amendment was read: Representatives Martin of the 26th, Bolster of the 30th and Childs of the 53rd move to amend the Committee substitute to HB 1045 by adding after the period on line 31 of page 167 the following: "Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation shall not use any of the funds available to it for the construction of the Presidential Parkway." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams,M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes 1644 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Barnett.B N Barnelt.M N Beck N Benel'ield Benn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch NBray Y Brooks Brown.G N Brown,.) N Buck N Burruss N Byrd N Caldwell Carter Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark,!, N Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch Cox N Crawlbrd N Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin N Greene Y Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton, G N Hanner N Hasty NHays N Heard Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Hooks N Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson N Jackson,.! N Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson,!) Johnson, F N Johnson, G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.I) N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson N Lee N Linder N Logan Long N Lord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum N Martin, C Y Martin.J N Matthews N McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morion N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver,!) N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips,!, Y Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall N Ray N Reaves Redding Y Richardson Robinson N Ross Y Royal On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 44, nays 111. The amendment was lost. N Russell Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Colbert of the 23rd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The Committee substitute was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.) Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson, F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long Y Lord Y Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1645 Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 154, nays 15. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representative Hamilton of the 31st stated that she wished to be recorded as voting "aye" on the preceding roll call. By unanimous consent, HB 1045, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1375. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Butts County; to repeal an Act relating to the compensation and duties of the treasurer of Butts County; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1375 by striking all matter on lines 1 through 11 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 4. The election superintendent of Butts County shall on the date of the March, 1984, Presidential Preference Primary conduct an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Butts County for approval or rejection. At least 29 days shall intervene between the date the election is called and the date the election is held. The superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks in the official organ of Butts County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words:". Representative Jones of the 78th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1375. 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the Senate: 1646 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 392. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Land of the 16th, Deal of the 49th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to provide for certain rules and regulations to be prescribed by the state revenue commissioner; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 884. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, McKelvey of the 15th, Lambert of the 66th and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of auctioneers, so as to make it unlawful for a licensed auctioneer to engage in the practice of auctioning real property unless such auctioneer is licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the following Resolution of the House be withdrawn from the Committee on Ways and Means and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 749. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION creating a Joint Committee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Special Tax District at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport to Provide Tax Relief to Taxpayers Residing in Surrounding Areas; and for other purposes. 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: HR 675. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 28th, and Sinkfield of the 37th: A RESOLUTION Creating a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the "Aid to Dependent Children Act" was enacted in 1937 and is currently Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and WHEREAS, although the State of Georgia appropriated over $65 million for AFDC payments in State Fiscal Year 1983-84, the formula for determining the standard need with respect to such AFDC payments has not been changed since 1969; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia needs to study the assistance requirements of dependent children as defined in Code Section 49-4-101 to determine if appropriate aid is being provided by the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments to be composed of seven members to be selected as follows: three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The committee shall make a comprehensive FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1647 study of the standard need with respect to AFDC payments and the assistance requirements of dependent children. The committee is authorized to study all matters relative to the purposes of this resolution. The committee is further authorized to conduct and hold meetings at such times and places as it deems advisable so as to better enable it to perform its duties under this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House. The remaining member of the committee shall receive no compensation from state funds for his service but shall be reimbursed for his actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official committee business. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations by not later than December 31, 1984, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION Creating a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the "Aid to Dependent Children Act" was enacted in 1937 and is currently Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and WHEREAS, although the State of Georgia appropriated over $65 million for AFDC payments in State Fiscal Year 1983-84, the formula for determining the standard need with respect to such AFDC payments has not been changed since 1969; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia needs to study the assistance requirements of dependent children as defined in Code Section 49-4-101 to determine if appropriate aid is being provided by the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments to be composed of seven members to be selected as follows: three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The member appointed by the Governor shall serve as the chairperson and shall be responsible for convening the meetings of the committee. The committee shall make a comprehensive study of the standard need with respect to AFDC payments and the assistance requirements of dependent children. The committee is authorized to study all matters relative to the purposes of this resolution. The committee is further authorized to conduct and hold meetings at such times and places as it deems advisable so as to better enable it to perform its duties under this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations by not later than December 31, 1984, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. 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: 1648 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.C, Adams, M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athim Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Beneiield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Bruoks Y Brown.G Y Brown,,] Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colhert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Y Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Kdwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomh Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,-! Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinnev Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,!) Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 127, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. Representative Brooks of the 34th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HB 840. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, so as to change the provisions relating to county and regional public libraries; and for other purposes. The following substitute, offered by Representative Ross of the 82nd, was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, so as to change the provisions relating to county and regional public libraries; to provide for the establishment of public library systems; to provide for referendums under certain conditions; to provide for certain powers and authority; to provide for boards of trustees; to provide for their appointment, terms of office, removal from office, and vacancies; to provide for their responsibilities, duties, and compensation; to provide for directors of public library systems; to provide for their responsibilities, duties, and qualifications; to provide for certain reports required by funding agencies; to provide for rules, bylaws, and constitutions for library boards; to provide for ownership of certain real property and other property used for library purposes; to provide for the pro rata division of such property upon dissolution or significant structural FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1649 change of the library system; to provide for bonding of library boards; to provide for dissolution of library systems; to provide penalties for certain violations; to provide certain exemptions from liability; to require certification for certain professional library positions; to provide for forfeiture of certain aid upon certain violations; to provide for applicability to certain existing library systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, is amended by striking Part 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 2 to read as follows: "Part 2 20-5-40. (a) The governing authority of any county or municipality may establish a public library system. Any public library established pursuant to this part shall be a taxexempt institution. (b) A public library may be established in the following manner: (1) By resolution or act, at the discretion of the governing authority, of any county or municipality, or any combination thereof; (2) By approval of the voters of any county or municipality in a referendum elec- tion on the question of the establishment of a public library as provided in this paragraph. Upon a written petition containing 35 percent of the registered and qualified voters of a municipality or county being filed with the appropriate governing authority, the governing authority shall be required to hold and conduct a special referendum election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality or county the question of whether or not a public library, as provided for in this part, shall be authorized. In the event a majority of the persons voting in the election vote in favor of the public library, then the governing authority of the municipality or county shall establish a public library as provided in this part. Otherwise, the governing authority shall have no authority to do so. Following the expiration of two years after any election is held which results in disapproval of a public library, as provided in this part, another election on this question shall be held if another petition, as provided in this paragraph, is filed with the appropriate governing authority; or (3) By contractual agreement between the governing authorities of any county or municipality. 20-5-41. Each library system shall be governed by a board of trustees. Each system shall have a governing board of trustees but may have other affiliated boards of trustees for member libraries. The county board of library trustees shall exercise authority in a county system. The regional board of library trustees shall exercise authority in a multicounty system. 20-5-42. (a) A county board of trustees shall consist of at least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the library on a regular basis. Appointments shall be made in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system, shall be transmitted to the appointee and to the library, and shall state the length of term and expiration date of the appointment. (b) A regional board of library trustees shall consist of trustees serving on member county boards who are appointed to the regional board by each county board for a term specified in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system. (c) Board members shall serve staggered terms for continuity of service. (d) Board members shall be removed for cause or for failure to attend three consecutive meetings pursuant to the library system's constitution and bylaws or the local constitution and bylaws. (e) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointments are made. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a trustee's term, the new appointee shall complete the unexpired term. 20-5-43. The board of trustees shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To employ a library director who meets state certification requirements and such other employees as necessary upon the recommendation of the library system 1650 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, director; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to delegate employment of staff members to the library system director; (2) To approve budgets prepared by the library system director and assume responsibility for the presentation of the library's fiscal needs to the supporting agencies; (3) To attend board meetings; (4) To establish policies governing library programs, including rules and regulations governing the use of the library; (5) To set policy for the administration of gifts of money and property; (6) To present financial and progress reports to governing officials and to the public; (7) To notify the appropriate authorities of a vacancy on the board so that a person may be appointed to complete unexpired or full terms; and (8) To notify the library system director, in advance, of all meetings of library boards and board committees. 20-5-44. Members of the board of trustees shall receive no compensation; provided, however, that such members may be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of library business or if stipulated in terms of any bequest or gift. Dues or fees for membership in local, state, regional, and national library associations may be paid from operating funds in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the library system. 20-5-45. Every public library system shall have a director. Any person appointed as director of a public library system must hold at least a Grade 5(b) Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate as defined by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians. The director shall be appointed by the board of trustees and shall be the administrative head of the library system under the direction and review of the board. The director of a library system shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (1) To recommend for employment or termination other staff members, as necessary, in compliance with applicable laws and the availability of funds and to employ or terminate other staff members if so authorized by the library board; (2) To attend all meetings called by the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education or send a substitute authorized by the division director; (3) To prepare any local, state, or federal annual budgets; (4) To notify the board of trustees and the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education of any failure to comply with: (A) Policies of the board; (B) Criteria for state aid; (C) State and federal rules and regulations; and (D) All applicable local, state, or federal laws; (5) To administer the total library program, including all affiliated libraries, in accordance with policies adopted by the system board of trustees; and (6) To attend all meetings of the system board of trustees and affiliated boards of trustees or to designate a person to attend in his place. 20-5-46. The library system shall make such reports as deemed necessary by local and state funding agencies. In every case at least an annual report of activities, income, and expenditures shall be filed with each funding agency. 20-5-47. (a) The board of trustees of each county and regional library shall have a written constitution and bylaws stating policy which shall be approved by the board. Such constitution and bylaws shall be drafted in accordance with the current edition of the Handbook on Constitutions, By-laws and Contracts for Georgia Public Libraries. (b) Policies stated in the constitution of the county board may not be in conflict with the policies of the constitution of the regional board and state and federal laws and regulations. The constitution of the regional board shall not be in conflict with state and federal laws and regulations. (c) All current constitutions and bylaws must be on file in the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education and all amendments must be filed with the division immediately upon adoption. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1651 20-5-48. (a) A clear title in fee simple to an approved site on which a library facility is to be located shall be held by either the library board of trustees or the county or municipality. Title to property used for library purposes shall be vested in the library board of trustees or in that local agency which makes the major financial contribution toward construction costs. Notwithstanding any provision in this part to the contrary, any facility, the title to which currently is held by a nonprofit organization and which is now being operated by a public library board of trustees, may continue to be operated by that library board of trustees if the operation of that facility by the board of trustees meets the standards of the Division of Public Library Services of the Georgia Department of Education; and the title to that facility may remain in the hands of that nonprofit organization. When the composition of a library system is changed or when the library system is dissolved and the title is vested in the library board of trustees, the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education shall serve as medi- ator in determining ownership of property. (b) Other property including, but not limited to, equipment and materials that was purchased with state, federal, or contract funds coming through the system budget shall be owned by the system board of trustees and shall be placed or transferred where it is most useful. Upon dissolution or significant structural change within the system, such property shall be divided on a pro rata basis according to the proportion of financial costs of property borne by the involved parties. The library system board of trustees shall furnish the financial and statistical information considered by the parties attempt- ing to reach agreement. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually agreeable solution, the final decision of property ownership shall be made by the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education or its designee. 20-5-49. Library systems are authorized to make and enter into such contracts or agreements as are deemed necessary and desirable. All such contracts or agreements entered into shall: (1) Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable; (2) Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities; (3) Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties; and (4) Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriated to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement. No public or private library agency shall enter into any agreement itself, or jointly with any other library agency, to exercise any power or engage in any action prohibited by the constitution or laws of this state. 20-5-50. Each library board which handles finances must keep a current bond for an adequate amount determined by the board of trustees and recorded in the minutes on the library director, the treasurer of the board of trustees, or other officials and employ- ees authorized to handle funds. Proof of the bond for each board must be filed with the Renewal Application for State Aid. 20-5-51. (a) A library system shall be dissolved according to procedures followed in its original organization. A majority of the board members in a majority of the counties must agree to the dissolution of the system. One county in a multicounty system may withdraw by a reversal of the procedure by which the county became a member. (b) If the local constitution and bylaws or participating agreement does not specify a notification period for withdrawal, the proper notice shall be sent six months prior to the end of the state fiscal year. This notice must include reasons for the withdrawal and the method by which the decision was reached and must be sent to the chairman of the system board of trustees and the system library director. The Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education must be notified of the receipt of this letter of intent within five working days. (c) Upon dissolution or withdrawal, no further state or federal grant funds shall be paid for or to the dissolving or withdrawing unit or units until such time as the unit or units reestablish the library or libraries pursuant to this part and meet eligibility requirements for such grant funds. 1652 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (d) A multicounty regional system may elect to expel a member county upon the following conditions: (1) Failure of the county to maintain the agreed level of support to the regional system as in the most recent system-participating agreement; or (2) Failure of the county to meet criteria which may jeopardize the system's eligibility for state or federal funds. (e) If the system's constitution and bylaws or participating agreement fails to describe a notice period for expulsion, the proper notice shall be sent not less than six months prior to the end of the state fiscal year. This notice must be sent to the chairman of the county board of trustees, all funding agencies party to the participating agreement, the system library director, and the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education. (f) Upon total dissolution of a library system, all property shall be disposed of as provided in this part. 20-5-52. Any person who shall steal or unlawfully take or willfully or maliciously write upon, cut, tear, deface, disfigure, soil, obliterate, break, or destroy or who shall sell or buy or receive, knowing it to have been stolen, any book, pamphlet, document, newspaper, periodical, map, chart, picture, portrait, engraving, statue, coin, medal, equipment, specimen, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other work of literature or object of art or the equipment necessary to its display or use belonging to or in the care of a public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 20-5-53. Any person who borrows from any public library any book, newspaper, magazine, manuscript, pamphlet, publication, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other article or equipment necessary to its display or use belonging to or in the care of such public library under any agreement to return it and thereafter fails to return such book, newspaper, magazine, manuscript, pamphlet, publication, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other article or equipment necessary to its display or use shall be given written notice, mailed to his last known address or delivered in person, to return such article or equipment within 15 days after the date of such notification. Such notice shall contain a copy of this Code section. If such person shall thereafter willfully and knowingly fail to return such article or equipment within 15 days, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days and shall be required to return such article or equipment or provide reimbursement for the replacement cost of such article or equipment. 20-5-54. Any person who, without authority and with the intention of depriving the public library of the ownership of such property, willfully conceals a book or other public library property, while still on the premises of such public library, or willfully or without authority removes any book or other property from any public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that, if the replacement cost of the public public library property is less than $25.00, the punishment shall be a fine of not more than $250.00. Proof of the willful concealment of any book or other public library property while still on the premises of such public library shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to violate this Code section. 20-5-55. An agent or employee of a public library or of any department or office of the state or local government causing the arrest of any person pursuant to the provisions of this part shall not be held civilly liable for unlawful detention, slander, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, false arrest, or assault and battery of the person so arrested unless excessive or unreasonable force is used, whether such arrest takes place on the premises by such agent or employee; provided, however, that, in causing the arrest of such person, the public library or agent or employee of the public library had at the time of such arrest probable cause to believe that the person committed willful concealment of books or other library property. 20-5-56. All persons holding professional positions with the title of librarian must be certified by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians. 20-5-57. Any failure to comply with the provisions of this part shall result in the forfeiture of all state and federal library aid to the system. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1984 1653 20-5-58. A library system existing prior to July 1, 1984, shall have until July 1, 1989, to comply fully with the provisions of this part, and any provision to the contrary within Chapter 24 of Title 43, relating to libraries, shall be superseded by the provisions of this part. 20-5-59. This part shall not apply to any municipal public library." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Ross of the 82nd moves to amend the Floor substitute to HB 840 by adding in Section 1 on line 14 of page 5, immediately after the word "Librarians" and preceding the period, the following: "; provided, however, that any person who is serving as acting director of a public library system on July 1, 1984, shall be authorized to continue to serve as director". An amendment, offered by Representatives Davis of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, and Lawrence of the 49th was read and withdrawn. 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 Aaron Y A "-"4. fj? Jg ^7 5 2 5 5S357 SB 538 SB 539 SB 544 SB 545 SB 548 SB 549 SR 383 Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1797 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 525 Do Pass, by Substitute HR 523 Do Pass HR 753 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman Representative Bray of the 91st District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 487 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 91st 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 1608 Do Pass HB 1609 Do Pass HB 1610 Do Pass HB 1611 Do Pass HB m F HB 1616 DoPass HB 1620 Do Pass HB 1622 Do Pass HB 1623 Do Pass HB 1624 Do Pass HB 1625 Do Pass HB 1628 Do Pass HB 1629 DoPass HB 163 HB 1631 HB 1632 DoPass HB 1633 Do Pass SR 366 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: 1798 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, This is the 34th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: SB 101 Abandoned Motor Vehicle: Notification SB 106 Torts: Hunting: Injure/Kill Another: Liability SB 149 Professions: Businesses: Lie. Provision SB 174 State Parks, Etc.: Cert. Boats: Operating Hours SB 186 Life Sustaining Procedures: Discontinuance SB 259 Mental Disorders: Health & Ace. Ins.: Req. Cov. SB 297 Handicapped Persons: Access to Public Building SB 331 Community Affairs: Composition of Board SB 333 GA Commission on State Growth: Powers SB 351 Superior Court Clerks: Salary: Pop. Brackets SB 355 Involuntary Separation: Discretionary Termination SB 388 Senate: Cert. Districts: Composition SB 486 Rabun Co.: Board of Education: Extend Const. Am. SR 277 Botanical Gardens at Univ. of Ga.: Designate Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, /a/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman By unanimous consent, all House Bills and Resolutions passed today were ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: HB 1608. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the judge of the Probate Court of Union County and providing an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expenses of said officer; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1609. By: Representative Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to create the EtowahForsyth Water 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 1610. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chattooga County; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1799 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1611. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Aiken of the 21st, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, so as to change the composition of the membership of the authority; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1612. By: Representative Long of the 142nd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Whigham; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1613. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Concord in the County of Pike; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1614. By: Representative Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Early County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Early County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1615. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to require the Superintendent of Schools of Harris County and the Board of Education of Harris County to maintain a current list of the members and all employees of the Board of Education, so as to provide for com- petitive bidding on all materials, equipment, and supplies in excess of $1,500.00 by the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other pur- poses. 1800 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1616. By: Representative Mostiler of the 75th: A BILL to provide for the imposition, collection, and disposition of costs in the Magistrate Court of Spalding County for the purpose of maintaining the county law library; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed 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: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Hays of the 1st, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for an additional homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxes levied for educational purposes by, for, or on behalf of the Catoosa County School System for all residents of Catoosa County who are 62 years of age or over; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed 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: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to require that law library fees be charged and collected in each civil action or case filed in the Magistrate Court of Habersham County in addition to all other legal costs, and that such fees be remitted monthly to the secretarytreasurer of the board of trustees of the Habersham County Law Library; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1623. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, Bray of the 91st, and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1624. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd and Moody of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, so as WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1801 to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to change the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1625. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd and Moody of the 153rd: A BILL to create the State Court of Jeff Davis 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 1628. By: Representatives Lane of the lllth and Godbee of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to provide that the recorder of the recorder's court of the City of Statesboro may reside anywhere within Bulloch County rather than within the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1629. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Towns County in lieu of fees, so as to change the provisions relative to such salary; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1630. By: Representative Bailey of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Riverdale, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 1802 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1631. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, and Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Coweta County, so as to amend, change, and redefine the road districts in Coweta County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1632. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to increase the amount of the exemption from county ad valorem taxes for county purposes which applies to the homestead of each resident of Putnam County who is age 65 or older and who meets certain income qualifications; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1633. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Berrien County, so as to change the number 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. SR 366. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION consenting to the annexa- tion of certain state owned real property located in Harris County into the corporate limits of the City of West Point; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 985. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Davis of the 45th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1803 comprehensively revise the laws relating to notaries public; and for other purposes. The Senate recedes from its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1062. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Godbee of the 110th, and Lane of the lllth: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 1 of Chapter 6 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the practice of professional forestry, so as to extend the termination date of the board; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 213. By: Representatives Alien of the 127th, Williams of the 48th, Linder of the 44th, Brown of the 154th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to provide for mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for persons who are convicted of the crimes of aggravated assault, rape, robbery, theft by deception, or theft by extortion against persons 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes. HB 1195. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to include nutria among the nongame species that may be taken for certain purposes; and for other purposes. HB 969. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Young of the 134th, Balkcom of the 140th, and White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to election and registration officers, so as to provide for joint countymunicipal boards of election and for joint county-municipal boards of election and registration; and for other purposes. HB 1064. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for volunteer legal service agencies in certain counties, so as to provide that in all counties having a population of 550,000 or more additional civil filing fees for the use of such agencies shall be charged in magistrate court as well as in state court; and for other purposes. HB 1158. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Redding of the 50th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-133 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the purging of the list of electors by municipalities maintaining their own registration system, so as to require municipal registrars to purge the list of electors every two years; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. 1804 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 474. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Jasper County; and for other purposes. SB 476. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Mclntyre, Georgia, so as to extend the corporate limits of the Town of Mclntyre; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 420. By: Senators Allgood of the 22nd, Kennedy of the 4th, and Starr of the 44th: A Resolution relative to adjournment. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House substitute thereto: SB 470. By: Senators Bryant of the 3rd and Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court and probate judge of Glynn County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chief deputy clerk and deputy clerks; and for other pur- Representative Auten of the 156th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 470. The motion prevailed. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 355. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, providing for the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to provide procedures for the continued employment of certain employees proposed for involuntary separation from employment; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Hays WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1805 Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jack8on,N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnaon.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martini Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith YSmyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representatives Jackson of the 83rd and Morton of the 47th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. Representative Shepard of the 71st stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 351. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-88 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the minimum annual salary of clerks of the superior courts, so as to provide that in the event the population of a county is less than its population according to the United States decennial census of 1970, the population bracket under which any such county falls shall be determined according to the United States decen- nial census of 1970; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.C, Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty YDavis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence 1806 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representatives Morton of the 47th and Richardson of the 52nd stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 186. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Garner of the 30th, and Trulock of the 10th: A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public health, so as to authorize the discontinuance of extraordinary life-sustaining procedures for certain persons; to provide for a declaration of findings; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public health, so as to authorize any competent adult to execute a living will; to provide for a declaration of findings; to authorize the discontinuance of life-sustaining procedures for certain persons; to define certain terms; to provide procedures for establishing certain conditions; to provide for written living wills and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for witnesses; to provide for revocation of living wills; to provide for immunity from criminal, civil, and other liabilities for certain persons under certain conditions; to provide for the duration of living wills; to provide for the carrying out of living wills; to provide for sanctions; to provide for presumptions; to provide for approval of living wills; to provide that discontinuance of life-sustaining procedures shall not constitute a suicide and shall not impair or invalidate life insurance policies; to provide for the transfer of patients under certain conditions; to prohibit certain health providers and health care service plans from requiring persons to execute living wills; to provide for exceptions; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for other matters related thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public health, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Chapter 32 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 32 31-32-1. (a) The General Assembly finds that modern medical technology has made possible the artificial prolongation of human life. (b) 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1807 of patient dignity and unnecessary pain and suffering, while providing nothing medically necessary or beneficial to the patient. (c) The General Assembly further finds that there exists considerable uncertainty in the medical and legal professions as to the legality of terminating the use of lifesustaining procedures in certain situations. (d) In recognition of the dignity and privacy which patients have a right to expect, the General Assembly declares that the laws of the State of Georgia shall recognize the right of a competent adult person to make a written directive, known as a living will, instructing his physician to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining procedures in the event of a terminal condition. 31-32-2. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Attending physician' means the physician who has been selected by or assigned to the patient and who has assumed primary responsibility for the treatment and care of the patient; provided, however, that if the physician selected by or assigned to the patient to provide such treatment and care directs another physician to assume primary responsibility for such care and treatment, the physician who has been so directed shall, upon his or her assumption of such responsibility, be the 'attending physician.' (2) 'Competent adult' means a person of sound mind who is 18 years of age or older. (3) 'Declarant* means a person who has executed a living will authorized by this chapter. (4) 'Hospital' means a facility which has a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of this title 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. (5) 'Life-sustaining procedures' means any medical procedures or interventions, which, when applied to a patient in a terminal condition, would serve only to prolong the dying process and where, in the judgment of the attending physician and a second physician, death will occur whether or not such procedures or interventions are utilized. The term 'life-sustaining procedures' shall not include the following: (A) Nourishment; or (B) The administration of medication to alleviate pain or the performance of any medical procedure deemed necessary to alleviate pain. (6) 'Living will' means a written document voluntarily executed by the declarant in accordance with the requirements of Code Section 31-32-3 or 31-32-4. (7) 'Patient' means a person receiving care or treatment from a physician. (8) 'Physician' means a person lawfully licensed in this state to practice medicine and surgery pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 34 of Title 43. (9) 'Skilled nursing facility' means a facility having a valid permit or provisional permit issued under Chapter 7 of this title 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. (10) 'Terminal condition' means incurable condition caused by disease, illness, or injury which, regardless of the application of life-sustaining procedures, would produce death. The procedure for establishing a 'terminal condition' is as follows: Two physicians who, after personally examining the declarant, shall certify in writing, based upon conditions found during the course of their examination: (A) There is no reasonable expectation for improvement in the condition of the declarant; and (B) Death of the declarant from these conditions is imminent. 31-32-3. (a) Any competent adult may execute a document directing that, should the declarant have a terminal condition, life-sustaining procedures be withheld or withdrawn. Such living will shall be signed by the declarant in the presence of at least two competent adults who, at the time of the execution of the living will, to the best of their knowledge: 1808 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) Are not related to the declarant by blood or marriage; (2) Would not be entitled to any portion of the estate of the declarant upon the declarant's decease under any testamentary will of the declarant, or codicil thereto, 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 execution of the living will; (3) Are neither the attending physician nor an employee of the attending physician nor an employee of the hospital or skilled nursing facility in which the declarant is a patient; (4) Are not directly financially responsible for the declarant's medical care; and (5) Do not have a claim against any portion of the estate of the declarant, (b) The declaration shall be a document, separate and self-contained, and in the following form: 'LIVING WILL Living will made this ________ day of ___________ (month, year). I, ___________________, being of sound mind, willfully and voluntarily make known my desire that my life shall not be prolonged under the circumstances set forth below and do declare: 1. If at any time I should have a terminal condition as defined in and established in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph (10) of Code Section 31-32-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, I direct that the application of lifesustaining procedures to my body 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 lifesustaining procedures, it is my intention that this living will shall be honored by my family and physician(s) as the final expression of my legal right to refuse medical or surgical treatment and accept the consequences from such refusal; 3. This will shall have no force or effect seven years from the date I signed this document as stated above; however, I understand that, if at the end of said seven years I am incapable of communicating with the attending physician, this will shall remain in effect until such time as I am able to communicate with the physician; 4. I understand that I may revoke this living will at any time; 5. I understand the full import of this living will, and I am at least 18 years of age and am emotionally and mentally competent to make this living will; and 6. If I have been diagnosed as pregnant, this living will shall have no force and effect during the course of my pregnancy. Signed ___________________ JCity), ___________________(County), and (State of Residence). I hereby witness this living will and attest that: (1) The declarant is personally known to me and I believe the declarant to be at least 18 years of age and 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 living will, I: (A) Am not related to the declarant by blood or marriage; (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; (C) Am not the attending physician of declarant or an employee of the attending physician or an employee of the hospital or skilled nursing facility in which declarant is a patient; (D) Am not directly financially responsible for the declarant's medical care; and (E) Have no present claim against any portion of the estate of the declarant; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1809 (4) Declarant has signed this document in my presence as above-instructed, on the date above first shown. Witness ___________________ Address Witness Address Additional witness required when living will is signed in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. I hereby witness this living will and attest that I believe the declarant to be of sound mind and to have made this living will willingly and voluntarily. Witness: Medical director of skilled nursing facility or chief of the hospital medical staff 31-32-4. A living will shall have no force or effect if the declarant is a patient in a hospital or skilled nursing facility at the time the living will is executed unless the living will is signed in the presence of the two witnesses as provided in Code Section 31-32-3 and, additionally, is signed in the presence of either the chief of the hospital medical staff, if witnessed in a hospital, or the medical director, if witnessed in a skilled nursing facility. 31-32-5. (a) A living will 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 canceled, defaced, obliterated, burnt, torn, or otherwise destroyed by the declarant or by some person in his presence and by his direction; (2) By the declarant or a person acting at the direction of the declarant signing and dating a written revocation expressing the intent of the declarant to revoke. Such revocation shall become effective only upon communication to the attending physician by the declarant or by a person acting at the direction 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; or (3) By any verbal or nonverbal expression by the declarant of his intent to revoke the living will. Such revocation shall become effective only upon communication to the attending physician by the declarant or by a person acting at the direction 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 life-sustaining procedures pursuant to a living will, as authorized by this chapter, which person has actual knowledge that such living will has been properly revoked, shall not have any civil or criminal immunity otherwise granted under this chapter for such conduct. 31-32-6. A living will 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 31-32-5. If the declarant of an unrevoked living will becomes incapable of communicating with the attending physician, the living will shall remain in effect beyond such seven-year period until such time as the declarant is able to communicate with the attending physician. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a declarant from reexecuting a living will at any time in accordance with the formalities of Code Sections 31-32-3 and 31-32-4. If the declarant has executed more than one living will, such seven-year period shall be determined from the date of execution of the last living will known to the attending physician. 31-32-7. (a) No physician nor any person acting under his direction and no hospital, skilled nursing facility, nor any agent or employee thereof who acting in good faith in accordance with the requirements of this chapter causes the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a patient or who otherwise participates in good faith 1810 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, therein shall be subject to any civil liability therefor. No physician nor any person acting under his direction and no hospital, skilled nursing facility, nor any agent or employee thereof who acting in good faith in accordance with the requirements of this chapter causes the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a patient or who otherwise participates in good faith therein shall be guilty of any criminal act therefor, nor shall any such person be guilty of unprofessional conduct therefor. (b) No person who witnesses and attests a living will in good faith and in accordance with Code Section 31-32-3 shall be civilly or criminally liable or guilty of unprofessional conduct for such action. 31-32-8. (a) Prior to effecting a withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from a patient pursuant to a living will, the attending physician: (1) Shall determine that, to the best of his knowledge, the declarant patient is not pregnant; (2) Shall, without delay after the diagnosis of a terminal condition of the declarant, take the necessary steps to provide for written certification by said physician of the declarant's terminal condition; (3) Shall make a reasonable effort to determine that the living will complies with subsection (b) of Code Section 31-32-3; and (4) Shall make the living will and the written certification of the terminal condi- tion a part of the declarant patient's medical records. (b) The living will shall be presumed, unless revoked, to be the directions of the declarant regarding the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures. No person shall be civilly liable for failing or refusing in good faith to effectuate the living will of the declarant patient. The attending physician who fails or refuses to comply with the declaration of a patient pursuant to this chapter shall endeavor to advise promptly the next of kin or legal guardian of the declarant that such physician is unwilling to effectuate the living will of the declarant patient. The attending physician shall thereaf- ter at the election of the next of kin or the legal guardian of the declarant: (1) Make a good faith attempt to effect the transfer of the qualified patient to another physician who will effectuate the declaration of the patient; or (2) Permit the next of kin or legal guardian to obtain another physician who will effectuate the declaration of the patient. 31-32-9. (a) The making of a living will pursuant to this chapter shall not, for any purpose, constitute a suicide. (b) The making of a living will pursuant to this chapter shall not restrict, inhibit, or impair in any manner the sale, procurement, issuance, or enforceability 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 making of a living will pursuant to this chapter or by the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures from an insured patient, nor shall the making of such a living will or the withholding or withdrawal of such life-sustaining procedures 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, hospital, skilled nursing 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 living will as a condition for being insured for, or receiving, health care services. (d) No hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other medical or health care facility shall prepare, offer to prepare, or otherwise provide forms for living wills. 31-32-10. Any person who willfully conceals, cancels, defaces, obliterates, alters, or damages the living will of another without such declarant's consent or who witnesses a living will knowing at the time he is not eligible to witness such living will under Code Section 31-32-3 or who coerces or attempts to coerce a person into making a living will shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who falsifies or forges the living will of another or willfully conceals or withholds personal knowledge of a revocation as provided in Code Section 31-32-5 with the intent to cause a withholding or withdrawal of life- sustaining procedures contrary to the wishes of the declarant and, thereby, because of WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1811 any such act, directly causes life-sustaining procedures to be withheld or withdrawn and death thereby to be hastened shall be subject to prosecution for criminal homicide as provided in Chapter 5 of Title 16. 31-32-11. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall impair or supersede any legal right or legal responsibility which any person may have to effect the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures in any lawful manner. In such respect the provisions of this chapter are cumulative. (b) Nothing in this chapter 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 chapter. Furthermore, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to condone, authorize, or approve abortion. (c) This chapter shall create no presumption concerning the intention of an individual who has not executed a declaration to consent to the use or withholding of lifesustaining procedures in the event of a terminal condition. 31-32-12. This chapter is wholly independent of the provisions of Title 53, relating to wills, trusts, and the administration of estates, and nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect in any way the provisions of said Title 53." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,.! NBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch Y Cox N Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin ,C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 134, nays 24. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. 1812 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives Hamilton of the 124th and Townsend of the 24th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. By unanimous consent, SB 186, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. Representative Coleman of the 118th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the Committee on Public Safety and referred to the Committee on Motor Vehicles: SB 450. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th and Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for a motorcycle operator safety training program; and for other purposes. The motion prevailed. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SR 277. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A RESOLUTION designating the Botanical Garden at the University of Georgia as the State Botanical Garden of Georgia; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1813 Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 148, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 149. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding licensure of professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for Senate confirmation of appointees to state examining boards; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend SB 149 by striking from line 26, page 3, through line 9, page 4. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes N Harriett,B Harriett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Colernan Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover N Hamilton,D Hamilton,G Hanner Y Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson,N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 104, nays 39. The amendment was adopted. The following amendment was read and adopted: Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson, Y Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson N Watts WhiteJ N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy .Spkr 1814 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Dixon of the 151st moves to amend SB 149 by inserting the word "reasonable" between the word "minimal" and the word "standards" on line 3, page 5. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,,! Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 7. 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 adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 470. By: Senators Bryant of the 3rd and Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court and probate judge of Glynn County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chief deputy clerk and deputy clerks; and for other pur- poses. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1815 The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Bryant of the 3rd, Scott of the 2nd, and Reddish of the 6th. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 946. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory and permissive counterclaims, so as to provide that when the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court in the county having jurisdiction of the matter; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the Senate was read: SR 420. By: Senators Allgood of the 22nd, Kennedy of the 4th, and Starr of the 44th: A RESOLUTION Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 6:00 P.M. on February 15, 1984, and reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on February 20, 1984. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 1816 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 147, nays 15. The Resolution was adopted. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 174. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, Walker of the 19th and Bryant of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 12-3-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements applicable to parks, historic sites, and recreational areas under the custody and control of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to establish hours of operation for certain types of boats at certain state park lakes; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Section 12-3-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements applicable to parks, historic sites, and recreational areas under the custody and control of the Department of Natural Resources, so as to specify that electric motors only may be used on Sweetwater Creek Lake and the 37-acre lake at Hard Labor Creek; to specify that only electric motors or 10 horsepower or less gasoline motors may be used on the 275-acre lake at Hard Labor Creek; to establish hours of operation for certain types of boats at Little Ocmulgee Lake and the upper 29-acre Magnolia Springs Lake; to repeal conflicting laws; to provide an effective date; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 12-3-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the requirements applicable to parks, historic sites, and recreational areas under the custody and control of the Department of Natural Resources, is amended by striking the period at the end of paragraph (6) of subsection (g) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon and by adding at the end of subsection (g) new paragraphs (7) and (8) to read as follows: "(7) Sweetwater Creek Lake; (8) Hard Labor Creek Lake (the 37-acre lake)." Section 2. Said Code Section 12-3-10 is further amended by striking paragraph (3) of subsection (h) and inserting a new paragraph (3) of subsection (h) to read as follows: "(3) Hard Labor Creek Lake (the 275-acre lake);" Section 3. Said Code Section 12-3-10 is further amended by striking the period appearing at the end of paragraph (8) of subsection (h) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon and by adding at the end of said subsection (h) new paragraphs (9) and (10) to read as follows: "(9) Little Ocmulgee Lake (between 7:00 a.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and between 6:00 p.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and sunset); and (10) Magnolia Springs Lake (upper lake-29 acres) (between 7:00 a.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and 11:00 a.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and between 6:00 p.m. eastern standard time or eastern daylight time, whichever is applicable, and sunset)." Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1817 Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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: Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 297. By: Senator Burton of the 5th: A BILL to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as substantially to revise, modernize, and supersede Chapter 3, relating to access to and use of public buildings by physically handicapped persons; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as substantially to revise, modernize, and supersede Chapter 3, relating to access to and use of public buildings by physically handicapped persons; to change the definitions to reflect specific standards; to incorporate illustrated and specific standards by reference; to provide for enforcement; to declare crimes and penalties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 1818 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, is amended by striking Chapter 3, relating to access to and use of public buildings by physically handicapped persons, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 3 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 3 30-3-1. The provisions of this chapter are enacted to further the policy of the State of Georgia to encourage and enable handicapped or elderly persons to participate fully in the social and economic life of Georgia and to encourage and promote their education and rehabilitation. It is the intent of this chapter to eliminate, insofar as possible, unnecessary physical barriers encountered by handicapped or elderly persons whose ability to participate in the social and economic life of this state is needlessly restricted when such persons cannot readily use government buildings, public buildings, and facilities used by the public. 30-3-2. As used in this chapter, the term: ft) 'Appropriate number' nteans the number ef specific item -that would -be iet- sonflDly necessflpy^ JR ACCOPQ witft tn& purpose find tunction of A otiiio-in^j OP ft tflcilityf te accommodate individuals with specific disabilities m proportion to -the anticipated number ef individuala with diaabilitica whe weald use t particular building or facility. (1) 'Adaptable' is further explained as follows: (A) Adaptable refers to features provided for but not actually installed. Such adaptability makes it possible for the feature required by ANSI A117.1 Standard to be added for the occupant without major structural alteration; (B) Items not installed at the time of construction under the adaptable provisions of ANSI A117.1 Standard, and items installed which might need to be removed to provide access, must be installed or removed by the owner at the owner's expense when the dwelling is rented to a handicapped person, within 30 days after his or her application for occupancy is approved by the owner. (2) 'American National Standards Institute specifications (ANSI standards)' means sections 3 and 4 of the American National Standards Institute specifications A117.1-1980 for making buildings and facilities accessible to and usable by physically handicapped individuals. f2) (3) 'Facilities' shall include, but are not limited to, walkways, sidewalks, curbings, parking lots, parks, stadiums, coliseums, and any other manmade or developed area used by the public. F ixccf LUPfiin pQuius, front 9tPUCtUPC to FCQP structure meftus ttie radius ef ft whcclchair, teft front-foot platforms te ght -rear wheel, -er -right front-foot platform te- left fear wheel when pivoting en a spetr f4) F4ed turning radius, wheel te wherf means -the tracking ef the caster wheels and large wheels ef- whcclchair when pivoting oft apot. ff) (4) 'Government buildings' means all buildings, structures, streets, sidewalks, walkways, and access thereto, which are used by the public or in which handicapped or elderly persons may be employed, that are constructedj leased, or substantially renovated in whole or in part by use of state, county, or municipal funds or the funds of any political subdivisions of the state, and, to the extent not required otherwise by federal law or regulations and not beyond the power of the state to regulate, all buildings and structures used by the public which are constructed or substantially renovated in whole or in part by use of federal funds. f6) (5) 'Public buildings' means all buildings, structures, streets, sidewalks, walkways, and access thereto, which are used by the public or in which handicapped or elderly persons may be employed, that are constructed or substantially renovated by the use of private funds, including rental apartment complexes of 20 units or more originally constructed after ot ^PCfltCP tnflii o pcpc^Rt; JL iiese wftiRs snftri DC 'Oi continuing common 8UPiflC6 not int6P~ ruptcd by steps or abrupt changes in level. 1822 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Wherever walks cross other walks er touch driveways -or parking -lets-, they shall -Head te a common level by the use ef curb eats er ramps. A walk shall have a level platform ftr tne top wnicn ts ftt ie&st live rcct Dy live icet tr ft doop swings out onto trie pl&tiopm er toward the walk. This platform shall extend t least ene -feet beyond each -side -ef 4he ooopwoy. A wftiK 3fi9.li nflvc fl level pift11orm ~ftt leflst tnpce leet deep find live rcct wide extend t least one feet beyond each side ef the doorway. For public school conotruction e sites where variation in topography is considerable, only the waft giving the handicapped person access te the facility shaH be required te meet the specifications provided for in this subsection. \e/ opaccs m parking lots tiiat arc acccssi Die te tnc Duilding or tacility snail DC set in^ space is one tnat is open on one side and wnicn allows room tor individuals -m wheclchairs er individuals with braces and crutches te get -in -and -eat -ef -an automobile with physical disabilities, wncn placed uctwccn two conventional diagonal or ncad-on parking spaces, shall be 12 feet wide. Care in planning shall be exercised se that individtwite in whcclchairs and individuals using braces and crutches are net compelled te wheel er walk behind parked cars. Consideration shaH -be given -te -the distribution -of spaces top use Dy tne dis&uied "tn ftccopdQnce witn trie ipecjuency &nd peuuiftpity ~oi tneir needs. Walks shall be in conformity with subsection {b} of this Code section. 30-3-6. At least one primary entrance te each building shaH be usable by individuals in whcclchaifST At least one entrance usable by individuals in whcclchairs shall be on a level that would make the elevators accessible. oO">o i. wiiere pftwips witii ^psdients ftpe nccessspy OP desired, they srisii contopitt to the following specifications; ^ A ramp shaH net have a slope greater than one feet se in 43 feet; or &33 percent; er few degrees 60 minutes; {2) A ramp shaH have handrails on at least one side, and preferably two sides, that are 32 inches in height, measured from the surface -ef -the ramp, that -are smooth, that ulc, coniorm witn American standard oaicty oodc lor p loor and wan openings and ee Boards as promulgated by the American Standards Association, Inc.; 43) Ramps shall have a surface that is nonslip. A ramp shall have a level platform ftt tfte top wriicii is ftt leflst live teet Dy rive teet tf ft doop swings out onto tne pifl11ornt er toward the ramp. This platform shall extend at least one feet beyond each side of shaH extend at least one feet beyond each side of the doorway. Each ramp shall have wherever they turn. sfiflil we level IOP ft distance of live teet IPOHH trie QOOP ~tft trie diPCction ine door swings And snflit extend one toot Deyond eflcn side of tne doop. onspp inclines find durupt i~ flnqh with f hf> flonr 30-8-0. Stairs shall conform te standards ef the American Standards Association, Inc., with the following additional considerations: f!) Steps in stairs shall be designed wherever practicable se as net te have abrupt (square) nosing; \o) otflips snflii nflve ftr teflst one nctndP8ii tnftt extends ftt lectst TO incnes Deyond tne top step find Deyond tne oottom step* 44) Steps should, wherever possible, and in conformation wth existing -step formulas; have risers that do not eseeed seven inches. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1823 30-3-10. Floors shall, wherever practicable, have a surface that is nonslip. Fleers en accordance with Code Section 30-3-7. 30-3-11. (a) A appropriate number ef toilet rooms, accordance with -the nature and se ef a specific building -er facility, shall -be accessible -te-, -and usable -by-, -the physically handicapped. fb) Toilet reems shaH have space -to aHew traffic f individuals 4a whcclchairs, 4n accordance with Code Section 80-3-4. fe) Toilet reems shall have at least ene toilet stall that: {!) fe three feet wide? {) fe at' least few feet eight inches, preferably five feet; deep; {3) Has a door, where deers are used, that is 33 inches wide and swings eat; f4) Has handrails en each side, 33 inches high and parallel te the floor, i-%- inches \v) rt.fts ft toilet witli tttc seAt/ ~zy merles iponi trie iloop. stflndflPtl fieigfit/j ftpe usflDlc Dy individuflls tft wftee1eftQIPS OP 3ft&ll ftftve iftvstopies mounted higher, when particular designs demand, se -that they are usable -by individuals m whcclchairs. \e/ iviippops ftRd sneivcs, wnere in 9 tfliiftQ t stiftii DC ppovidcu & Dove iflvfltopics dt ft frnin tho i~f\r\ f\f thn qhplf nr>ft tho lifittnin nf tViP ntifFI'IF ()--Toilet reems fer men shall have an appropriate number ef wall-mounted urinals urinals that are en a level with the main fleer ef-the teHet reemr {g) Toilet reems shall have an appropriate number ef 4ewel racks, towel dispensers, 30-3-12. (a) An appropriate number ef water fountains er ether water-dispensing means shaH be accessible te; and usable byr the physically disabled. fb) Water fountains er coolers shall fcave up-front spetrfs and controls. Water fountains er coolers ahall be hand-operated, er hand-operated and foot-operated. te; an4 usable by; the physically disabled. {b) Stieh telephones shall be placed se that the dial and the handset can be reached by individuals in whcclchairs. hearing disabilities and se identified with instructions fer ser oQ\Af_mQo_m"iI tA. E17J1ircnvToi+wr>jrrofij -wiiiri^ufrfuf iirii>TaJi-vnu11iiru'HuT 3a1V1t0n1H1 Vu^cn nnfcfnwTciasisViuiIirct TtjO\J anuiirul nuaanohulioc Vutyirt tnhioc njjhn\yruaii_" eaHy disabled at aH levels normally used by -the general public. Elevator control buttons shall have identifying features fer -the benefit -ef -the blind. Elevators shall allow fef traffie by whcclchaira. reach ef individuals in whcclchairs. 30-3-16. (a) Appropriate identification ef specific facilities within a building used the door, at a height between few feet si* inches and five feet s inches measured frem the floor, and preferably at five feefe 9OR we PC to exic OP entep Dy itieiR snnii De mdde QuicKiy ideniiii&Die ~to ttic toueft Dy knurling the deer handle er knob. 30-3-17. (a) Audible warning signals shall be accompanied by simultaneous visual signals fer the benefit ef those with hearing disabilities. {fe) Visual signals shall be accompanied by simultaneous audible signals fer the bcnc- 1824 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 30-3-18. fa)--Every effort shall be exercised te obviate hazards to individuals with physical disabilities. {b) Access panels er manholes in floors, watte; and walls can he extremely hazardous, particularly when in tise? and shall be avoided where possible. {e) When manholes er access panels are pen and in -ase -or when an pe excavation easts OR site; particularly when it 4s approximate -to normal pedestrian traffic, barrieades shall be placed- en aH epen sides, at least eight feet from the hazard, and warning devices shall be installed. der is epen er that protrude hazardously into regular corridors er traffic ways when the door 19 closed shall be avoided. protrude into regular corridors e* traffic ways shall -be avoided. -A minimum height -of seven feet; measured from the floor, shall be hadr (f)--Lighting e* ramps shall be at least equal to that prescribed by the specifications ef- the American Standards Association, fee? {g} Exit signs shali be in accordance with specifications ef the American Standards Association, Iner 30-3-10. 30-3-5. (a) (1) Except for buildings under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents of the University System, all buildings subject to the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner pursuant to Code Section 25-2-12 and subsection (c) of Code Section 25-2-13 shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the Safety Fire Commissioner for purposes of enforcement of this chapter. (2) With respect to any such building, the Safety Fire Commissioner shall have the following powers and duties: (A) No such building shall be built in this state by any private person or corporation or public entity unless it conforms to the requirements of Code Sections 30-3-4 threagh 30-3-18 30-3-3 and 30-3-4 and its plans and specifications have been approved by the Commissioner as provided in this subparagraph. All plans and specifications shall identify the architect or engineer who prepared them in a manner acceptable to the Commissioner. The Commissioner shall approve the plans and specifications only if they conform to the requirements of this chapter. The Commissioner shall not require any additional fee for each submission of plans or specifications other than the standard fee required by Code Section 25-2-14. No local governing authority shall issue any building permit for any building subject to this subsection without proof of the approval required by this subparagraph. (B) In any case where the Commissioner denies approval under subparagraph (2) (A) of this subsection or an exemption under subparagraph (2) (C) of this subsection, the rights and remedies of the person submitting the same shall be those provided by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (C) Upon a showing that full compliance with any particular requirement or requirements is impractical or not necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the Commissioner may exempt a building from full compliance with the requirement or requirements and approve plans and specifications which do not conform, or which only partially conform, to the requirement or requirements. (b) The board of regents shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter with respect to all properties under its jurisdiction. No construction plans shall be approved by the board of regents for any construction within the University System of Georgia unless the architect or engineer responsible for preparation of said plans and specifications certifies on such plans that to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief they have been prepared in conformity with ANSI specifications A117.1-1980. The certificate of compliance must be displayed on said plans immediately below the architect's seal. The builder, developer, or building owner following said plans shall require the certificate of compliance to be displayed on the plans before starting construction. (c) Local governing authorities shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this chapter with regard to all other buildings described in paragraph {6} WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1825 (5) of Code Section 30-3-2 which are under their jurisdiction. No building permit shall be approved by any local governing authority for any private person, corporation, partnership, association, or public entity unless the plans and specifications have been approved as required by subsection (a) of this Code section, and unless the architect or engineer responsible for preparation of said plans and specifications certifies on such plans that to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief they have been prepared in conformity with ANSI specifications A117.1-1980. The builder, developer, or building owner following said plans shall require such a certificate of compliance on the plans before starting construction. All construction plans must display such a certificate ^f compliance provided by the architect or engineer for all construction jn local governing jurisdictions which do not require building permits. In all areas where local governing authority building permits are not required, the builder, developer, or building owner following said plans shall require such a certificate of compliance to be displayed on the plans before starting construction. (d) In the performance of their responsibilities under this chapter, all state rehabilitation agencies and appropriate elective or appointive officials shall be required to cooperate with and assist the Safety Fire Commissioner, the board of regents, and the appropriate local building code officials or local fire department, or both, having jurisdiction over the buildings in question. (e) The Safety Fire Commissioner, the board of regents, and the local building code officials or the local fire department, or both, having jurisdiction over the buildings in question shall from time to time inform, in writing, professional organizations and others of this law and its application. (f) The Safety Fire Commissioner, the board of regents, and the local governing authority having jurisdiction over the buildings in question shall have all necessary powers to require compliance with their rules, regulations, and procedures, and modifications thereof and substitutions therefor, including powers to institute and prosecute proceedings in the superior court to compel compliance, and shall not be required to pay any entry or filing fee in connection with the institution of such proceedings. (g) The Safety Fire Commissioner, the board of regents, and the local governing authority having jurisdiction over the buildings in question, after consultation with state rehabilitation agencies and other sources as they might determine, are authorized to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures as might reasonably be required to implement and enforce their responsibilities under this chapter. (h) The Safety Fire Commissioner, the board of regents, and the local governing authority having jurisdiction over the buildings in question, after consultation with state rehabilitation agencies, are also authorized to waive any of the standards and specifications presently set forth in this chapter and to substitute in lieu thereof standards or specifications consistent in effect to such standards or specifications heretofore adopted by the American Standards Association, Inc. 30-3-6. Any person, firm, or corporation who violates this chapter, or who causes another person, firm, or corporation to violate this chapter, or who fails or refuses to comply with any regulation promulgated under this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck 1826 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCos Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. By unanimous consent, SB 297, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. SB 331. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Code Section 50-8-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Community Affairs, generally, so as to provide for the composition of the Board of Community Affairs; 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 Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1827 Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Mortal Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 333. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, so as to provide for legislative findings and declarations; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, so as to provide for legislative findings and declarations; to provide for powers and duties of the commission; to change the membership, manner of selection, and other matters relative to the board; to provide for compensation for members of the board; to change the date on which the commission shall be terminated; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 50-12-131, relating to legislative findings and declarations, which reads as follows: "(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that there is a need for an official body to: (1) Advise the executive and legislative branches of state government on the roles of state and local governments in the provision of orderly growth and development in our state; (2) Study problems and recommend solutions concerning intergovernmental aspects of governmental structure, finance, functions, and relationships at the local, regional, state, and interstate levels; (3) Establish a regular system of reporting to state and local public officials on the progress of Georgia and its political subdivisions toward meeting their intergovernmental responsibilities; (4) Encourage and recommend methods of effective and efficient delivery of services where necessary and economically feasible at the state and local levels through services integration and combination of complementary services delivery functions; and (5) Advise the executive and legislative branches of state government and other interested parties on intergovernmental relations.", 1828 JOURNAL OP THE HOUSE, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that there is a need for an official body to: (1) Examine the growth and development that is taking place within the State of Georgia to determine its impact on the natural and human resources of our state; (2) Examine policies that exist at the state and local level that promote or inhibit the growth and development of the state; (3) Catalog and review the incentives that exist at the state and local level to pro- mote or direct growth and development; (4) Examine policies of the federal government that impact the growth and devel- opment of the State of Georgia; (5) Examine what other states are doing with respect to growth and development in order to ascertain our competitive position; (6) Examine the types of development that are likely to take place in the future in Georgia and determine their potential impact; (7) Examine ways in which the state can assist localities in the furtherance of their economic development goals and objectives; and (8) Examine the status of intergovernmental relations within the State of Georgia to determine whether the policies of the various levels of government are in conflict and, if so, to make recommendations." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 50-12-132, relating to the commission, generally, which reads as follows: "50-12-132. (a) There is created a Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy. The commission shall be assigned to the Department of Community Affairs for administrative purposes. The commission shall be composed of 15 members as follows: three members of the Senate appointed by the President of the Senate; three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and nine members appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be elected city officials and two of whom shall be elected county officials. (b) Members of the General Assembly shall be appointed to terms which correspond to their terms of office. Members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed to twoyear terms. (c) If a representative of the counties or of the cities or a legislator ceases to be an officer or a member of the unit he is appointed to represent, his membership on the commission shall terminate immediately and there will be a vacancy in the membership. Within 30 days, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner of the regular appointment; and the person so appointed shall serve only to the end of the unexpired term and until his successor is appointed and qualified. All members may be reappointed. (d) The commission shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman and such other officers as it may deem necessary. The chairman and the vice-chairman shall serve for one year and may be reelected. If both the chairman and the vice-chairman are absent at any meeting, the voting members present shall elect a temporary chairman by a majority vote. (e) The presiding officers of the General Assembly shall be guided in their appointments by consideration of the legislator's expertise, interest, and experience, including legislative committee service in the field of intergovernmental relations. (f) Eight members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 50-12-132 to read as follows: "50-12-132. (a) There is created a Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy. The commission shall be assigned to the Department of Community Affairs for administrative purposes. The commission shall be composed of 19 members as follows: the chairman of the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee; the chairman of the House of Representatives Industry Committee; the commissioners of the Department of Industry and Trade, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Agriculture; the directors of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources, the Office of Planning and Budget, and the State Forestry Commission; and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1829 the executive director of the Georgia Development Authority, all of whom shall be ex officio voting members; and eight members appointed by the Governor, two of whom shall be elected city officials and two of whom shall be elected county officials. (b) Members of the General Assembly shall be appointed to terms which correspond to their terms of office. Members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed to twoyear terms. (c) If a representative of the counties or of the cities or a legislator ceases to be an officer or a member of the unit he is appointed to represent, his membership on the commission shall terminate immediately and there will be a vacancy in the membership. Within 30 days, such vacancy shall be filled in the manner of the regular appointment; and the person so appointed shall serve only to the end of the unexpired term and until his successor is appointed and qualified. All members may be reappointed. (d) The Governor shall appoint a chairman and a vice-chairman and such other officers as he may deem necessary. The chairman and vice-chairman shall serve for one year and may be reappointed. If both the chairman and the the vice-chairman are absent at any meeting, the members present shall elect a temporary chairman by a majority vote. (e) Ten members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. (f) Any commission member who is a state employee or a member of another state agency or board will not be compensated by the commission for travel or other expenditures for which a per diem or reimbursement is made by the other state agency or board. The legislative members of the commission shall receive the compensation, per diem, expenses, and allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. All other members of the commission shall be entitled to reimbursement for actual costs incurred in attendance at meetings of the commission, but such reimbursement shall not exceed $59.00 per day." Section 3. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 50-12-133, relating to the duties and functions of the commission, which reads as follows: "(a) The commission shall: (1) Serve as a forum for the discussion and study of intergovernmental problems, focusing on intergovernmental relations, growth and development of the state fiscal policies, service delivery, and the relations between urban and rural areas; (2) Examine proposed and existing federal and state programs, assess their impact upon the state and its political subdivisions, and provide for such assessments and recommendations, when appropriate, to the General Assembly, the Governor, or any other group, public or private, whose activities affect intergovernmental relations; (3) Encourage the coordination of studies relating to intergovernmental relations conducted by universities; state, local, and federal agencies; and research and consulting organizations; (4) Issue annual reports of its findings and recommendations to be transmitted to the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly not less than 30 days prior to the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly. Such report shall set forth the reasons and supporting data for each recommendation and shall, if appropriate, include draft legislation to implement such recommendations; (5) Issue special or interim reports on special subjects as it may deem appropriate; and (6) Give careful study to tax equity issues as related to the state and local governments and file a report with the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 1, 1983.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The commission shall: (1) Serve as the official body to carry out the functions specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 50-12-131; (2) Encourage the coordination of studies relating to growth and development conducted by universities; state, local, and federal agencies; and research and consulting organizations; 1830 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (3) Issue special or interim reports on special studies as it may deem appropriate; and (4) Issue annual reports of its findings and recommendations to be transmitted to the Governor and the presiding officer of each house of the General Assembly not less than 30 days prior to the convening of each regular session of the General Assembly. Such reports shall set forth the reasons and supporting data for each recommendation and shall, if appropriate, include draft legislation to implement such recommendations." Section 4. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 50-12-137, relating to the termination of the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 50-12-137 to read as follows: "50-12-137. The provisions of this article and the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy shall be continued until December 3^ 4984 June 30, 1985, at which time the commission and this article shall be terminated and stand repealed in their entirety." Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey YBalkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Carter Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster YGaler Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1831 The Speaker Pro Tern announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon. 1832 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 778. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Lawson of the 9th, and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Steve Gilliam; and for other purposes. HR 779. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Argo of the 68th, Milford of the 13th, Clark of the 13th, Buck of the 95th, and others: A RESOLUTION congratulating and expressing appreciation to Dr. Fred C. Davison on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the University of Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 780. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Reaves of the 147th, Moody of the 153rd, Hudson of the 117th, Branch of the 137th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the Georgia congressional delegation to recognize the problems of farmers; and for other purposes. HR 781. By: Representatives Royal of the 144th, Matthews of the 145th, Murphy of the 18th, Reaves of the 147th, Balkcom of the 140th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy at the passing of the Honorable John Temple Collins; and for other purposes. HR 782. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, Reaves of the 147th, Clark of the 13th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing and expressing appreciation to Shealy E. McCoy; and for other purposes. HR 783. By: Representatives Alford of the 57th, Pettit of the 19th, and Heard of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION commending Coach Bobby Cremins and the Georgia Tech Rambling Wreck Basketball Team; and for other purposes. HR 784. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, and Lawson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending Joseph Millard Reese on the occasion of his one hundred and fourth birthday; and for other purposes. HR 785. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Lee of the 72nd, Murphy of the 18th, and Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Dick Pettys; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 106. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide that any person engaged in the act of hunting who injures or kills any other person shall be liable for such injury or death; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1833 A BILL To amend Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting license or permit denial, so as to establish legislative intent and provide administrative penalties for persons who negligently injure or kill another person or persons while engaged in hunting; to define criminal activity and penalties therefor 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. Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hunting license or permit denial, is amended by inserting after Code Section 27-2-25 a new Code Section 27-2-25.1 to read as follows: "27-2-25.1. (a) The General Assembly has heretofore found and declared that hunting is a privilege to be exercised only in accordance with the law granting such privilege. The General Assembly now specifically finds and declares that while the act of hunting is an enjoyable and beneficial form of recreation, it can be dangerous not only to the hunter himself but also to other persons if due care is not exercised. Therefore, the General Assembly declares that all persons who refuse or fail to exercise such due care shall have their hunting licenses suspended as provided in this Code section. (b) Any person engaged in the act of hunting who by the use of a weapon kills or injures another person or persons, whether or not such other person or persons are likewise engaged in the act of hunting, shall notify the department or any appropriate law enforcement officer who shall then notify the department immediately after such occurrence. Any person who fails so to notify the department or such law enforcement officer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (c) Upon notification of such a death or injury, whether by the hunter or by some other person, the department shall immediately initiate an investigation of such incident and submit a report to the commissioner. If the commissioner determines probable negligence on the part of the person causing the death or injury he shall initiate an administrative hearing before an administrative law judge (appointed by the board for a determination as to the issue of negligence and the extent of injury). (d) Upon the issuance of the notice of hearing, the administrative law judge shall also issue an order suspending such person's hunting license until the final decision of the board. Upon receipt of such order, such person shall immediately surrender his or her hunting license to the department. If, following the administrative hearing, there is a determination that such person was negligent and that such negligence was the proximate cause of the death or injury, the hunting license of such person may be suspended for a period of up to ten years and the negligent hunter shall be ordered to take a course of instruction in competency and safety in hunting and in the handling of weapons provided for in Code Section 27-2-5. The period of time that such license is suspended shall be commensurate with the degree of negligence and the severity of the injury. The provisions of Code Section 27-2-27 shall not be applicable to a suspension under this Code section. (e) Any person whose hunting license or permit has been suspended under this Code section and who engaged in the act of hunting during such period of suspension shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than 12 months, or both. (f) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'License' means any and all licenses, permits, or stamps as required by law for hunting in this state. (2) 'Suspend* means the suspension or revocation of any existing license or permit and the suspension or revocation of the privilege of obtaining any new license or permit. (g) The initial hearing before an administrative law judge appointed by the Board of Natural Resources and any judicial review shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50 and applicable rules and regulations of the board. 1834 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (h) The proceedings provided for by this Code section shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any civil or criminal actions or actions provided for by law and the final decision of this proceeding shall not constitute res judicata as to any such civil or criminal action or actions and shall not be admissible as evidence in any such civil or criminal action or actions." 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 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 viva voce roll was called and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Milsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 133, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Bailey of the 72nd, Byrd of the 153rd, and Galer of the 97th stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. Representative Argo of the 68th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1835 Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 486. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to provide for authority; to continue in force and effect as part of the Constitution that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1982 general election, and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution, which amendment requires the Rabun County Board of Education District to impose, levy, and collect a 1 percent sales and use tax for educational purposes; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Baikcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder YLogan YLong Lord Lucas Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parharo Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 127, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Robinson Rons Y Royal Y Russell YSelman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Triplet! YTwiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr Representative White of the 62nd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 388. By: Senators Trulock of the 10th and Bowen of the 13th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to apportionment of the Senate and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state Senate districts; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. 1836 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 107, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 101. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the provisions relative to unattended or abandoned motor vehicles; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the number of days which must expire prior to a motor vehicle being deemed abandoned; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to abandoned motor vehicles, is amended by striking subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 40-11-1, relating to definitions generally, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (B) to read as follows: "(B) Which is left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other public property for a period of at least te five days and when it reasonably appears to a law enforcement officer that the individual who left such motor vehicle unattended does not intend to return and remove such motor vehicle;". Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-11-3, relating to peace officers removing vehicles from public property, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Any peace officer who finds a motor vehicle which has been left unattended on a public street, road, or highway or other public property for a period of at least ten five days shall be authorized to cause such motor vehicle to be removed to a garage or other place of safety, if such peace officer reasonably believes that the person who left such motor vehicle unattended does not intend to return and remove such motor vehicle." 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 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1837 Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 127, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representative Couch of the 40th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. Representative Walker of the 85th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 511. By: Representative Aiken of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to change the punishment for the offenses of child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes; and for other purposes. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SB 470. By: Senators Bryant of the 3rd and Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court and probate judge of Glynn County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chief deputy clerk and deputy clerks; and for other purposes. Representative Auten of the 156th moved that the House adhere to its position in substituting SB 470 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. 1838 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members: Representatives Auten of the 156th, McVeigh of the 155th, and Greene of the 130th. 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 1150. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Logan of the 67th, Groover of the 99th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. Representative Lambert of the 66th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1150 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 Lambert of the 66th, Groover of the 99th, and Evans of the 84th. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendment thereto: HB 985. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Davis of the 45th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public officers and employees, so as to comprehensively revise the laws relating to notaries public; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 985 by inserting on line 23 of page 6 between "term." and "The" the following: "Renewal of a notary public commission may be done in person or by mail at the discretion of the clerk of superior court." Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 985. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldweil Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1839 Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder YLogan Long Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller On the motion, the ayes were 129, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williama.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; to change the validity of pharmacy intern licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended by striking Code Section 26-4-76, relating to biennial registration of pharmacists, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "26-4-76. (a) Every person who shall be duly licensed as a pharmacist under this part shall biennially, before engaging in any business under such license, register at the office of the joint-secretary. The registration shall be entered in a book to be kept for that purpose by the joint-secretary and shall show the registrant's name, nationality and credentials, and date thereof under which he is entitled to engage in such vocation profession at the time of filing such registration; and a certificate of registration stating the terms of the same shall be given him by the joint-secretary. The registration shall show the name and address of the registrant's employer, or, if he is the owner or proprietor of a drug store or pharmacy, it shall show the exact location thereof. Notice of any change of employment or change of business address shall be filed with the jointsecretary within ten days after such change. Each registrant shall pay a registration fee 1840 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, in an amount established by the board to the joint-secretary. Any violation of this Code section shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of license. (b) The board shall establish a program for the certification of pharmacists who elect to participate in prescribed courses of continuing education and who meet the minimum qualifications for such certification established by the board. No renewal certificate of continuing education certification shall be issued by the board or the joint-secretary until the applicant submits to the board satisfactory proof of his participation, during the calendar year preceding the year of his application for renewal, in not less than the required minimum number of hours of approved programs of continuing professional pharmaceutical education, as defined in this Code section. Continuing professional pharmaceutical education shall consist of educational programs providing training pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and approved by the board under this Code section. The board shall approve educational programs for persons practicing pharmacy in this state on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis and may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or qualified individuals for the providing of approved programs. The board may, consistent with the requirements of this Code section, promulgate rules and regulations to implement and administer this Code section, including the establishment of a committee to prescribe standards, approve and contract for educational programs, and set the required minimum number of hours per year. (c) If the renewal fee for any pharmacist's continued education certificate shall remain unpaid as of the penalty date established by the joint-secretary, the holder thereof may be reinstated as a continued education certified registered pharmacist only upon the payment of a penalty fee in an amount established by the board and all lapsed fees and upon proof of compliance with this Code section and all other provisions of this chapter, which proof shall be satisfactory to the board. Actual retirement from the profession by any registered pharmacist for a period not exceeding five years shall not deprive him from the right to renew his certification upon the payment of all lapsed fees, the completion of the minimum required number of hours of continuing professional pharmaceutical education for each calendar year of retirement, and upon proof of compliance with this chapter." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 26-4-77, relating to pharmacy interns, and inserting in its place the following new Code section: "26-4-77. Any student in, or who has been accepted for admission to, any generally recognized school or college of pharmacy, and who has completed the prepharmacy requirements, may register with the board and may be licensed as a pharmacy intern. Licenses issued under this Code section shall bear the date thereof and shall be valid for up to two five years. Licenses which shall expire by lapse of time may be renewed upon application, unless at the time of expiration there shall be pending before the board proceedings to suspend or revoke such license. A pharmacy intern may compound, mix, or dispense drugs and medicines or poisons only under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Parham of the 105th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1236. The motion prevailed. 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 946. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory and permissive counterclaims, so as to provide that when the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1841 limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court in the county having jurisdiction of the matter; and for other purposes. Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 946 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 Buck of the 95th, Lawson of the 9th, and Copelan of the 106th. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 886. By: Representative Dobbs of the 74th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Administrative Services and state purchasing in general, so as to provide that the policy of the state is that all bills owed by the state will be paid on time; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 886 by striking from Section 1, beginning on line 11 of page 5, the following: "shall be concluded by final decision of the state agency not later than 60 days after the date on which the proper invoice was received by the state agency.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "interest shall begin to accrue 30 days after the dispute has been settled." By striking from Section 1, beginning on line 19 of page 5, the following: "If the dispute is resolved in favor of the state agency, then interest shall begin to accrue 15 days after the state agency's final decision. If the dispute is resolved in favor of the vendor, then interest shall begin to accrue as of the original date the payment became due." By adding in Section 1 on line 6 of page 6, following the word "more" and preceding the comma, the following: "and all transactions evidenced by contracts executed pursuant to Title 32". By adding in Section 1 on line 9 of page 6, between the amount "$100,000.00" and the word "the", the following: ", except all transactions evidenced by contracts executed pursuant to Title 32,". By adding in Section 1 on line 15 of page 6, immediately following the word "section" and preceding the period, the following: "; provided, however, that this Code section shall not apply to negotiated contracts and right of way contracts executed pursuant to Title 32". The following amendment was read and adopted: 1842 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Dobbs of the 74th moves to amend the Senate amendment to HB 886 by striking all matter on lines 3 through 18 of page 1. By striking from line 19 of page 1 the following: "By", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Amend HB 886 by". Representative Dobbs of the 74th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment, as amended by the House, to HB 886. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 127, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shcpard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 259. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-28.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required accident and sickness insurance coverage of mental disorders, so as to change the nature of required coverage; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1843 Representative Ware of the 77th moves to amend SB 259 by striking from line 18 of page 1 the following: "January 1, 1982", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "July 1, 1984". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss YByrd Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Y Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Miltsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 140, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. 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 recommendation: HB 1621 Do Pass, as Amended 1844 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time: HB 1621. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Hamilton of the 124th: A BILL to completely revise the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 1621 as follows: By striking from line 6 on page 2 the figure "30" and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "25". By adding immediately following the word and period "districts." where the same appear in line 20 on page 15 a new sentence to read as follows: "The veto power of the chairman shall not extend to or include appointments which the governing authority of Chatham County is authorized by law to make to any public authority, board, commission, or other agency, and such appointments shall be made by majority vote of the membership of the board of commissioners." By striking from line 2 on page 18 the following: "a two-thirds' vote of its total membership", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "the same vote required for removal". By striking from lines 9 and 10 on page 18 the following: "a two-thirds' vote of its total membership", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "the vote required for the removal of the county administrator". By designating the present language of Section 23 following the caption thereof as subsection (a) of said section and by adding at the end of said section, between lines 22 and 23 on page 23 a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) No person who serves as county attorney or assistant county attorney and no person who is a member of the same law firm as the county attorney or an assistant county attorney may represent the Chatham County Hospital Authority, the Board of Education of Chatham County, or any municipality located within Chatham County." The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1845 The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 152. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th and Brooks of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 49-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions as used in the "Aid to Dependent Children Act," so as to change the definition of dependent child; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 49-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions as used in the "Aid to Dependent Children Act," so as to change the definition of dependent child; 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 49-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions as used in the "Aid to Dependent Children Act," is amended by striking paragraph (2) of said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) 'Dependent child' means a needy child under the age of 18 years: (A) (i) Who is in attendance in a public school, private school, or vocational school or who, due to disability or illness, is unable to attend school; {B} (ii) Who has been deprived of parental support or care by reason of the death, continued absence from the home, or physical or mental incapacity of a parent and whose relatives are not able to provide adequate care and support of such child without public assistance; and {6} (iii) Who is living with his father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, guardian, or aunt in a place of residence maintained by one or more of such relatives as his or their own home; provided, however, that in the event a child receiving assistance ceases to live with one of the relatives specified in this division due to the death of such relative or other emergency, the child's status as a dependent child shall continue for a temporary period during such emergency. 'Dependent child' also includes a child who otherwise meets the criteria of the definition of a dependent child except for his removal from the home of a relative specified in this subparagraph as a result of a judicial determination to the effect that continued living therein would be detrimental to the welfare of the child; for whose placement and care the department is responsible; who has been placed in a foster family home as a result of such determination; and who received aid to dependent children for the month in which court proceedings leading to such determination were initiatedT j or (B) Who is in attendance in a public school, private school, or vocational school or who, due to disability or illness, is unable to attend school, and who js living with both parents but the principal wage earner is not able to provide adequate care and support of such child without public assistance. In order for a child _to meet the criteria of the definition of dependent child as set forth in this subparagraph, the principal wage earner shall have been unemployed for a period of at least 30 days, shall not have refused, within that period, a bona fide offer of employment or training for employment, and shall have a previous history of working or of having received or been qualified to receive unemployment compensation, but shall not then be receiving such unemployment compensation; the principal wage earner shall be deemed to be unemployed if that person is employed less than 100 hours per month or js only intermittently or temporarily employed 100 or more hours per month, but such unemployment shall not be by reason of participation in a labor dispute; the principal wage 1846 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, earner shall be registered with the state employment office: and the principal wage earner shall be certified for participation in a work incentive program not later than 30 days after meeting the requirements of this subparagraph. Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed to establish requirements for dependent children or principal wage earners which would result in the denial of federal financial participation for payments to dependent children made pursuant to this subparagraph." Section 2. This Act shall become effective when funds become available. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Groover of the 99th and Williams of the 54th move to amend the Senate substitute to HB 152 by striking on line 29 of page 2 the following: "principal wage earner", and inserting in its place the following: "parent who is the principal wage earner, as defined in 45 C.F.R. 233.100,". Representative Groover of the 99th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 152. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Banner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1847 The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 884. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, McKelvey of the 15th, Lambert of the 66th and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of auctioneers, so as to make it unlawful for a licensed auctioneer to engage in the practice of auctioning real property unless such auctioneer is licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HB 884 The Committee of Conference on HB 884 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 884 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable James R. Walker Senator, 19th District /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable E. M. Childers Representative, 15th District /s/Honorable Thomas Caldwell Representative, 16th District /s/Honorable Kyle T. Cobb Senator, 28th District /s/Honorable E. Roy Lambert Representative, 66th District A BILL To amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of auctioneers, so as to change the membership of the commission; to make it unlawful for a licensed auctioneer to engage in the practice of auctioning real property unless such auctioneer is licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson; to provide an exception; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of auctioneers, is amended by striking in their entirety subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 43-6-2, relating to the membership of the commission, and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (b) and (c) to read as follows: "(b) The commission shall be composed of five six members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and confirmed by the Senate. Initial terms of appointment shall include one member to be appointed for a term of one year, one member to be appointed for a term of two years, one member to be appointed for a term of three years, one member to be appointed for a term of four years, and ne member two members to be appointed for a ten terms of five years. All subsequent appointments shall be for a term of five years, to end on the anniversary date of original appointments, except appointments to fill a vacancy which shall be for the unexpired term only. (c) Each member Five members of the commission shall be a licensed auctioneer auctioneers who shall have been a resident residents of this state and actively engaged 1848 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, in the auctioneering business for at least five years. One member shall be a resident of this state and shall have no connection whatsoever with the practice or profession of auctioneering." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-6-9, relating to licenses for auctioneers, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-6-9 to read as follows: "43-6-9. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, directly or indirectly, to engage in, conduct, advertise, hold himself out as engaging in or conducting the business of, or act in the capacity of, an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer within this state without first obtaining a license as an auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer, as provided in this chapter, unless he is exempted from obtaining a license under Code Section 43-6-24. (b) It shall be unlawful for any licensed auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer to act in such capacity in the sale of real property unless such auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer shall also be licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of Title 43; provided, however, that any auctioneer or apprentice auctioneer who was licensed as such by this state prior to July lj 1978, and who, prior to December 31, 1984, submits proof to the commission that he has been auctioning real property for five years or more immediately prior to the date of application shall not be required to meet the provisions of this subsection but such person shall not thereby be construed to be a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson under Chapter 40 of Title 43." Section 3. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1984. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Childers of the 15th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 884. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,? Johnson.G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1849 On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Representative Mullinax of the 81st 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 360 Do Pass HR 652 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 81st Chairman The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 957. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, and Johnson of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of equalization, so as to change the time period for the filing of a notice of appeal; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Industrial Relations, was read and adopted: HR 652. By: Representatives Ray of the 98th, Moore of the 139th, Brown of the 154th, Clark of the 13th, Hooks of the 116th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to amend the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 788. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Groover of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 103rd, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending William Arthur Fickling; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 787. By: Representative Watson of the 114th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Earvin L. (Pete) Joyner; and for other purposes. HR 790. By: Representative Byrd of the 153rd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the officials of the Youth Assembly; and for other purposes. 1850 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 1101. By: Representatives Hooks of the 116th, Chambless of the 133rd, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-8-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community service work for certain offenders, so as to require the community service officer to consider an offender's work schedule when scheduling community service; and for other purposes. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes thereto: HB 501. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Redding of the 50th, Williams of the 48th, Williams of the 54th, Mangum of the 57th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for certain fees of said clerks in all counties of this state having a population of 450,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to provide for certain fees of said clerks in all counties of this state having a population within the unincorporated areas thereof of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, is amended by adding between Code Sections 15-6-77.2 and 15-6-78 a new Code Section 15-6-77.3 to read as follows: "15-6-77.3. (a) This Code section shall apply to all counties of this state having a population within the unincorporated areas thereof of 350,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census. (b) In addition to the fees specified by Code Section 15-6-77, the clerk of the superior court of counties described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be entitled to charge and collect an advance fee of $25.00 on each civil and criminal appeal, and such fee shall be paid at the time of filing the notice of appeal. (c) In lieu of the fees specified by Code Section 15-6-77 for the clerk's services listed below, the clerk of the superior court of counties described in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be entitled to charge and collect the following fees for official duties performed by the clerk in providing such services: (1) Recording and returning to sender all instruments pertaining to real estate and deeds of trust or amendments thereto, in accordance with Code Section 53-12-52, each page................................$ 5.00 (2) Recording maps or plats.................................................................................. 10.00 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1851 The fee for recording maps or plats shall include the fee required by Code Section 47-14-51. (3) Filing and indexing financing statements and for stamping a copy furnished by the second party to show the date and place of filing for an original or a continuation statement, as provided in Code Section 11-9-403, first page.......................................... 5.00 Each page, after the first.............................................................................. .50 (4) Issuing certificates of appointment and reappointment to notaries public, as provided by Code Section 45-7-4............................... 8.00 (5) Registering and filing trade names pursuant to Code Section 10-1-490........................................................................................................... 25.00 (6) Entering writ of fieri facias on general execution docket.......................... 5.00" Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Childs of the 53rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 501. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 511. By: Representative Aiken of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to change the punishment for the offenses of child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, so as to change the punishment for the offenses of child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes; to amend Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale and distribution of harmful materials to minors, so as to change certain definitions; to prohibit the display and distribution of certain materials to minors which are harmful to minors; to prohibit false representations with the intent to procure such materials for minors; to provide penalties; to provide exceptions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 6 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sexual offenses, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 16-6-4, relating to the offense of child molestation, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) A person convicted of the offense of child molestation shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. Upon a first conviction of the offense of child molestation, the judge may probate the sentence; and such probation may be upon the special condition that the defendant undergo a mandatory period of counseling administered by a licensed psychiatrist or a licensed psychologist. However, if the judge finds that such probation should not be imposed, he shall sentence the defendant to imprisonment: provided, further, that upon a defendant being incarcerated on a conviction for a first offense, the Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall provide counseling to such defendant. Upon a second or third conviction of such offense, 1852 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five years. For a fourth or subsequent conviction of the offense of child molestation, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for 20 years. Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a conviction of a third, fourth, or subsequent offense of child molestation, hineclldu."ding a plea of nolo contendere, shall not ~be suspended, probated, deferred, ~o~r with- Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 16-6-5, relating to the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 16-6-5 to read as follows: "16-6-5. (ip A person commits the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes when he solicits, entices, or takes any child under the age of 14 to any place whatsoever for the purpose of child molestation or indecent acts and; pe conviction thereof, sfeftH (b) A person convicted of the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than 20 years. Upon a first conviction of the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes, the judge may probate the sentence; and such probation may be upon the special condition that the defendant undergo a mandatory period of counseling administered by a licensed psychiatrist or a licensed psychologist. However, if the judge finds that such probation should not be imposed, he shall sentence the defendant to imprisonment. Upon a second or third conviction of such offense, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than five years. For a fourth or subsequent conviction of the offense of enticing a child for indecent purposes, the defendant shall be punished by imprisonment for 20 years. Adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence for a conviction of a third, fourth, or subsequent offense of child molestation, including a plea of nolo contendere, shall not be suspended, probated, deferred, or withheld." Section 3. Part 3 of Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale and distribution of harmful materials to minors, is amended by striking in their entirety Code Sections 16-12-102 through 16-12-104, which read as follows: "16-12-102. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Harmful to minors' means that quality of any description or representation, in whatever form, of sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, bestiality, or sadomasochistic abuse, when taken as a whole it: (A) Predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors; (B) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and (C) Lacks serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value. (2) 'Knowingly' means having general knowledge of, or reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both: (A) The character and content of any material described in this part which is reasonably susceptible of examination by the defendant; and (B) The age of the minor, provided that an honest mistake shall constitute an excuse from liability under this part if the defendant made a reasonable bona fide attempt to ascertain the true age of such minor. (3) 'Minor' means any person under the age of 16 years. (4) 'Sadomasochistic abuse' means actual or simulated flagellation or torture by or upon a person nude or clad in undergarments, a mask or bizarre costume, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one so clothed or nude. (5) 'Sexual conduct' means actual or simulated acts of masturbation, homosexuality, bestiality, sexual intercourse, or physical contact with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such person be a female, breast. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1853 (6) 'Sexual excitement' means the condition of human male or female genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal. (7) 'Sexually explicit nudity' means the showing of the human male or female genitals, pubic area or buttocks with less than a full opaque covering, or the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion thereof below the top of the nipple, or the depiction of covered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. 16-12-103. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell or loan for monetary consideration to a minor: (1) A picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film, or similar visual representation or image of a person or portion of the human body which depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to minors; or (2) Any book, pamphlet, magazine, printed matter however reproduced, or sound recording which contains any matter enumerated in paragraph (1) of this Code section or explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to minors. 16-12-104. It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to exhibit for a monetary consideration to a person under the age of 18 or knowingly to sell to a person under the age of 18 an admission ticket or pass or knowingly to admit a person under the age of 18 for a monetary consideration to premises whereon there is exhibited a motion picture, show, or other presentation which depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to minors.", and inserting in lieu thereof new Code Sections 16-12-102 through 16-12-104 to read as follows: "16-12-102. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Harmful to minors' means that quality of description or representation, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse, when it: (A) Taken as a whole, predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful, or morbid interest of minors; (B) Is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with respect to what is suitable material for minors; and (C) Is, when taken as a whole, lacking in serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. (2) 'Knowingly' means having a general knowledge of, or reason to know, or a belief or ground for belief which warrants further inspection or inquiry of both: (A) The character and content of any material described in this part which is reasonably susceptible to examination by the defendant; and (B) The age of the minor; provided, however, that an honest mistake shall constitute an excuse from liability in this part if the defendant made a reasonable, bona fide attempt to ascertain the true age of such minor. (3) 'Minor' means a person less than 18 years of age. (4) 'Sadomasochistic abuse' means actual or simulated flagellation or torture by or upon a person who is nude, clad in undergarments, a mask or bizarre costume, or the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained by one so clothed or nude. (5) 'Sexual conduct' means actual or simulated acts of masturbation, homosexuality, sexual intercourse, or physical contact in an act of apparent sexual stimulation or gratification with a person's clothed or unclothed genitals, pubic area, buttocks, or, if such be female, breasts. (6) 'Sexual excitement' means the condition of human male or female genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal. (7) 'Sexually explicit nudity' means a state of undress so as to expose the human male or female genitals, pubic area, or buttocks with less than a full opaque covering, 1854 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, or the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion thereof below the top of the nipple, or the depiction of covered or uncovered male genitals in a discernibly turgid state. 16-12-103. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell or loan for monetary consideration or otherwise furnish or disseminate to a minor: (1) Any picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film, or similar visual representation or image of a person or portion of the human body which depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which is harmful to minors; or (2) Any book, pamphlet, magazine, printed matter however reproduced, or sound recording which contains any matter enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection, or explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to minors. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to sell or furnish to a minor an admission ticket or pass or knowingly to admit a minor to premises whereon there is exhibited a motion picture, show, or other presentation which, in whole or in part, depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which is harmful to minors or exhibit any such motion picture at any such premises which are not designed to prevent viewing from any public way of such motion picture by minors not admitted to any such premises. (c) It shall be unlawful for any minor falsely to represent to any person mentioned in subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this Code section or to his agent that such minor is 18 years of age or older with the intent to procure any material set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section or with the intent to procure such minor's admission to any motion picture, show, or other presentation, as set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to make a false representation to any person mentioned in subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this Code section or to his agent that he is the parent or guardian of any minor or that any minor is 18 years of age or older with the intent to procure any material set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section or with the intent to procure such minor's admission to any motion picture, show, or other presentation, as set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section. (e) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to exhibit, expose, or display in public at newsstands or any other business or commercial establishment or at any other public place frequented by minors or where minors are or may be invited as part of the general public: (1) Any picture, photograph, drawing, sculpture, motion picture film, or similar visual representation or image of a person or portion of the human body which depicts sexually explicit nudity, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which is harmful to minors; or (2) Any book, pamphlet, magazine, printed matter however reproduced, or sound recording which contains any matter enumerated in paragraph (1) of this subsection, or explicit and detailed verbal descriptions or narrative accounts of sexual excitement, sexual conduct, or sadomasochistic abuse and which, taken as a whole, is harmful to minors. 16-12-104. The provisions of Code Section 16-12-103 shall not apply to any public library operated by the state or any of its political subdivisions nor to any library operated as a part of any school, college, or university." Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Aiken of the 21st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 511. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1855 Aaron N Adams.G Y Adaros.M Y Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson YArgo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan N Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Dover N Dunn Y Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan NLong Lord N Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 65. The motion prevailed. N Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters N Pettit N Phillips,B N Phillips.L Y Phillips,W N Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson NRoss N Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Groover of the 99th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in agreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 511. The Speaker ruled that the proper time was the present. Representative Groover of the 99th moved that the House reconsider its action in agreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 511. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams,M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck N Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch NBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck N Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Chiiders Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L N Colbert Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch NCox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean Dixon N Dobbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin N Greene N Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty N Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence 1856 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawson N Lee N Under N Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C Y MartinJ N Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Randall Y Ray N Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson N Ross N Royal Russell On the motion, the ayes were 70, nays 83. The motion was lost. Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1101. By: Representatives Hooks of the 116th, Chambless of the 133rd, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-8-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community service work for certain offenders, so as to require the community service officer to consider an offender's work schedule when scheduling community service; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, so as to require the community service officer to consider an offender's work schedule when scheduling community service; to provide pretrial release and diversion programs as rehabilitative measures for certain persons charged with crimes prior to conviction; to provide that the Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall have the authority to establish and operate such pretrial release and diversion programs in any county upon the unanimous approval of the superior court judges, the district attorney, the solicitor where applicable, and the sheriff of such county; to provide that the Board of Offender Rehabilitation may promulgate rules and regulations governing such pretrial release and diversion programs; to provide for eligibility for participation in such pretrial release and diversion programs at the discretion of the court in which charges are pending; to provide for release upon recognizance of participants; to provide for waiver of speedy trial rights; to provide for operation of such pretrial release and diversion programs by counties under contracts with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation; to provide for an exception for the Correctional Services Division of the Georgia Department of Labor; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OP GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 8 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to probation, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 42-8-73, relating to community service work for certain offenders, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 42-8-73 to read as follows: "42-8-73. The community service officer shall place an offender sentenced to community service as a condition of probation with an appropriate agency. The agency and work schedule shall be approved by the court. If the offender is employed at the time of sentencing or if the offender becomes employed after sentencing, community service shfiH be scheduled se as net te eatis* termination ef seh employment the community service officer shall consider the offender's work schedule and, to the extent practicable, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1857 shall schedule the community service so that it will not conflict with the offender's work schedule. This shall not be construed as requiring the community service officer to alter scheduled community service based on changes in an offender's work schedule. The community service officer shall supervise the offender for the duration of the community service sentence. Upon completion of the community service sentence, the community service officer shall prepare a written report evaluating the offender's performance which will be used to determine if the conditions of probation have been satisfied." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding following Article 4 a new article, to be designated Article 5, to read as follows: "ARTICLE 5 42-8-80. The Department of Offender Rehabilitation shall be authorized to establish and operate pretrial release and diversion programs as rehabilitative measures for persons charged with misdemeanors and felonies for which bond is permissible under the law in the courts of this state prior to conviction; provided, however, that no such program shall be established in a county without the unanimous approval of the superior court judges, the district attorney, the solicitor where applicable, and the sheriff of such county. The Board of Offender Rehabilitation shall promulgate rules and regulations governing any pretrial release and diversion programs established and operated by the department and shall grant authorization for the establishment of such programs based on the availability of sufficient staff and resources. 42-8-81. The court in which a person is charged with a misdemeanor or felony for which bond is permissible under the law may, upon the application by the person so charged, at its discretion release the person prior to conviction and upon recognizance to the supervision of a pretrial release or diversion program established and operated by the Department of Offender Rehabilitation after an investigation and upon recommendation of the staff of the pretrial release or diversion program. In no case, however, shall any person be so released unless after consultation with his or her attorney or one made available to the person if he or she is indigent that person has voluntarily agreed to participate in the pretrial release or diversion program and knowingly and intelligently has waived his or her right to a speedy trial for the period of pretrial release or diversion. 42-8-82. The Department of Offender Rehabilitation may contract with the various counties of this state for the services and facilities necessary to operate pretrial release and diversion programs established under this article and both the department and the counties are authorized to enter into such contracts as are appropriate to carry out the purpose of this article. 42-8-83. The authority to establish and operate pretrial release and diversion programs granted to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation under this article shall not affect the authority of the Correctional Services Division of the Georgia Department of Labor to enter into agreements with district attorneys of the several judicial circuits of this state for the purpose of establishing and operating pretrial intervention programs in such judicial circuits." 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 repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Pinkston of the 100th moves to amend the Senate substitute to HB 1101 by adding a new section on page 4, to be numbered "Section 3", to read as follows: "Provided, however, no person shall be released on his own recognizance or approved for said program, without first having the approval, in writing, of the judge of the court having jurisdiction of the case."; 1858 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, And by renumbering Section 3 and Section 4 as Section 4 and Section 5. Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 1101. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderaon N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett,B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield NBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark,B N Clark,L N Colbert Coleman Y Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan N Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty N Davis Dean Dixon YDobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin YIsakson N Jackson.J Jackson.N N Jackson,W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson,R Y Johnson,S N Jones YKarrh Y Kilgore Lambert YLane.D N Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan YLong Lord N Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 56. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y MartinJ Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson N Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L N Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson NWood Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr HB 957. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, and Johnson of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-311 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of equalization, so as to change the time period for the filing of a notice of appeal; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to abolish the existing State Board of Equalization and create a new State Board of Equalization; to provide procedures relating to the assessment of and the administrative and judicial review of assessments of property returned for ad valorem taxation to the state revenue commissioner; to create a Tax Settlement and Compromise Board and provide for its powers and duties relative to the settlement or compromise of any tax assessment or tax fi. fa.; to change the time period for appealing an ad valorem WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1859 tax assessment to county tax officials; to provide for related matters; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," is amended by striking Code Section 48-2-18, relating to the State Board of Equalization, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "48-2-18. (a) There is established a board composed of the Attorney General, the commissioner, the state auditor, and the executive director of the State Properties Commission the chairman ef- the Ways and Means Committee ef the House of Representatives, and the chairman ef the Banking and Finance Committee -of -the Senate -which-is meat; or any ta* ft far; the collection ef- which; because ef- the insolvency f the taxpayer e* the questionable legal position ef the state, is doubtful and the settlement er compro- empowered te settle and compromise. The commissioner shall keep a record ef-all settlcments and compromises made and the reasons for each settlement and compromise. (b) The board created by this Code section shall be designated the State Board of Equalization. The chairman and administrative officer of the board shall be the commissioner. In addition to its other duties, the board shall hear and determine all appeals by taxpayers who are required by law to return their property for taxation to the commissioner. Each year, when the digest of assessments proposed by the commissioner is complete, the commissioner shall submit the digest to the State Board of Equalization which shall carefully examine the proposed assessments of each class of taxpayers or property and the digest of proposed assessments as a whole to determine that they are reasonably apportioned between the several tax jurisdictions and reasonably uniform with the values set on other classes of property throughout the state. If the board determines that the proposed assessed values of any one or more of the classes of taxpayers or property or the digest as a whole does not reasonably conform to the values set for other property throughout the state, it shall inquire as to the reason for the lack of conformity and shall adjust and equalize the same by either adding or subtracting a fixed percentage to the class of taxpayer, to the class of property, or to the digest as a whole, as the case may be. (c) As chairman and chief administrative officer of the board, the commissioner shall furnish to the board all necessary records and files and in this capacity may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and records or other documents as he is empowered to do in the administration of the tax laws. After final approval by the State Board of Equalization of the digest of proposed assessments made by the commissioner and after any adjustments by the board as authorized by this Code section are made, the commissioner shall notify within ten days each taxpayer in writing of the proposed assessment of its property and shall state in the notice that the taxpayer shall have 20 days after the date on which the notice was mailed in which to submit to the commissioner a written appeal of the proposed assessed valuation and request a hearing on the appeal. (d) (1) If a timely appeal and request for a hearing pursuant to this Code section is not made, the proposed assessment shall become final and conclusive at the close of the twentieth day after the notice was mailed. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law for one or more of the classes of persons who return their properties to the commissioner, the due date for the payment of taxes and the accrual of interest and penalty shall be as provided by laws applicable to property taxpayers generally. (2) If a timely appeal and request for a hearing is made, the taxpayer shall pay as they would become due in the absence of an appeal all taxes which are not disputed, based upon the values stated in the taxpayer's return and any other basis for relief authorized by state or federal law, together with any applicable interest and penalty. During the pendency of the appeal before the State Board of Equalization and any subsequent judicial review interest shall accrue at the rate provided by Code Section 48-2-40 on all unpaid amounts that are finally determined to be payable. 1860 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (3) The State Board of Equalization shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all issues raised by the taxpayer in the appeal. The board shall make findings of fact and conclusions of law and issue an order embodying its decision. (4) The State Board of Equalization may conduct hearings itself or it may appoint one or more hearing officers on a full or part-time basis to conduct hearings and prepare recommended dispositions for consideration by the board. The board acting through the commissioner and its hearing officers shall have authority to: (A) Administer oaths and affirmations; (B) Sign and issue subpoenas for trial and for discovery and otherwise authorize and regulate discovery in proceedings before the board by the same methods prescribed by law for discovery in civil actions in the superior courts of this state; (C) Rule upon offers of proof; (D) Regulate the course of hearings, including their time, place, and any continuances thereof; (E) Take official notice of judicially recognizable facts; (F) Receive and consider nonprivileged matters not strictly admissible under the rules of evidence, giving them such weight as appears proper in the circumstances; and (G) Reprimand and exclude from a hearing any person for indecorous or improper conduct committed at or during a hearing. (5) If any person willfully fails or refuses to obey a subpoena issued pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection, it shall be the duty of the judge of the superior court of any county, upon application of the board or the hearing officer, to issue an attachment for such witness and compel him to attend and give his testimony upon such matters as shall be lawfully required; and said court shall have power to punish for contempt as in other cases of refusal to obey the process and order of such court and in case of a failure to make discovery by a party may impose sanctions under Code Section 9-11-37. (6) (A) In every case, the taxpayer shall be given not less than 20 days' notice of a hearing before a hearing officer, a hearing before the board, or a hearing by the board on the findings and recommendations of the hearing officer. Unless waived, a complete record of proceedings shall be made at each such hearing. (B) In the case of a hearing before a hearing officer, the taxpayer shall be given a copy of the findings and recommendations of the hearing officer. (C) In the case of a hearing by the board on the findings and recommendations of a hearing officer, the taxpayer may file with the board written objections and may appear before the board to argue such objections. (D) In every case, a copy of the final decision of the board shall be delivered to the taxpayer by personal service or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. (7) The notice and appeal procedures provided for in this Code section shall not apply to any decision of the board relating to the assessed value of motor vehicle property. (e) The taxpayer may appeal the final decision of the board to the superior court given jurisdiction by subsection (a) of Code Section 48-2-59. Such an appeal may be initiated by an appeal filed by the taxpayer with the board within 30 days of service or receipt of the decision of the board. The board should certify the appeal and the record before the board within 30 days of receipt of the taxpayer's appeal. The review in superior court shall be on the record certified by the board and shall be limited to the issues specified in the taxpayer's appeal to the board. The decision of the board shall be taken as prima facie correct and the superior court shall affirm if the decision is supported by substantial evidence on the record as a whole. As used in this subsection, the term 'substantial evidence' means such relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion. (f) In the event any order, decision, or other action of the former State Board ^of Equalization created by former Code Section 48-2-18 and prior laws is determined or held to be or to have been null, void, or ineffective for any reason, the department, the WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1861 commissioner, and the new State Board of Equalization created by this Code section shall have the authority to take all appropriate steps to effect valid orders, decisions. or other action respecting the matters involved. Such authority shall include, but not be limited to, the right to take the action specified m subsections (a) through (e) of this Code section fully as though the former State Board of Equalization had never acted in regard to the matter and as though the matter had arisen in the first instance after the effective date of this Code section." Section 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 48-2-18.1 to read as follows: "48-2-18.1. (a) There is established a board composed of the Attorney General, the commissioner, and the state auditor, which is authorized to settle and compromise any proposed tax assessment, any final tax assessment, or any tax fi. fa., where there is doubt as to liability or there is doubt as to collectibility, and the settlement or compromise is in the best interests of the state. A majority of the board shall be empowered to settle and compromise. The commissioner shall keep a record of all settlements and compromises made and the reasons for each settlement and compromise. (b) The board created by this Code section shall be designated the Tax Settlement and Compromise Board. The chairman and administrative officer of the board shall be the commissioner." Section 3. Said title is further amended by striking from Code Section 48-5-311, relating to county boards of equalization, paragraph (3) of subsection (e) and inserting in its place a new paragraph (3) to read as follows: "(3) A notice of appeal in the case of residents of the county shall be filed with the county board of tax assessors within 31 30 days from the date of mailing the notice pursuant to Code Section 48-5-306 or paragraph (2) of this subsection. A notice of appeal, in the case of a nonresident of the county, shall be filed with the county board of tax assessors within 30 days from the mailing of the notice, as provided in Code Section 48-5-306 or paragraph (2) of this subsection." Section 4. Section 3 of this Act shall become effective September 1, 1984. The other provisions of 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 repealed. Representative Thompson of the 20th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 957. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong 1862 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Martin,C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B YPhillips,L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 145, nays 1. The motion prevailed. Representative Jackson of the 9th 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 and Resolution of the House and Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: HR 735 Do Pass SB 477 Do Pass SB 457 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Jackson of the 9th Chairman Representative Johnson of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Retirement 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 recommendation: SR 307 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Johnson of the 72nd Chairman Representative Colwell of the 4th District, Chairman of the Committee on State Institutions & Property, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State Institutions & Property has had under consideration the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 524 Do Pass SB 527 Do Pass SB 545 Do Pass SR 344 Do Pass WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1984 1863 Respectfully submitted, Colwell of the 4th Chairman The following communication was received from the Honorable Max Cleland, Secretary of State: State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State I, Max Cleland, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached list contains the names and addresses of those persons, numbered 537 through 543, who have registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of February 17, 1984, 3:00 P.M., in accordance with Georgia Laws 1970, pp. 695 as the same appears on 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 17th day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Eighth. /s/ Max Cleland Secretary of State (SEAL) 537. Rev. Afua Boama Osun African Temple 274 Candler Road Atlanta, Georgia 30317 538. Jim Parkman Business Council of GA 575 N. Omni International Atlanta, Georgia 30335 539. Kathy Southern SELF 2112 Aldah Drive Tucker, Georgia 30084 540. Joseph C. Morecraft, III Chalcedon Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 888022 Dunwoody, Georgia 30338 541. Gerald N. Brunson Merck, Sharp and Dohme 4940 Windhaven Court Atlanta, Georgia 30338 542. John L. Erickson Ford Motor Company 233 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30303 543. Allan R. Roffman Federal Land Bank of Columbia 126 E. Washington Street Madison, Georgia 30652 Pursuant to SR 420, adopted by the House and Senate, the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 20, 1984. 1864 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 20, 1984 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: Aaron Adams.G Adams.M Aiken Alford Alien Anderson Argo Athon Atkins Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Barnett.B Barnett.M Beck Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick Branch Bray Brooks Brown.o Buck Burruss Byrd Caldwell Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Childers Childs Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Copelan Couch Cox Crawford Crosby Cummings Daugherty Dixon Dobbs Dover Dunn Evans Felton Foster Galer Godbee Goodwin Greene Greer Groover Hamilton,D Manner Hasty Hays Heard Hirsch Holcomb Holmes Hooks Hudson Irvin Isakson JacksonJ Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson,F Johnson.G Johnson.R Johnson,S Jones Karrh Kilgore Lane.D Lawler Lawrence Lawson Lee Linder Logan Long Lord Lucas Lupton Maddox Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Matthews McDonald McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Milford Millsaps Moody Moore Morton Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Oliver.C Oliver.D Padgett Parham Patten Peters Pettit Phillips.B Phillips.L p orter Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Redding Robinson Ross Royal Russell Selman Shepard Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Watson Watts White,J White.T Wilder Williams,B Williams.H Williams.R Wood Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Prayer was offered by the Reverend John M. "Dusty" Rhodes, Pastor, 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. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1865 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bills and Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees: HB 1671. By: Representative Mullinax of the 81st: A BILL to create a board of elections and registration in Troup County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1672. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa 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 1673. By: Representatives Moody of the 153rd and Byrd of the 153rd: A BILL to incorporate the City of Santa Claus in the County of Toombs and provide a charter therefor; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1674. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, McKelvey of the 15th, and Caldwell of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, so as to change provisions relating to salaries of members of the board; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1675. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Peach County, so as to authorize the governing authority to regulate rate of charge for water and sewer services provided by any privately owned water and sewer company operating or conducting business within Peach County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1676. By: Representatives Hasty of the 8th, Anderson of the 8th, and Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Nelson, so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Nelson; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1677. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1678. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Rabun County on a salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. 1866 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1679. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Talbot County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Talbot County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Talbot County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1680. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Echols County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Echols County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Echols County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1681. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alimony and child support generally, so as to revise, modify, and supersede the provisions relating to alimony and child support; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary. HB 1682. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1683. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, so as to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1684. By: Representatives Oliver of the 1st and Hays of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act providing a salary for the court reporter of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, so as to change the salary of the court reporters; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1685. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Moody of the 153rd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Toombs County, so as to provide for the election of members of the Toombs County board of education; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1686. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to reincorporate the City of Blairsville in the County of Union; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1687. By: Representatives Smith of the 152nd and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to provide an additional homestead exemption in an amount of $21,000.00 from all county ad valorem taxes except ad valorem taxes for educational purposes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1867 for residents of Camden County who are 60 years of age or older; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HR 791. By: Representative White of the 132nd: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to change the provisions relating to impeachment of judicial officers; to provide grounds for impeachment of judicial officers; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Special Judiciary- HR 796. By: Representative Goodwin of the 63rd: A RESOLUTION creating the Administrative Expenses of Education Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 805. By: Representatives Redding of the 50th, Clark of the 55th, Holmes of the 28th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 53rd, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the MARTA Board Membership Study Committee; 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 1658 HB 1659 HB 1660 HB 1661 HB 1662 HB 1663 HB 1664 HB 1665 HB 1666 HB 1667 HB 1668 HB 1669 HB 1670 HR 786 HR 789 Representative Evans of the 84th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 319 Do Pass, as Amended SB 374 Do Pass, as Amended SB 455 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Evans of the 84th Chairman Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: 1868 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Your Committee on Rules 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 786 Do Pass HR 788 Do Pass HR 789 Do Pass, as Amended SR 319 Do Pass SR 333 Do 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 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 50 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 - 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 1594 Do Pass HB 1619 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1635 Do Pass HB 1636 Do Pass HB 1638 Do Pass SHHRBB 1 11664410 nDDoo0 ?PPaa88ss8ss HB 1642 Do Pass HB 1643 Do Pass, as Amended HB 1644 Do Pass HB 1645 Do Pass HB 1646 Do Pass HB 1647 Do Pass HB 1650 Do Pass HB 1652 Do Pass HB 1653 Do p&ss HTHTBB_ 1,166-5545 D_D.ooP_Pa (c) Any person who knowingly violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28." Section 3. Said part is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 45-10-26 which reads as follows: 1900 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "45-10-26. (a) Any public official or employee, whether for himself or on behalf of any business, or for any business in which such public official or employee or any member of his family has a substantial interest who transacts business with the state shall disclose such transactions. Such disclosure shall be submitted prior to December 31 each year to the Secretary of State on such forms as he shall prescribe and shall include an itemized list of that year's transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled, except for transactions provided for in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 45-10-24. Such disclosure statements shall be public records. (b) Any person who fails to file a disclosure statement as required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 45-10-26 to read as follows: "45-10-26. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, any public official or employee, whether for himself or on behalf of any business, or any business in which such public official or employee or any member of his family has a substantial interest who transacts business with the state or any agency thereof shall disclose such transactions. Such disclosure shall be submitted prior to January 31 each year to the Secretary of State on such forms as he shall prescribe and shall include an itemized list of the previous year's transactions with the dollar amount of each transaction reported and totaled. Such disclosure statements shall be public records. (b) The requirement to disclose certain transactions as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any transaction when the amount of a single transaction does not exceed $250.00 and when the aggregate of all transactions does not exceed $9,000.00 per calendar year. (c) Any person who fails to file a disclosure statement as required in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be subject to the penalties provided for in Code Section 45-10-28." 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 repealed. Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1313. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y MartinJ Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillipa.L Phillips.W MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1901 Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HB 1197. By: Representatives Walker of the 85th, McVeigh of the 155th, Benn of the 38th, Barnes of the 90th, Athon of the 57th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-9-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance of bad checks, so as to change the service charge allowable for bad checks; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1197 by striking from line 15 of page 1 the following: "$10.00", and inserting in its place the following: "$15.00". By striking from line 12 of page 2 the following: "$10.00", and inserting in its place the following: "$15.00". Representative Walker of the 85th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1197. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis NDean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Greene YGreer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,,! Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin,C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey 1902 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milfurd Y Millsaps Y Moodv Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver C Y Oliver D Y Padgett V Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson On the motion, the ayes were 136, nays 15. The motion prevailed. Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 425. By: Representatives Bostick of the 138th and Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of the superior courts, so as to change the provisions relating to the minimum compensation of clerks of the superior courts who also serve as clerks of certain other courts; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 425 by striking from Section 1 beginning on line 1 of page 2 the following: "shall continue to receive the amount provided above salary such clerk was receiving immediately prior to the abolition of such court", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "shall continue to receive the amount provided beve not be entitled to any salary heretofore received for service in such court.". Representative Bostick of the 138th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 425. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M YAiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Banner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y JacksonJ Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martm.C Y Martm,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20,1984 1903 Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W YPinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 1. The motion prevailed. HB 256. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 256 (LC 7 5464S) as follows: By inserting at the beginning of line 7 on page 1 immediately preceding the word "to" the following: "to provide for a nominating committee and for its duties;". By striking the word "shall" where it appears in line 18 on page 3, in line 28 on page 3, and in line 7 on page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof, in each place where the word "shall" is stricken, the word "may". By striking the word "trustees" where it appears in line 20 on page 3, in line 30 on page 3, and in line 9 on page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof, in each place where the word "trustees" is stricken, the following: "nominating committee provided for by subsection (g) of this Code section". By striking from line 11 on page 5 the word "two" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "three". By striking from line 12 on page 5 the following: "and (f)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: ", (f), and (g)". By striking from line 20 on page 5 the following: "and the board of trustees". and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '\ the board of trustees, the Board of Regents of the University System rf Georgia, and the nominating committee provided for by subsection (g) of this Code section". By striking from line 21 on page 5 the word "all". By inserting between lines 22 and 23 on page 5 a new subsection (g) to read as follows: "(g) (1) The Teachers Retirement System Nominating Committee is created. There shall be one member of the nominating committee for each 10,000 members or major 1904 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, fraction thereof of each of the following educational organizations: the Georgia Association of Educators, the Georgia Federation of Teachers, and the Professional Association of Georgia Educators. The members of each respective organization shall elect jte respective number of members of the nominating committee by May I, 1984. There shall be one additional member of the nominating committee elected by the members of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders by May lj 1984. The members of the nominating committee shall serve for terms of three years and their successors shall be selected in the same manner as the original members. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the members of the educational organization which elected the member wherein the vacancy exists. (2) The nominating committee shall submit to the Governor a list of three names for each person to be appointed by the Governor pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section as a member of the board. Jn making appointments pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the Governor may consider the names submitted by the nominating committee, but it is specifically provided that the appointments shall be at the sole discretion of the Governor, and the Governor shall not be required to choose any appointee from names submitted by the nominating committee. (3) The nominating committee may also consult with members of the board of trustees on matters pertaining to retirement, proposed changes in benefits, and other areas of interest and concern to active and retired members of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia. (4) The members of the nominating committee shall serve without compensation. Such members may be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred jn attending meetings of the nominating committee from the funds of their respective employers or educational organizations but not from the funds of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.". By striking Sections 3 and 4 where the same appear in lines 23 through 33 on page 5 and in lines 1 through 8 on page 6 and substituting in lieu thereof one new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. For the purpose of the creation of the nominating committee provided for in quoted subsection (g) of Section 2 of this Act, for the purpose of the submission of names to the Governor by said nominating committee, and for the purpose of making appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia in conformity with the requirements of quoted revised subsection (a) of Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law. For the purposes of the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia in conformity with the requirements of quoted revised subsection (a) of Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984.". By redesignating Section 5 as Section 4. Representative Clark of the 13th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 256. The motion prevailed. HB 634. By: Representative Bargeron of the 108th: A BILL to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to change the provisions relative to the amount of paid-in capital stock or surplus required in order to qualify for authority to transact insurance in this state; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1905 Amend HB 634 by striking line 1 of page 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: '"(a) (1) On or after July 1, 1984, to qualify for an". By striking from line 8 and line 14 of page 2 the following numeral: "1983", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "1984". By striking the quotation mark at the end of line 18 of page 2 and inserting between lines 18 and 19 of page 2 the following: "(2) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, for the purposes of subsection (d) of Code Section 33-7-14, the minimum capital requirement of reinsurers approved by the Commissioner pursuant to said Code section shall be $200,000.00.'" Representative Bargeron of the 108th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 634. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwel! Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy .Spkr HB 1073. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Lambert of the 66th, Waldrep of the 80th, Brown of the 154th, Hooks of the 116th, and Couch of the 40th: 1906 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of common carriers to limit liability; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1073 by adding after the first semicolon on line 7 of page 1 the following: "to provide that a carrier's lien shall attach to personal property of the debtor, other than consumer goods, which comes into the possession of the carrier; to provide for related matters;". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 46-9-191, relating to liens of carriers for freight charges, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: '46-9-191. When a carrier has complied with his contract as to transportation, he shall have a lien on the goods for the freight charges and may retain possession until the lien is paid, unless this right is waived by special contract or actual delivery of the goods. If the goods are delivered, the carrier acquires a lien for the freight charges on and may until the lien is paid retain possession of other goods belonging to the debtor which come into the possession of the carrier, except that this sentence shall not apply to consumer goods which are used or bought for use for personal, family, or household purposes.'" Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1073. The motion prevailed. HB 1249. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Lee of the 72nd, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-20-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions pertaining to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, so as to remove the official of the Department of Human Resources in charge of vocational rehabilitation from the classified service; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 45-20-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions pertaining to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, so as to remove the director of the Personnel Division of the Department of Administrative Services from the classified service; to remove the official of the Department of Human Resources in charge of vocational rehabilitation from the classified service; to remove the director of the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources from the classified service; to exclude certain other positions in the Department of Natural Resources from the classified service; to provide for applicability of certain laws with respect to unclassified employees of the Department of Natural Resources who are paid on an hourly basis; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for othet purposes. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1907 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 45-20-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions pertaining to the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, is amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 45-20-2 and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) 'Classified service' includes all employees of state departments as defined in this Code section; all employees of local departments of health and county departments of family and children services; local employees of the Department of Defense as defined by law; the director ef the Personnel Diviaion ef 4he Deportment -ef Administrative -Se*viccs; the official ef the Department ef Human Rcaourcca -in charge -of vocotional rehabilitation; the director ef- the Environmental Protection Division ef the Deportment ef Natural Rcaourcca; but those officers and employees excluded by this article shall not be included." Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by striking subparagraphs (X) and (Y) of paragraph (15) and inserting in lieu thereof new subparagraphs (X), (Y), and (Z) to read as follows: "(X) Additional positions of unique functions as may be authorized by the commissioner; tatd (Y) Positions in the class Major assigned to the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety? j and (Z) The officers, officials, employees, and positions of the Department of Natural Resources, except those officers, officials, employees, and positions which are as of the effective date of this subparagraph in fact in the classified service or which the commissioner designates as being in the classified service of the merit system unless placed in the unclassified service under another provision of this chapter. Unclassified employees of the Department of Natural Resources who are paid on an hourly basis shall continue not to be entitled to other benefits of employment, including, but not limited to, the accrual of annual and sick leave, membership within the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, and inclusion under the health insurance plan for state employees as provided for in Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45." 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 repealed. Representative Bray of the 91st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1249. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Jackson,N Jackson,W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence 1908 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Moore of the 139th 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 insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1150. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Logan of the 67th, Groover of the 99th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Deal of the 49th, Hine of the 52nd, and Barnes of the 33rd. 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 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1909 Representative Parham of the 105th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1236 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 Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon. 1910 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 940. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Groover of the 99th, Holmes of the 28th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-124 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the designation of the form of municipal voter registration, so as to provide that municipalities electing not to use the county registration list shall be required to use forms provided by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 946. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory and permissive counterclaims, so as to provide that when the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court in the county having jurisdiction of the matter; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Greene of the 26th, Peevy of the 48th, and Deal of the 49th. 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 446 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 agreed to the House substitute as amended by the Senate, to the following Bill of the Senate: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1911 SB 333. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, so as to provide for legislative findings and declarations; and for other purposes. By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was read the first time and referred to the committee: SB 557. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Calhoun County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on a certain date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted: HR 788. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Groover of the 99th, Randall of the 101st, Home of the 103rd, Lucas of the 102nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending William Arthur Fickling; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 797. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Robinson of the 58th, Royal of the 144th, Cheeks of the 89th, Dobbs of the 74th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing and celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of Methodism in America; and for other purposes. HR 798. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Robinson of the 58th, Royal of the 144th, Cheeks of the 89th, Dobbs of the 74th, and others: A RESOLUTION honoring Bishop Joel Duncan McDavid; and for other purposes. HR 799. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Murphy of the 18th, Selman of the 32nd, Russell of the 64th, Smith of the 152nd, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mrs. Janette McGarity Barber; and for other purposes. HR 800. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Twiggs of the 4th, Ross of the 82nd, Irvin of the llth, Walker of the 85th, Walker of the 115th, and many others: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the Honorable Jack Powell Green for his dedicated service to the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes. HR 801. By: Representatives Burruss of the 20th, Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, and Russell of the 64th: A RESOLUTION proposing the establishment of a sister state relationship between the Province of Taiwan, the Republic of China, and the State of Georgia, United States of America; and for other purposes. HR 802. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Bolster of the 30th, Russell of the 64th, Buck of the 95th, Johnson of the 76th, and others: A RESOLUTION 1912 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, commending the College of Law of Georgia State University; and for other purposes. HR 803. By: Representative Anderson of the 8th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. N. R. Haworth; and for other purposes. HR 804. By: Representative Anderson of the 8th: A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Delories Horton and the eighth grade students of the E. T. Booth Mid- dle School; 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 940. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Groover of the 99th, Holmes of the 28th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-124 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the designation of the form of municipal voter registration, so as to provide that municipalities electing not to use the county registration list shall be required to use forms provided by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. Representative Bray of the 91st moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 940 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 Bray of the 91st, Holmes of the 28th, and Edwards of the 112th. 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: SB 442. By: Senator Bryant of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Part 4 of Article 4 of Chapter 4 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to oysters and clams, so as to change the amount of oysters and clams that may be taken for noncommercial purposes; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1913 Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y 01iver,C Y Oliver.D Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Philiips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 130, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 525. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Alien of the 127th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Hamilton of the 124th, Mueller of the 126th, and others: A RESOLUTION Establishing the House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the development of rail passenger service can contribute to the orderly growth of the State of Georgia, the redevelopment of older central cities, the promotion of tourism, the improvement of general mobility, the evolution of a less petroleum dependent transportation system, and the concurrent diminution of the need for expensive new highways; and WHEREAS, the development of such service is possible utilizing existing rail rights of way and would not require extensive land acquisition or new construction; and WHEREAS, the rail mode of transportation can most easily use electricity as a motive power, making it capable of operation using American resources; and WHEREAS, surveys of traffic and the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Albany indicate sufficient ridership to justify the development of rail passenger service; and WHEREAS, the potential economic benefits to the State of Georgia from the development of this service in terms of tourism, expanded markets, enhanced local economic bases, increased employment opportunity, and a balanced transportation system justify an examination of the feasibility of financing and operation of such service by the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, state administration of a passenger rail service development program might make federal funding available for part of the costs to provide such service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is established a House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia. The committee shall be authorized and directed to study the following: 1914 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) The feasibility of establishing state operated intercity and commuter rail pas- senger service over existing rights of way, using available reconditioned or new equip- ment suitable for this service between Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Albany, and connecting at Atlanta and Savannah with existing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) through service from New York and Washington to Birmingham and New Orleans and to Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa/St. Petersburg; (2) The administration and operation of such service under the Georgia Depart- ment of Transportation or under a to-be-created state rail transportation authority; (3) The potential economic and social benefits of future rail passenger service development; and (4) The projected incremental costs, patronage, and revenues resulting from devel- opment of the following: (A) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Macon-Savannah; (B) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Griffin-Columbus; (C) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Macon-Albany-Thomasville; (D) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Augusta; (E) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Cartersville-Dalton-Chattanooga; (F) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Cordele-Waycross-Jacksonville; (G) Intercity rail passenger service Macon-Brunswick; (H) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-McDonough-Jackson-Macon corridor; (I) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Jonesboro-Griffin- Barnesville-Forsyth corridor; (J) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Union City-Peachtree City corridor; (K) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Palmetto-Newnan-LaGrange corridor; (L) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Austell-Douglasville-Villa Rica-Bremen-Tallapoosa corridor; (M) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Marietta-Acworth- Cartersville corridor; (N) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Marietta-Woodstock-Canton corridor; (O) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Chamblee-Norcross- Buford-Gainesville corridor; (P) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Tucker-Lawrenceville- Winder-Athens corridor; (Q) Commuter rail passenger service in the Savannah-Thalmann (Brunswick)- Kingsland-Jacksonville corridor; and (R) The inclusion of the State of Georgia in the Louisiana-Mississippi-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Compact. The membership of the House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia shall consist of ten members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The chairman of the committee shall be the chairman of the Highway Committee of the House of Representatives. There shall be an advisory board to the study committee, consisting of ten persons, including state officials, area business leaders, affected local officials, engineers, and members of the general public who, on account of their previous education, vocation, employment, or affiliation, can be considered knowledgeable in rail service or rail transportation. The advisory board shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The members of the advis- ory board may be reimbursed all actual expenses for attending meetings or for travel made necessary in order to complete the work assigned in this study, provided such expenses are approved by the chairman of the study committee. The legislative members of the commit- tee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1915 Staffing for the meetings and for support and assistance to the study committee in compiling the research of its members and of the advisory board shall be provided by the Department of Transportation. The study committee shall report its findings and recom- mendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 1985, after which date it shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION Establishing the House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the development of rail passenger service can contribute to the orderly growth of the State of Georgia, the redevelopment of older central cities, the promotion of tourism, the improvement of general mobility, the evolution of a less petroleum dependent transportation system, and the concurrent diminution of the need for expensive new highways; and WHEREAS, the development of such service is possible utilizing existing rail rights of way and would not require extensive land acquisition or new construction; and WHEREAS, the rail mode of transportation can most easily use electricity as a motive power, making it capable of operation using American resources; and WHEREAS, surveys of traffic and the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Albany indicate sufficient ridership to justify the development of rail passenger service; and WHEREAS, the potential economic benefits to the State of Georgia from the development of this service in terms of tourism, expanded markets, enhanced local economic bases, increased employment opportunity, and a balanced transportation system justify an examination of the feasibility of financing and operation of such service by the State of Georgia; and WHEREAS, state administration of a passenger rail service development program might make federal funding available for part of the costs to provide such service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is established a House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia. The committee shall be authorized and directed to study the following: (1) The feasibility of establishing state operated intercity and commuter rail passenger service over existing rights of way, using available reconditioned or new equipment suitable for this service between Atlanta, Savannah, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Albany, and connecting at Atlanta and Savannah with existing National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) through service from New York and Washington to Birmingham and New Orleans and to Jacksonville, Miami, and Tampa/St. Petersburg; (2) The administration and operation of such service under the Georgia Department of Transportation or under a to-be-created state rail transportation authority; (3) The potential economic and social benefits of future rail passenger service development; and (4) The projected incremental costs, patronage, and revenues resulting from development of the following: (A) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Macon-Savannah; (B) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Griffin-Columbus; (C) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Macon-Albany-Thomasville; (D) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Augusta; (E) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Cartersville-Dalton-Chattanooga; 1916 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (F) Intercity rail passenger service Atlanta-Cordele-Waycross-Jacksonville; (G) Intercity rail passenger service Macon-Brunswick; (H) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-McDonough-Jackson-Macon corridor; (I) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Jonesboro-Griffin- Barnesville-Forsyth corridor; (J) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Union City-Peachtree City corridor; (K) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Palmetto-Newnan-LaGrange corridor; (L) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Austell-Douglasville-Villa Rica-Bremen-Tallapoosa corridor; (M) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Marietta-Acworth- Cartersville corridor; (N) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Marietta-Woodstock-Canton corridor; (O) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Chamblee-Norcross- Buford-Gainesville corridor; (P) Commuter rail passenger service in the Atlanta-Tucker-Lawrenceville- Winder-Athens corridor; (Q) Commuter rail passenger service in the Savannah-Thalmann (Brunswick)- Kingsland-Jacksonville corridor; and (R) The inclusion of the State of Georgia in the Louisiana-Mississippi-Alabama Rapid Rail Transit Compact. The membership of the House Study Committee on Rail Passenger Service in Georgia shall consist of six members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The chairman of the committee shall be the chairman of the Highway Committee of the House of Representatives. There shall be an advisory board to the study committee, consisting of five persons, including state officials, area business leaders, affected local officials, engineers, and members of the general public who, on account of their previous education, vocation, employment, or affiliation, can be considered knowledgeable in rail service or rail transportation. The advisory board shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The legislative members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than seven days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. Staffing for the meet- ings and for support and assistance to the study committee in compiling the research of its members and of the advisory board shall be provided by the Department of Transpor- tation. The study committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 1985, after which date it shall stand abolished. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1917 Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilto.i.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson, D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinks ton Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 135, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. SB 420. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conservation and natural resources, and to amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Game and Fish Code," so as to change the provisions relating to the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources and the director of the division; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Banner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L PhilIips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall 1918 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 135, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 364. By: Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Engineering Experiment Station at the Georgia Institute of Technology, so as to authorize changing the name of the Engineering Experiment Station to "Georgia Tech Research Institute"; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 369. By: Senator Deal of the 49th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act," so as to provide that a court of this state, acting as a responding state, shall transfer the documents received by it if it MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1919 discovers that the respondent or his property may be found in another county of this state or in another 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HR 523. By: Representatives Brown of the 88th, Young of the 134th, Mostiler of the 75th, Redding of the 50th, Watts of the 41st, and Barnes of the 90th: A RESOLUTION Creating the Hazardous Materials in the Workplace Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, many Georgia workers are exposed to potentially dangerous chemical substances at their place of employment; and WHEREAS, for example, the National Institute of Health estimates that 11 million workers have been exposed to asbestos since the early 1940's and, in 1978, the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare concluded that as many as 5.6 million Americans may die of diseases resulting from workplace exposure to asbestos; and WHEREAS, recent governmental action on both the state and federal levels has focused on awareness and prevention to lessen the risks to current and future workers who are exposed to hazardous materials; and 1920 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, WHEREAS, several states have enacted "right-to-know" statutes which usually require employers to notify employees of potential hazards, to provide information on safe handling and emergency response for specific chemicals, and to create employee education and training programs on the risks of working with hazardous substances and how to reduce these risks; and WHEREAS, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has recently issued rules in this area which will become effective in November, 1985, thus raising the issue of federal preemption of state action. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Hazardous Materials in the Workplace Study Committee, which shall be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. The committee shall study the need for state regulation in the area of workplace exposure to hazardous substances in light of the recent federal action in this area. The committee shall be authorized to conduct and hold meetings at such times and places as it deems advisable so as better to enable it to perform its duties under this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government. The committee may make a report of its findings and recommendations by not later than December 31, 1984, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. Such report shall be accompanied by a draft of any legislation the committee may find necessary to implement its recommendations. 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 Aaron Adams.G YAdams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Banner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y JacksonJ Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1921 Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SR 344. By: Senator English of the 21st: A RESOLUTION to amend an Act authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Jenkins County to the City of Millen, so as to change the terms and conditions of said conveyance; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson ,G Y Johnson,R Johnson ,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 363. By: Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A BILL to amend Chapter 15 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professional engineers and land surveyors, so as to delete certain provisions relating to the transact- ing of business; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. 1922 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker,C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representative Clark of the 55th District, Chairman of the Committee on Human Relations & Aging, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Human Relations & Aging has had under consideration the following Resolution of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: HR 570 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Clark of the 55th Chairman Representative Mullinax of the 81st 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1923 SB 361 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Mullinax of the 81st 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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: HR 794 Do Pass HR 795 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to the House substitute thereto: SB 333. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Article 8 of Chapter 12 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Commission on State Growth Policy, so as to provide for legislative findings and declarations; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend the House substitute to SB 333 by striking from line 27 of page 4 the following: "19", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "21". By adding on line 30 of page 4 after the word and symbol "Committee;" the following: "the chairman of the Senate Federal, State, and Community Affairs Committee; the chairman of the House of Representatives State Planning and Community Affairs Committee;". Representative Benefield of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 333. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck 1924 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert YColeman YColweli Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox YCrawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daueherty Y Davis Y Dean YDixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J YJackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Sherrpd Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Wilhams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Logan of the 67th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House. The Speaker assumed the Chair. The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: Your Committee on Rules met and submits the following supplemental to the calendar already adopted this February 20, 1984, by adding the following: HR 794 Revise and Adopt Rules for the Government of General Assembly HR 795 Revise and Adopt Rules of the House of Representatives Except as herein amended, the provisions of the calendar heretofore submitted shall remain in full force and effect. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration: HR 795. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 20th, Connell of the 87th, Ware of the 77th, Walker of the 115th, and others: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1925 A RESOLUTION Revising and adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the following rules are adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives effective at one minute prior to adjournment sine die of the 1984 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia: Rules of the House of Representatives CLERK, DOORKEEPER, MESSENGER, AND SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Rule 1. The Clerk of the House shall take an oath for the true and faithful discharge of the duties of the office, to the best of his or her knowledge and abilities, and shall be deemed to continue in office until a successor is elected. Rule 2. It shall be the duty of the messenger to attend to the wants of the House while in session, to aid in the enforcement of order, under the direction of the Speaker, and to execute the demands of the House from time to time, together with all such processes issued under its authority, as may be directed to the messenger by the Speaker. There shall be a sergeant-at-arms of the House who, under the direction of the Speaker, shall be responsible for maintaining order in the House chamber, galleries, and anterooms. The sergeant-at-arms shall be designated by the Speaker and, at the direction of the Speaker, shall assist the messenger in the performance of the messenger's duties under these rules. Rule 3. The Speaker shall have the power to suspend the messenger, sergeant-at-arms, and doorkeeper for misconduct or neglect of duty. The Speaker shall report any such suspension to the House within 24 hours thereafter for such action as the House may deem advisable. Rule 4. If the doorkeeper or messenger dies or is unable to perform the duties of the office while in office, the Speaker shall appoint a successor who shall serve for the remainder of the term of office. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING Rule 5. The Speaker shall appoint the following standing committees: (1) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. (2) Appropriations. (3) Banks and Banking. (4) Defense and Veterans Affairs. (5) Education. (6) Game, Fish, and Recreation. (7) Health and Ecology. (8) Human Relations and Aging. (9) Industrial Relations. (10) Industry. (11) Insurance. (12) Interstate Cooperation. (13) Journals. (14) Judiciary. (15) Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment. (16) Motor Vehicles. (17) Natural Resources and Environment. (18) Public Safety. (19) Regulated Beverages. 1926 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (20) Retirement. (21) Rules. (22) Special Judiciary. (23) State Institutions and Property. (24) State Planning and Community Affairs. (25) State of Republic. (26) Transportation. (27) University System of Georgia. (28) Ways and Means. Rule 6. Members of all committees provided for in these rules shall be appointed by the Speaker, unless otherwise ordered by the House. In the Speaker's discretion, the Speaker may create one or more subcommittees within any standing committee and constitute the membership thereof. No member of the House shall be appointed to or serve on less than two or more than three standing committees of the House, with the exception of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation. The Speaker shall be an ex officio member of all standing committees of the House, but the Speaker shall have no vote as an ex officio member except on the Committee on Rules. The chairman and vice chairman of the Committee on Appropriations shall be ex officio members of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the chairman and vice chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means shall be ex officio members of the Committee on Appropriations. Such ex officio members shall have a vote on such committees. The Speaker shall appoint a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary for all standing committees and for all subcommittees created by the Speaker. The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader shall be members of the Committee on Rules. Each such leader must be certified as such by his or her party caucus chairman to the Speaker of the House and to the Clerk of the House. Except for the Committee on Rules and the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, a member shall have the right to remain on the committee to which the member is appointed so long as he or she is a member of the House. If a member desires to change committees, such member may make a request to the Speaker. If a change can be accomplished, the Speaker is authorized to make such change. After the announcement of the standing committees, no other members shall be placed thereon, except as provided in this rule, and except that, when members have been elected to fill vacancies caused by death or otherwise, the Speaker may assign such members to such committees as the Speaker may see fit, and the Speaker may fill any vacancy in the offices of chairman, vice chairman, or secretary. Rule 7. Each committee or subcommittee shall first meet upon the call of the chairman and perfect its organization. After the organizational meeting, each committee or subcommittee shall meet upon the call of its chairman. The vice chairman may call a meeting of the committee or subcommittee if the vice chairman obtains a certificate from the Speaker certifying that the chairman is incapacitated or if he or she is directed by the chairman to call the meeting to consider such measures as specified by the chairman. Each subcommittee shall be subject to the will of its parent standing committee and the officers thereof. No bill shall be reported to the House until it has been acted upon by the standing committee, and all actions of any subcommittee shall be approved or disapproved by the standing committee. The secretary of each standing committee or subcommittee shall keep minutes of the meetings of the committee or subcommittee, as directed by the chairman. These records shall be available to any member of the House, and shall be matters of public record. Rule 8. Except as provided in this rule or in Rule 146, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, shall be open to the public. By a majority vote of a quorum of a committee or subcommittee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the committee or subcommittee is (1) discussing the future acquisition MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1927 of real estate, (2) discussing the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or disciplinary action against such officer or employee, or (3) hearing complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests that the meeting be open to the public. Rule 9. 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. Rule 10. The Committee on Journals shall, before auditing the account of any member for expenses as a committee member, or any account prescribed by a member for any expense incurred in discharge of any duty as a member of the House, require of such member an itemized statement of such account, supported by proper vouchers, for each item of such account. Rule 11. If a majority of the members of the House whose districts are wholly or partially located within a political subdivision shall file with the chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs their own rules as to the number of Representatives who must sign proposed legislation affecting that political subdivision before it will be favorably reported by the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, the committee shall observe such rules in considering such legislation. Otherwise, the committee shall not favorably report any legislation affecting a political subdivision unless all of the Representatives whose districts are wholly or partially located within the political subdivision shall sign such legislation. No local bill or resolution referred to the committee shall be released to any person, including members of the House, except upon the condition that such person shall return the bill or resolution to the chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs within six hours of the chairman's request to do so. ADMISSION TO THE CHAMBER AND GALLERY AND DECORUM THEREIN Rule 12. No person shall be entitled to enter upon the floor of the House except (1) members and officers thereof, (2) members and officers of the Senate, (3) the Governor of the state, (4) staff members of the Office of Legislative Counsel, (5) staff members of the Office of the Legislative Budget Analyst, (6) members of the news media and their photographers, all of whom must bear proper credentials and must comply with rules prescribed by the Speaker, and (7) such others as the House may allow upon recommendation of the Committee on Rules. Seats and spaces in the news media sections shall be assigned and designated by the Speaker. Identification cards, signed by the Speaker and attested by the Clerk, shall be issued to all persons entitled to privileges of the floor under this rule. The doorkeeper of the House is specifically charged with the duty of enforcing this rule. The right is automatically reserved to the Speaker to refuse the issuance of or to revoke cards requested or issued to nonmembers of the House and Senate and, thereby, prohibit admittance. Spouses and children of the members of the House may be admitted on the floor of the House, provided they shall not be seated at the desk of any member. No person shall be admitted on the floor of the House who is engaged in lobbying or who is attempting to influence legislation. No member or any other person entitled to the privileges of the floor shall be permitted to enter upon the floor of the House while in an intoxicated condition or while under the influence of drugs. The messenger, sergeant-at-arms, and doorkeeper of the House are specially charged with the rigid enforcement of this rule. Except for the presentation of the chaplain and the doctor of the day, no member shall be recognized for the purpose of introducing visitors in the gallery or on the floor 1928 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, of the House. The Speaker shall not recognize the presence of visitors in the gallery unless the Speaker deems their presence to be of such importance as to outweigh the value of continuing the business of the House. No person who is not a member of the House shall be recognized to speak unless such person shall have first been so invited by the adoption of a resolution on or before the previous day. Rule 13. When the House is in session, Representatives shall conduct themselves at all times with dignity and in a manner to ensure decorum in the deliberations of the body and shall be called to order by the Speaker for activities to the contrary, including eating at desks, reading newspapers and other materials not pertinent to legislation, unnecessary conversation, and inappropriate dress. The members of the House shall refrain from private conversations and shall preserve silence when another member has the floor and is speaking. Rule 14. Applause, hisses, or other noises in the House chamber, in the gallery, or in the lobbies during any speech or legislative proceeding shall be promptly suppressed. Placards, displays, banners, and signs are prohibited and shall be removed promptly. The Speaker shall have the power to cause the galleries and lobbies of the House to be cleared by the messenger, sergeant-at-arms, or doorkeepers in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct therein. The Speaker shall have the power to cause any person so offending to be arrested and brought before the bar of the House in order to be dealt with for contempt of the House. Rule 15. No person shall enter the gallery of the House chamber unless such person has been issued a card by the Speaker authorizing such person to enter the gallery. Such card must be signed by the Speaker and must be displayed by such person to the doorkeeper of the gallery. The Speaker is authorized to revoke any such card. SPEAKER'S POWERS AND DUTIES Rule 16. The Speaker shall vote in all cases of election by the House. In other cases the Speaker shall not vote unless the House shall be equally divided or unless the Speaker's vote, if given to the minority, will make the division equal. In case of such equal division, the question shall be lost. But in all cases where a fixed constitutional vote is required to pass the bill or measure under consideration and the bill or measure lacks only one vote to pass, the Speaker shall vote; and the Speaker's vote shall be counted the same as that of any other member. Rule 17. All questions as to the priority of business to be acted on shall be decided by the Speaker without debate. Rule 18. When two or more members rise at the same time, the Speaker shall name the member to be recognized. Rule 19. The Speaker shall, in the Speaker's discretion, suspend irrelevant debate and command silence whenever the Speaker deems it necessary. Rule 20. At any time the Speaker may order the roll called on any question and take the vote by yeas and nays unless otherwise ordered by the House. Rule 21. The Speaker shall assign seats to the members. Members who were members during the last regular session of the House shall have the right to retain the seats which they held during such last regular session. Rule 22. The Speaker of the House shall administer the oaths required of the subordinate officers of the House. Rule 23. During a day's session, the Speaker may name any member to perform the duties of the chair during any part of that day. Rule 24. Whenever, from any cause, the Speaker is absent at the beginning of a daily session, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall preside. If both are absent, the Clerk of the House MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1929 shall call the House to order and shall preside until the election of an acting Speaker Pro Tempore. Such election shall be the first business of the House. The acting Speaker Pro Tempore thus elected shall preside until the return of one of the first named officers, at which time his or her functions shall cease. Rule 25. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section III, Paragraph II(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the procedure provided in this rule for the election of a Speaker shall be followed. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker during a regular session of the General Assembly and there are at least six legislative days remaining in such session, the election for Speaker shall be held within five days after the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker. Such election shall be held on a date and at a time to be designated by the Speaker Pro Tempore who has become the Speaker. Except as provided in this rule, if the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker at any other time during the two-year term, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall call an election to be held within 30 days after he or she becomes Speaker. Such election shall be held on a date and at a time to be designated by the Speaker Pro Tempore who has become the Speaker. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker at a time when there are 60 days or less remaining in the two-year term, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall continue to serve as Speaker until the convening of the General Assembly for the next regular session. Any election provided for in this rule shall be held in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the state capitol. PROTEST AND APPEAL Rule 26. Should any member of the House be dissatisfied with the ruling of the Speaker on any point, such member shall rise and respectfully address the Speaker and say: "I appeal from the decision of the chair." The Speaker will then state to the House the point ruled on and the Speaker's decision on it. Debate on the correctness of the ruling shall be limited to 20 minutes. The Speaker shall put the question of appeal to the House for a vote. The ruling of the Speaker shall be sustained unless overruled by the vote of a majority of all members to which the House is entitled. All appeals from the decision of the chair shall be made immediately, and no appeal shall be in order after other business has intervened from the time of the alleged error of the chair and before the appeal is sought. GENERAL BUSINESS AND ORDER OF BUSINESS Rule 27. The following shall be the order of business: (1) Call of the roll. (2) Scripture reading and prayer by the chaplain. (3) Report of the Committee on Journals. (4) Confirmation of the journal. (5) Unanimous consents. (6) Introduction of bills and resolutions. (7) First and second readings and reference of House bills and resolutions. (8) Report of standing committees. (9) Third reading and passage of uncontested local bills and resolutions. (10) First and second readings and reference of Senate bills and resolutions. (11) Unfinished business of previous session. (12) Orders of the day. (13) Senate amendments to House bills and resolutions and reports of conference commit- tees. (14) Motions to reconsider. (15) Points of personal privilege. (16) Bills and resolutions for third reading. Rule 28. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Journals to read the journal of each day's proceedings and report to the House that the same is correct. The reports of the Committee on Journals may be made at any time. 1930 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rule 29. During the last 21 days of each session, the Committee on Rules shall arrange and fix the calendar for each day's business. Such calendar shall be a standing and continuing special order during such period. Only the Committee on Rules may amend the rules calendar during any legislative day except that such calendar may be changed by a three fourths' vote of the members voting, provided such three-fourths constitutes a majority of the members elected to the House. There shall be no debate, however, on the adoption of the calendar of the Committee on Rules during the last 21 days of the session. Rule 30. Every motion to make special orders shall be submitted in writing to the Committee on Rules and reported upon by the committee before being submitted to the House. Rule 31. Any motion to suspend or change the rules or change the order of business shall be decided without debate, provided that, whenever a report from the Committee on Rules is submitted to the House, the questions arising on the report shall be debatable until the report of the committee is agreed to or disagreed to or the main question is ordered. Rule 32. The report of the Committee on Rules is in order at any time when the House is not actually engaged in other business. Rule 33. No rule shall be suspended or changed nor the order of business changed except by unanimous consent or by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members to which the House is entitled. Rule 34. No change in or addition to these rules shall be made unless such proposed change or addition is first referred in writing to the Committee on Rules and reported back to the House. However, the rules may be suspended as provided in Rule 40 without referral to the Committee on Rules. Rule 35. The roll call at the opening of each session of the House shall not be dispensed with except by a vote of a majority of the members voting or by unanimous consent. The motion to dispense with the roll call shall be decided without debate. The electric roll-call system may be used to call the roll by the members using the "aye" switch to signify their presence. Rule 36. When a message is sent to the House of Representatives, it shall be announced at the door of the House by the doorkeeper and be respectfully communicated to the chair by the person through whom it may be sent. Messages may be received at any time while the door is open except while a question is being put or a ballot or viva voce vote is being taken. A message shall be presented to the House by the Speaker when it is received or thereafter according to its nature and the business in which the House is engaged; or its consideration may, on motion, be ordered by the House. Rule 37. Questions of privilege shall be those affecting the rights, safety, and dignity of the House collectively and the integrity of its proceedings; and the rights, reputation, and conduct of members individually, in their representative capacity only. Questions of privilege shall have precedence over all other questions except a motion to adjourn, provided that, when any matter is pending before the House, no question of personal privilege shall be acted on until disposition is made of the pending question. No member shall be allowed to rise on a point of personal privilege until the period immediately preceding the commencement of the third reading of bills and resolutions. Rule 38. Every motion for information from the executive department or any other department of the state government shall be considered on the same legislative day on which it is made except that, by a vote of a majority of the members elected, such motion may be postponed for consideration until the next legislative day after the day on which such motion is made, but no later. Rule 39. The House shall convene daily at 10:00 A.M. unless otherwise ordered by the House. The hour of adjournment shall be fixed by a majority of the House, on motion without debate. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1931 Rule 40. No member shall take any books or papers from the possession of the House or Clerk without first notifying the Clerk and, if requested by the Clerk, giving the Clerk a receipt to return such books or papers in a reasonable time or on demand by the Clerk. Rule 41. No general bill or resolution shall be released to any person, including members of the House, except upon the condition that such person shall return the bill or resolution to the Clerk or to the chairman of the committee to which it was referred within six hours of the request of the Clerk or chairman to do so. Rule 42. A motion objecting to the reading of any paper shall be determined by a vote of the House without debate. QUORUM AND ABSENTEES Rule 43. The power to compel the attendance of members, in order to keep or secure a quorum, shall be vested in the Speaker. The Speaker may have the doors of the House closed and when the doors are closed, no member shall be allowed to retire from the House without first obtaining leave from the Speaker. The messenger, doorkeeper, and sergeant-at-arms of the House, on order of the Speaker, may arrest any absentees and bring them before the House when necessary to secure a quorum. Rule 44. Whenever the result of a vote taken shall disclose the fact that no quorum of the House is present or when the Speaker shall officially state the fact to the House, it shall be in order for any member to make a motion for a call of the House. When such motion is made, the Speaker shall state the question as follows: "Shall the motion for the call of the House prevail?" If one-fifth of the members present shall vote in the affirmative, the Speaker shall order the Clerk to call the roll of members and the absentees shall be noted. The doors shall then be closed, after which the names of the absentees shall again be called. By order of the majority of the members present, those who do not appear and who are absent without leave may be sent for and arrested wherever they may be found by the messenger, doorkeeper, or sergeant-at-arms, and their attendance secured. The House shall determine upon what conditions they shall be discharged. Rule 45. Upon the call of all the members, the names of the absentees shall be noted by the Clerk and shall appear upon the journal. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep a separate list of the absentees from each day's proceedings. Such list shall be entered upon the journal. The list shall show which absentees are absent without leave, which are absent with leave, which are absent for providential causes, and which are absent for business reasons. INTRODUCTION AND READING Rule 46. No bill or resolution having the effect of law shall be introduced unless the same shall have been filed in the office of the Clerk not later than one hour after the time of adjournment on the previous day. Whenever any bill or resolution having the force and effect of law is filed with the Clerk, it shall be read for the first time on the succeeding day and such day shall be deemed to be the date on which the bill was introduced. Any bill or resolution requiring three readings prior to its passage shall then automatically be read for the second time on the legislative day following the day on which it is introduced. There shall be no debate on the first or second reading of any bill or resolution requiring three readings prior to its passage. Rule 47. When introducing a bill or resolution, a member shall file an original and one copy with the Clerk. All bills and resolutions shall be typed, printed, or otherwise duplicated and the name and district of the member introducing the same shall be on the back thereof. The title or a brief summary thereof shall also appear on the back. Rule 48. Any bill or resolution relating to or affecting state revenues, general taxation, pari-mutuel wagering, alcoholic beverages, water resources, or hazardous wastes shall not 1932 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be deemed to be a local or special bill or resolution but shall be treated as a general bill or resolution. Rule 49. As soon as possible after any bill or resolution of general application is filed in the Clerk's office, the Clerk shall cause the same to be printed. When such bill or resolution is placed on the general calendar, the Clerk shall distribute a copy thereof to each member of the House. Whenever any such bill or resolution of general application shall be reported back by the committee to which it was referred with the recommendation that it do pass as amended or that it do pass by substitute, the Clerk shall cause the recommended amendment or substitute to be printed and copies thereof to be distributed to each member. No bill or resolution of general application shall be considered by the House unless copies of the same and any committee amendments or committee substitute shall have been printed and distributed to the members prior to consideration for passage. The House may at any time by a vote of a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, suspend action upon any pending bill or resolution of general application until all amendments, or substitutes, or both offered thereto on the floor shall have been printed and distributed to the members. Rule 50. All bills and resolutions on the calendar shall be called as directed by the Speaker or by the House. However, the general appropriations bill shall have precedence on the third reading over all other matters, even special orders, until final disposition of such bill. Rule 51. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to place on each bill and resolution, as it is read the first time, a number following the numerical order in which such bills and resolutions are read the first time. Before reading any bill or resolution the second or third time, the Clerk shall distinctly state its number and the name of the member by whom it is introduced. Rule 52. A motion to engross a bill or resolution may be made upon reading the bill or resolution the first time, and at no other time. When a motion to engross is made, no debate shall be permitted, except that the movant may speak to his or her motion not longer than five minutes and any one other member of the House may speak in opposition thereto for five minutes. No bill or resolution shall be engrossed except upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, or except by unanimous consent. In case of engrossment of any bill or resolution, the entry thereof shall be made by the Clerk and the bill or resolution shall not be amended or changed in any manner thereafter. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE Rule 53. Upon the introduction of any bill, resolution, or other matter, requiring reference to a committee, the Speaker shall as a matter of course and without debate assign the same to an appropriate committee. All resolutions providing for appointment of committees of inquiry or investigation and any or all other resolutions which are not privileged, except motions for information from the executive department and any other department of the state government, shall be referred by the Speaker to the appropriate committee. Except as provided in this rule, every privileged resolution shall be referred to a committee. It shall not be necessary, however, to refer to a committee a privileged resolution which commends, congratulates, or extends condolences or which is of a similar nature. The presiding officer shall determine whether a resolution is privileged and shall determine whether it is to be referred to a committee. Rule 54. No Committee of the Whole House or other committee shall deface or interline a bill, resolution, or other paper referred to the committee but shall report any amendment recommended on a separate paper, noting the section, page, or line to which the amendment relates. No person shall write upon or mark upon the original bill, resolution, or other paper in any manner. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1933 Rule 55. All reports of a committee shall be in writing. The minority of a committee may make a report in writing, setting forth succinctly the reasons for its dissent. Wherever practicable, each committee shall include with its report on each general bill or resolution a brief resume of the bill. If the committee shall so order, the Clerk shall have such report printed and distributed to the members of the House. Rule 56. In cases where the report of a committee is favorable to the passage of a bill or resolution or the bill or resolution is reported without recommendation, the same shall be passed to a third reading without question. If the report of a committee is adverse to the passage of a bill or resolution, the question shall be on agreeing to the report of the committee. However, House and Senate bills and resolutions adversely reported shall not be taken up except by request of a member of the House. Such request must be made not later than adjournment of the next legislative day following the unfavorable committee report. In such case, the motion to disagree shall be placed on the calendar. If the report of the committee is agreed to, the bill or resolution shall be lost. If the report of the committee is disagreed to, the bill or resolution shall be put on the general calendar unless the bill or resolution is recommitted. Rule 57. If a bill or resolution has been referred to and reported by more than one committee or has been reported and recommitted to the same committee, the last committee report shall be acted on by the House. In all cases, the report of the Committee of the Whole House shall be first acted on by the House. Rule 58. Whenever any bill or resolution has been referred to a committee and the committee has held the bill or resolution in its custody or control for ten legislative days without reporting on it, any member of the House shall have the right, immediately after the confirmation of the journal, to serve notice that at the next regular meeting day of the House he or she will submit a motion instructing such committee to report such bill or resolution back to the House. On the next regular meeting day of the House after such notice has been given, any member of the House, immediately after the confirmation of the journal, may move to instruct such committee to report such bill or resolution back to the House. If the motion is passed by two-thirds of those voting, if those voting constitute a quorum, it shall be the duty of such committee to report such bill or resolution accordingly, with or without recommendation, at the next regular meeting day. Upon failure of the committee to report such bill or resolution accordingly, it shall automatically be returned to the House for consideration. Debate on such motion to instruct the committee to report a bill or resolution back to the House shall be limited to 20 minutes unless otherwise ordered by the House. When such bill or resolution is so reported or returned to the House, it may be referred or committed as other bills or resolutions. Any motion or resolution to set a special order or to change the order of business for any particular day which has been referred to the Committee on Rules may be held in the custody and control of such committee for only three days. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE Rule 59. All appropriation bills shall be considered in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 60. The Speaker may resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole House without a motion being made therefor. Rule 61. On motion of a member, the House may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole House by a majority of those voting, provided that the total vote constitutes a quorum, if notice of intention to make such motion has been given during the session of the preceding day. Individual speeches on such motion shall be limited to three minutes. If such notice has not been given, the motion shall prevail if it receives the affirmative votes of two-thirds of those voting, if the two-thirds constitutes a majority of all of the members elected to the House. Whenever the House, either by its own vote or by unanimous consent, commits any bill or resolution to the Committee of the Whole House and, subsequently, a motion is made to resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole House to 1934 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, consider such bill or resolution and such motion is lost, the motion shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of the Speaker to require the Clerk to read the bill or resolution again at the following day's session under the order of introduction of new matter or reading of bills the first time. The Speaker shall then refer such bill or resolution to the appropriate committee unless otherwise ordered by the House. However, for the consideration of the general appropriations bill, the House may, on motion of a member, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, and no previous notice shall be necessary. Rule 62. In forming a Committee of the Whole House, the Speaker shall appoint a chairman to preside in committee and shall leave the chair. Rule 63. The Committee of the Whole House shall not proceed with the business before it whenever a vote on any question discloses the fact that no quorum of the House is present. Whenever it is suggested that a quorum is not present, the chairman of the committee shall determine such fact by actual count of the committee and shall report the same to the committee. If no quorum is present, the chairman shall, on his or her own motion, order that the committee immediately rise and the chairman shall report the absence of a quorum to the House. Rule 64. The rules of the House shall be observed by the Committee of the Whole House, so far as they may be applicable, except that the Committee of the Whole House can not: (1) refer a matter to any other committee; (2) adjourn; (3) enforce the previous question; (4) consider a motion to lay on the table or to indefinitely postpone; (5) limit the number of times a member may speak; (6) consider a call of the House; and (7) take votes by yeas and nays. Rule 65. A motion to reconsider shall be in order in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 66. In the Committee of the Whole House, the Speaker may take part in the proceedings; and the Speaker, as well as all other members, shall vote on all questions before the committee unless the Speaker is excused. No pairing of members shall be recognized or allowed in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 67. In the Committee of the Whole House, any papers in the possession of the House may be called for by any member and read by the Clerk for the information of the committee unless the committee shall otherwise order. Rule 68. The chairman of the Committee of the Whole House shall have power to have the galleries or lobbies cleared in case of any disorderly conduct therein and shall have the same powers as the Speaker under Rule 81. Rule 69. A Committee of the Whole House can not punish disorderly conduct of its members but must report the same to the House for action thereon. Rule 70. If, at any time in the Committee of the Whole House, it shall be desired to close the debate, or to limit the time allowed members for speaking, the committee may rise and report its desire to the House, and the House shall take such action thereon as it may see fit. Rule 71. If a Committee of the Whole House, for want of time, fails to complete any matter under consideration at any sitting, it may, on motion and at any time, recess and reconvene. Rule 72. A motion "that the Committee of the Whole House rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again" may be made at any time when the movant can legitimately obtain the floor. Such motion shall take precedence over all other motions and shall be decided without debate. When it prevails, the committee shall immediately rise. Rule 73. When the hour for adjournment of the House arrives, the Committee of the Whole House shall automatically rise and the Speaker shall assume the chair. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1935 Rule 74. When the Committee of the Whole House has disposed of bills, resolutions, or other measures before it, by motion and question, it shall rise, and the chairman shall be instructed to report the action of the committee to the House. At this point, the Speaker shall resume the chair, and the chairman shall return to the floor and shall state in substance as follows: "Mr. Speaker, the Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration (naming what) and has instructed me, as its chairman, to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that the same __________________"("do pass,""do pass as amended," "do pass by substitute," or "do not pass," as the case may be). The Speaker shall receive this report and repeat the same, and the matter shall then be before the House for action, just as though reported by any other committee. Rule 75. Amendments offered to an amendment in the Committee of the Whole House shall not be reported to the House, but the report shall contain only the result of the committee's action on the bill, resolution, or measure under its consideration. Rule 76. Amendments proposed by the Committee of the Whole House may be amended or rejected by the House, and matters stricken out by the committee may be restored by the House. Rule 77. The proceedings of the Committee of the Whole House shall not be recorded on the journal of the House, except so far as reported to the House by the chairman of the committee. DEBATE Rule 78. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the House, such member shall rise from his or her seat and respectfully address himself or herself to "Mr. Speaker." No member shall be recognized by the Speaker unless the member is at his or her designated seat. Rule 79. A member shall be confined to speaking on the matter in debate and shall not speak more than twice on any subject or more than once until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken. Rule 80. No member of the House shall occupy the floor longer than one hour in debating any question unless otherwise ordered by the House. On the last three days of the session no member of the House shall occupy the floor longer than 20 minutes in debating any question unless otherwise ordered by the House. Any time allowed under Rule 125 shall be in addition to the time provided for in this rule. Any motion to limit or extend the time of individual speeches shall be decided without debate. No such motion shall prevail unless it shall receive the affirmative votes of two-thirds of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum. Such motion may be made at any time that the movant thereof may legitimately obtain the floor. Rule 81. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the House, the Speaker shall call such member to order, in which case the member shall immediately sit down unless permitted to explain. If appealed to, the House shall decide whether to confirm the Speaker's action. If the transgressor refuses to submit to the decision of the House, the member shall be reprimanded for the first offense or fined in a sum not exceeding $100.00 for the second offense. If the member continues to refuse to abide by the decision of the House such member may be expelled from the House by a two-thirds' vote of the members. Such vote shall be taken by yeas and nays and recorded on the journal of the House. Rule 82. If any member shall be called to order for words spoken, the words excepted to shall be taken down in writing by the Clerk and read. The words excepted to shall then be admitted, denied, or explained by the member who spoke them. Thereupon, the question of order shall be decided and such other proceedings shall be conducted as the House may deem proper in regard thereto. If, at any time, the House is acting under the previous 1936 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, question, such question of order and other proceedings referred to shall not be taken up for decision until after the previous question and the main question have been disposed of or until such future time as may then be ordered by the House. No member shall be held to answer or be subject to actions by the House for words spoken in debate if any other member has spoken or other business has intervened before the exception to the words is taken. Rule 83. Except as otherwise stated in these rules, no member shall address the House or a member of the House or interrogate a member who is speaking, except through the Speaker. Should the member speaking decline to be interrupted, the Speaker shall cause the member desiring to interrogate to be silent. Rule 84. No member shall refer in debate to any private conversation with another member. Rule 85. In addressing any other member, a member may designate the other member by: "Mr.," "Mrs.," or "Ms." plus the member's last name; or by the member's title, by the district he or she represents, or by the county or city of his or her residence. Examples of acceptable ways to address members are: "Mr. Jones," "Mrs. Smith," "Ms. Smith," "the Representative from the First District," "Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore," "Mr. Administration Floor Leader," "Mr. Majority Leader," "the lady from DeKalb," "the Representative from Waycross," or "the gentleman from Macon." MOTIONS Rule 86. When any subject is before the House for consideration or under debate, no motion shall be received except the following: (1) A motion to adjourn. (2) A motion to lay on the table. (3) A motion for the previous question. (4) A motion to adjourn to a time definite. (5) A motion to indefinitely postpone. (6) A motion to postpone to a day certain or to a time certain if postponed to a later time on the same legislative day. (7) A motion to commit. (8) A motion to amend. (9) A motion to print. Such motions shall have precedence in the order named. Any of the above motions may be withdrawn by the movant at any time prior to the vote on the motion. Such motions made by any member need not be seconded. Rule 87. No member may make more than one motion at a time. While the motion is being put to the House, the member making the motion must resume his or her seat, and such member is not further entitled to the floor unless recognized again by the Speaker. Rule 88. No member who has the floor shall make any motion, the effect of which is to cut off debate, without relinquishing the floor. COMMITMENT Rule 89. Motions to commit may be made to refer a bill, resolution, or other measure to a standing or special committee or Committee of the Whole House. On a motion to commit, no debate shall be allowed. A motion to commit may be amended by substituting another committee for the one named by the member making the motion. Rule 90. A motion to commit to a standing committee takes precedence over a motion to commit to a special committee and shall be first voted on. However, where a motion is made that a bill, resolution, or other measure be committed to the Committee of the Whole House, this motion shall be put before either of the above-named motions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1937 Rule 91. Any proposition that has been referred to any standing or special committee may, on motion, be recommitted to the same or any other committee by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum. TABLING Rule 92. A motion to lay on the table may be made after the motion for the previous question has been sustained; but, after the main question has been ordered, no motion to lay on the table is in order. Rule 93. No motion to lay an amendment on the table shall be in order. Rule 94. Neither the motion to lay on the table nor the motion to take from the table is debatable or amendable. Rule 95. A motion to lay on the table or to take from the table may be renewed from time to time when new business has intervened between the votes. Rule 96. If the motion to lay on the table prevails, it removes the measure from the consideration of the House, together with all the motions attached to it at the time. When a proposition is taken from the table, it stands before the House in the exact form, with all the motions pertaining to it, as it stood at the time the motion to lay on the table prevailed. The measure and all motions shall remain in numerical order on the general calendar; provided, however, if the measure is tabled during the last 21 days of a session and taken from the table on the same legislative day, it shall remain on that day's rules calendar and shall be treated as any other measure then on the rules calendar. Rule 97. A majority of a quorum voting is necessary to lay a bill, resolution, or paper on the table. At any time when the House is not engaged on any other measure, a majority of a quorum voting may take from the table any bill, resolution, or paper which has been ordered to lie on the table. INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT Rule 98. A motion to indefinitely postpone, if decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, thereby disposes of said bill, resolution, or other measure for the session. Only one motion to indefinitely postpone any bill, resolution, or other measure shall be allowed. Rule 99. While the motion to indefinitely postpone takes precedence over a motion to postpone to a day certain, or to commit, or to amend, a motion to indefinitely postpone cannot be applied to said motions, nor can it be applied to incidental questions, such as questions of order, reading of papers, withdrawal of a motion, and suspension of a rule. Rule 100. The motion to indefinitely postpone lays open the whole question for debate, but the motion cannot be amended. POSTPONEMENT Rule 101. A motion to postpone to a day or time certain cannot be applied to subordinate or incidental questions but only to the whole measure. When the motion prevails, it carries forward the whole proposition and its motions to the day or time named. Rule 102. On a motion to postpone a question to a day or time certain, debate on the merits of the question is not in order. Debate and amendments may be allowed, but shall be confined strictly to the proposition to postpone and to show why one day or time is preferred to another. It shall be the duty of the Speaker to hold members rigidly to these points. Rule 103. The motion to postpone to a day or time certain may be amended by substituting one day or time for another. In this case, the time would be treated as a blank and the Speaker should treat any such amendment as the Speaker would those to fill a blank. 1938 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rule 104. A motion to postpone to a day known to be beyond the limits of the session shall not be in order. Rule 105. If the motion to postpone a bill, a resolution, or other measure is decided in the negative, the question is left before the House as it was before the motion was made, and a second motion to postpone cannot be made on the same day. Rule 106. The motion to postpone a bill, resolution, or other measure to a day or time certain, when decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, providing the total vote constitutes a quorum, removes the subject from before the House until the day or time designated. AMENDMENT Rule 107. There are three ways in which a proposition may be amended: (1) By inserting or adding words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. (2) By striking out words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. (3) By striking out and inserting words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. An amendment is subject to be amended in all three of the ways mentioned above, but it is not permissible to amend an amendment to an amendment, except by unanimous consent. Rule 108. A substitute shall be treated as an amendment in these rules. However, for the purpose of amending a substitute, a substitute shall not be treated as an amendment. Rule 109. All motions to amend any matter before the House must be in writing. They must plainly and distinctly set forth the amendment desired and the part or parts of the bill or resolution where the amendment shall be inserted or added. Rule 110. Any irrelevant motion, irrelevant amendment, or amendment which is not germane to the subject under consideration shall be ruled out of order by the Speaker. Rule 111. Where blanks occur in any proposition, they must be filled before any motion is made to amend the proposition. Rule 112. When a bill or resolution is before the House for consideration, and amendments are pending thereto, and a substitute shall be offered for said bill or resolution, and an amendment shall be offered to said substitute, it shall be in order for the House to perfect first the original bill or resolution and then perfect the substitute. The question shall then be on agreeing to the substitute as amended, if it has been amended; and, if decided in the affirmative, the question shall be, "Shall this bill pass by substitute?" or "Shall this resolution be adopted by substitute?" as the case may be." If both a committee substitute and a floor substitute are offered for a bill or resolution, a vote shall be taken on the committee substitute first. Rule 113. When a motion is made to amend by striking out a part of a bill or resolution, any amendment offered to perfect the part proposed to be stricken shall be put before the question is put for striking it out. Rule 114. On all questions, whether in committee or in the House, the last amendment, the most distant day, and the largest sum shall be considered first. Rule 115. After commitment of a bill and report thereof to the House, it may be amended before the report of the committee is agreed to by the House; but the amendments, if any, reported by the committee shall be disposed of before any other amendment is considered unless it is an amendment to a committee amendment. Rule 116. An amendment cannot be offered after the report of the committee to which the bill or resolution under consideration was referred has been agreed to by the House, unless the action of the House in so agreeing to the report of the committee shall first be reconsidered. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1939 Rule 117. When a proposition consisting of several sections or paragraphs is on a final reading and the House agrees to a motion to consider it by sections or paragraphs, the Clerk in reading it shall pause at the end of each section or paragraph. The amendments thereto shall be offered as the several sections or paragraphs are read. However, the amendments offered by the committee to which the bill or resolution was referred shall be read by the Clerk without any motion being made. When a section or paragraph has been adopted, it is not in order to recur and amend the same, unless first reconsidered. Rule 118. The questions which arise before the House respecting amendments by the Senate to a House bill or resolution are, in order of precedence: (1) A motion to agree to the Senate amendment. (2) A motion to disagree with the Senate amendment. (3) A motion to recede from the House's disagreement or amendment. (4) A motion to insist on the House's disagreement or amendment. When in the Speaker's opinion a Senate amendment to a House bill is not germane, the Speaker is authorized on the Speaker's own motion or upon a point of order being made to rule out such amendment. The effect of such ruling of the Speaker, if not appealed from or if appealed from and the appeal is not sustained, shall be the same as a vote of the House to disagree, and the Clerk shall so report it to the Senate. Such point of order shall take precedence over a motion to agree. However, when any question of disagreement with the Senate arises, the following motions shall be in order at any time the movant can legally obtain the floor: 1st. a motion to insist upon the House position and 2nd. a motion to recede from the House position. Debate thereon is limited as in the case of reconsideration. These motions shall be put in the order listed, subject to disposition by the House of any amendments affecting the matter in disagreement. Rule 119. A motion to amend an amendment made by the Senate to a House bill or resolution takes precedence over a motion to agree or disagree to the amendment. Rule 120. When any bill or resolution which originated in the House has been amended in the Senate and is before the House for action on the Senate amendment, an amendment may be offered in the House to the Senate amendment; but the House amendment to the Senate amendment cannot be further amended. The amendment offered in the House to the Senate amendment must be agreed to or voted down before the Senate amendment, as amended by such House amendment, may be agreed to or voted down. Rule 121. A Senate amendment to a House bill or resolution must be adopted by the vote required to pass the bill, resolution, or matter under consideration. PREVIOUS QUESTION Rule 122. The previous question may be called and ordered upon a single motion or an amendment, or it may be made to embrace all authorized motions or amendments and include the entire bill. Rule 123. Any member may call for a division of the question on a subject which, in the opinion of the presiding officer, is one which may be divided. The member calling for a division must state what definite parts and how many parts the member would have the question divided into. Each part of the divided proposition must be so distinct that if taken away the remainder can stand by itself as a consistent and entire unit. A qualifying paragraph, an exception, or a proviso, if taken from that to which it belongs, would not contain a distinct or entire proposition. A motion to "strike out and insert" is an indivisible proposition. Rule 124. The motion for the previous question shall be decided without debate and shall take precedence over all other motions except a motion to adjourn or to lay on the table. Neither of such motions shall be made more than once until after the previous question has been exhausted. When it is moved, the first question shall be, "Shall the motion for the previous question be sustained?" If this is decided by a majority of those voting, 1940 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, and the next question: "Shall the main question be now put?" is decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, all other motions, except one to reconsider the action in ordering the main question, will be out of order and the House cannot adjourn until the previous question is exhausted or the regular hour of adjournment arrives. No motion to reconsider the action of the House in ordering the main question shall be in order after the Clerk has called the first name on call of the yeas and nays and the vote of any member has been given, or the Speaker has ordered the roll-call system to be unlocked for voting, or after a division of the House has been had on the vote and the vote is in process of being counted and announced. In such cases the roll call shall be completed, the vote counted, and the result finally announced. Rule 125. When the previous question has been ordered, the House shall proceed to act on the main question without debate, except that, before the main question is put, 20 minutes shall be allocated to the chairman of the committee whose report of the bill or other measure is under consideration to close the debate. The chairman may yield the floor to such members as he or she may designate for all or any part of the 20 minutes allowed under this paragraph. In all cases where a minority committee report has been submitted on the legislation, if the previous question has been ordered, and prior to the time allocated to the chairman, there shall be allocated 20 minutes to the first signer of the minority report to present the minority position. He or she may yield the floor to such members as he or she may designate for all or part of the time allowed under this paragraph. Rule 126. All incidental questions of order arising after a motion is made for the previous question, and pending such motion, shall be decided without debate, whether on appeal or otherwise. Rule 127. The effect of the order that the main question be now put is to bring the House to a vote on the pending questions. Rule 128. After the main question has been ordered, a motion to reconsider this action will, if adopted, have the effect to repeal the ordering of both the main question and the previous question and will leave the pending measure again open to debate and amendment, and the same time limits provided for in Rule 125 shall be applicable. The motion to reconsider the ordering of the main question can be made only once and, if lost or if the main question is again subsequently ordered on the pending measure, no second motion to reconsider the ordering of the main question shall be entertained. VOTING Rule 129. If no specific vote is provided in these rules for the passage of any resolution, motion, or measure, which will not become a law, the vote for such passage must be by at least a majority of all members to which the House is entitled, unless enacted by unanimous consent. Rule 130. No member shall be permitted to cast his or her vote on any motion, resolution, amendment, bill, or other question until the question is put to the House under the rules of the House by the Speaker. Rule 131. The Speaker's method of stating a question or any motion, after the same has been read to the House by the Clerk, shall be as follows: "All in favor of the motion will say 'Aye.' Those opposed will say 'No.'" When a decision seems doubtful to the Speaker or when a division of the House is called for by any member of the House, the Speaker shall call upon the members in favor of the motion to indicate by a show of hands. After a count is had by the Clerk, the Speaker shall call upon the members to reverse their positions, and the Speaker shall announce the result. Rule 132. When less than a quorum vote on any subject under consideration by the House, the Speaker may order the doors of the House to be closed and the roll of members called by the Clerk or by the electric roll-call system. If it is ascertained that a quorum is present, either by answering to their names or by their presence in the House, the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1941 refusal of any member present to vote, unless excused, shall be deemed a contempt of the House. Rule 133. After the main question is ordered, any member may call for a division of the House in taking the vote or may call for the yeas and nays. If the call for the yeas and nays is sustained by one-fifth of the members voting, the vote shall be taken by the yeas and nays and so entered on the journal. A motion for the call of the yeas and nays shall be decided without debate. Rule 134. When the question is put, every member within the chamber shall vote unless the member is immediately and particularly interested therein or unless the member is excused by the House. A motion by a member to be excused from voting must be made before the House divides or before the call of the yeas and nays is commenced, and it shall be decided without debate. The member making the motion may briefly state the reason why it should prevail. In every case where the seat of a member is being contested, the sitting member and the contestant shall both retire from the House before the vote is taken. Rule 135. No pairing of members shall be recognized or allowed as an excuse for not voting. Rule 136. No member or person shall vote for another member on any question or proposition. Any violation of this rule may be punished by fine, censure, or other action ordered by the House. Rule 137. No member shall be permitted to explain his or her vote during a roll call, but such member may reduce his or her explanation to writing in not more than 200 words. If this writing is filed with the Clerk on the same day as the roll call, the writing shall be spread upon the journal. Rule 138. During the calling or reading of yeas and nays on any question, no debate shall be allowed. Rule 139. If the taking of yeas and nays is required by the Constitution, by House rule, or by law, the electric roll-call system shall be used, unless the Speaker orders the Clerk to take a viva voce roll call. On all other questions or propositions, the Speaker may, in the Speaker's discretion, order a division of the House, a roll call on the electric roll-call system, or a viva voce roll call. When the House is ready to vote upon a question and the vote is to be by the electric roll-call system, the Speaker shall state: "The question is on (designating the matter to be voted upon). All in favor of such question shall vote 'Aye,' and all opposed shall vote 'No.'" The Speaker shall then have the voting machine unlocked. When sufficient time has elapsed for each member to vote, the Speaker shall ask: "Have all members voted?" The Speaker shall then have the machine locked and announce the results. Rule 140. After the call of the yeas and nays, the Clerk shall verify how each member voted, and no member shall be permitted to change his or her vote unless the member declares at the time of the verification that he or she voted under a mistake of the question. When the electric roll-call system is used, this rule shall not be applicable. Verification of a roll-call vote may be dispensed with only by unanimous consent or by a majority of a quorum. When the electric roll-call system is used, no verification of the roll-call vote is required. Rule 141. Each member shall vote from such member's own seat when the yeas and nays are taken by the electric roll call, and during such a vote no person shall be allowed upon the floor of the House except the members and those persons provided for in these rules. Rule 142. Whenever on any question the yeas and nays have been ordered, the Clerk shall also enter on the journal the names of those members not voting. 1942 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, RECONSIDERATION Rule 143. Motions for reconsideration of a bill or resolution shall be in order immediately before the period for members to rise on points of personal privilege under Rule 37 and the third reading of bills and resolutions on the day succeeding the action sought to be reconsidered and such other days as provided in these rules. Before any action can be reconsidered, notice must have been given to the House of intention to so move during the legislative day during which the action sought to be reconsidered took place. The notice of a motion to reconsider shall not be withdrawn after the time has elapsed within which it might originally have been made. A motion for reconsideration takes a majority of those voting, providing the total vote constitutes a quorum. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on the last legislative day of the week, the motion for reconsideration shall be in order on the following Monday. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on either of the last three days of the session, the same may be reconsidered only before the transaction of other business. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on the last day on which a bill or resolution could be transmitted to the Senate in order to comply with any Senate rule relative to the first reading of House bills and resolutions in the Senate, the same may be reconsidered only before the transaction of other business. The action of the House upon a House amendment may be reconsidered at any time before final action upon the section, bill, or resolution to which the amendment relates. The action of the House on Senate amendments shall be in order for reconsideration immediately, and not otherwise. Rule 144. No bill, resolution, or amendment shall be reconsidered more than once. Rule 145. Any bill or resolution which is reconsidered shall take its place in numerical order on the general calendar and shall include any substitute and all amendments which were a part of such bill or resolution when the action of the House which is being reconsidered was taken. COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE Rule 146. Whenever any member moves that a committee of conference be appointed, on disagreeing votes or other matters of the two houses, and the motion prevails, the Speaker shall appoint three members for the committee who voted in the majority on the position assumed by the House on the passage of the bill or resolution, if such vote has been recorded. The committee of conference may consider the whole subject matter embraced in a bill, resolution, or other matter before it and may recommend recision by either house, new amendments, new bills and resolutions, or other germane changes before the members of the committee of conference are appointed. When a committee of conference has been appointed and has begun meeting, if two Senate members of the committee and two House members of the committee shall decide that the efficiency of the committee is being impeded or that the committee is unable to make sound fiscal recommendations, as a result of public meetings, a report of this decision shall be made by the House conferees to the full House. The full House shall then vote and, if a majority of the members elected to the House vote to adopt the report, the committee of conference shall continue its deliberations in executive session. The committee of conference may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings which are not in conflict with this rule. A report of a committee of conference must be approved by a majority vote of the entire membership of the committee before the report may be transmitted to either the Senate or the House. After a committee of conference has been in existence for five days and has failed to make a report to the House on the question under consideration, the House, on motion and by a majority vote of all members elected to the House, may discharge the House conferees and direct the Speaker to appoint another committee of conference. However, during the last five days of the session such motions may be made and passed at any time, but not more often than every three hours. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1943 All reports of committees of conference shall be printed and distributed to the Representatives prior to consideration of the same unless the printing of the same is dispensed with by a majority vote of all members elected to the House. All reports of committees of conference must be adopted by the vote required to pass the bill, resolution, or matter under consideration. ENACTMENT Rule 147. The Speaker may recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent: (1) to introduce new matter, (2) to recommit a bill or resolution, or (3) to withdraw a bill or resolution from one committee and recommit it to another. Rule 148. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time, except during the first thirty minutes after the confirmation of the journal, for the purpose of asking unanimous consent: (1) to read any bill or resolution the second time or any local bill or resolution or (2) to put any local bill or resolution upon its passage. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent to put any general bill or resolution upon its passage or to read such bill or resolution and recommit it. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent to cast such member's vote on any motion, resolution, amendment, bill, or other question. The Speaker shall entertain only one unanimous consent at any one time. Rule 149. Any bill or resolution may be withdrawn at any time by unanimous consent of the House or by a majority vote of all the members to which the House is entitled. Rule 150. No bill or resolution shall be transmitted to the Senate on the day of the passage thereof except by unanimous consent or unless two-thirds of the members voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, shall so order. However, any bill or resolution which requires action by the Senate, on the last day the Senate will accept a House bill and during the last three legislative days, shall be immediately transmitted by the Clerk to the Senate after the period for reconsideration has expired. Rule 151. All Acts and joint resolutions shall be signed by the Speaker and Clerk, and all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the House shall be signed by the Speaker and attested by the Clerk. ADJOURNMENT Rule 152. The motion to adjourn may be made at any time when the movant can legitimately obtain the floor. Rule 153. A motion to adjourn may be made after the motion for the previous question has been sustained. However, when the main question has been ordered, no motion to adjourn is in order; nor shall any motion to adjourn be in order after the Clerk has called the first name of the yeas and nays and a vote of one member has been given, or after the Speaker has ordered the roll-call system unlocked for voting, or after a division of the House has been had on a vote and the vote is in process of being counted and announced. In such cases the roll call shall be completed, the vote counted, and the result finally announced before a motion to adjourn shall be in order. Rule 154. A motion to adjourn is in no instance debatable, nor shall a motion to adjourn be made a second time until further progress has been made in the business before the House. A motion to adjourn in its simple form shall not be amended. Rule 155. A motion to adjourn to a particular day or for a particular time, if made when the House is not actually engaged in other business, is debatable and is amendable as to the day or time proposed. Rule 156. When a motion to adjourn in its simple form prevails, it adjourns the House to the next legislative day. 1944 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rule 157. Whenever the hour of adjournment, as fixed by a prior resolution, shall arrive after the report of the committee has been agreed to, the session shall continue until the final vote is taken and announced. Rule 158. At the time of adjournment, no member shall leave his seat until the Speaker leaves the chamber. CONTESTS Rule 159. All contests to the seating of any person elected as a member of the House of Representatives shall be filed with the Clerk of the House. When a contest is filed, the Clerk shall report the contest to the Speaker who shall refer it to the Committee on Rules. The committee shall convene as soon as possible and, after notifying the person whose seat is contested, shall proceed to resolve the contest and file its actions with the Clerk. The action of the committee shall be considered the action of the House until the next legislative day, at which time the House shall affirm or reverse the committee or take such other action thereon as it sees fit. In all contests, the person whose seat is contested shall have notice and opportunity to be heard, the right of counsel, and the right to compulsory process for the production of evidence in his or her behalf. Contests will only be received or recognized by the Clerk when filed by a person duly certified as having been elected to the House or by a person who was a candidate for such contested seat in the election held to fill the seat. No person may file a contest to more than one seat. PAGES Rule 160. Each member of the House shall be allowed a maximum of seven page days during each annual session. One page day shall be deemed to be utilized by the service of one page. Said seven page days may be utilized on one legislative day or on separate legislative days in the discretion of the member. No one shall be eligible to serve as a page who is not at least 12 years of age. A member must make a reservation for each page at least one week prior to the date on which the member wishes such page to serve. PRIVILEGED RESOLUTIONS Rule 161. The Clerk of the House shall mail not more than two copies of any privileged resolution which is adopted by the House. If the author or authors of any such resolution desire additional copies to be mailed, such author or authors shall bear the cost thereof. The Speaker resolved the House into a Committee of the Whole House for the purpose of considering HR 795, designating Representative Lee of the 72nd as Chairman thereof. The Speaker called the House to order. The Committee of the Whole arose and through its Chairman reported HR 795 back to the House with the recommendation that the same Do Pass, by Substitute. By unanimous consent, further consideration of HR 795 was postponed until tomorrow morning, immediately following the period of unanimous consents. Representative Coleman of the 118th District, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1984 1945 Your Committee on Public Safety 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, Coleman of the 118th Chairman Representative Burruss of the 20th 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. 1946 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Tuesday, February 21, 1984 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 Joel D. McDavid, Resident Bishop of the Atlanta Episcopal Area (Georgia) of the United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia. Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct. By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents: 1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. By unanimous consent, the 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 1688. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority Act," so as to provide that the bonds required pursuant to Code Section 13-10-1 of the O.C.G.A. shall be deemed provided as to any contract for the provision of professional services by the furnishing of a certificate of a professional liability insurance policy in lieu of such bonds; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1689. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to levy a tax on railroad corporations to help reimburse the state for improvements to highways necessitated by the presence of railroad tracks; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Ways & Means. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1947 HR 807. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th and Hirsch of the 96th: A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Health Improvement Programs; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 808. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Hasty of the 8th, Anderson of the 8th, Colwell of the 4th, and Twiggs of the 4th: A RESOLUTION creating the Appalachian Development Highway Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 809. By: Representatives Young of the 134th, Greene of the 130th, Clark of the 55th, Morton of the 47th, Buck of the 95th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Independent School System Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time: HB 1671 HB 1672 HB 1673 HB 1674 HtlRo HB 1677 HB 1678 HB 1679 HB 1680 HB 1681 HB 1682 HB 1683 HB 1684 HB 1685 HB 1686 HK 791 HR 796 HR 805 SB 557 Representative Ross of the 82nd 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 334 Do Pass SB 504 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Ross of the 82nd Chairman Representative Childers of the 15th District, Acting 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: 1948 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 28 Do Pass SB 401 Do Pass SB 497 Do Pass SB 473 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Childers of the 15th Acting Chairman Representative Triplett of the 128th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Highways 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 recommendation: SR 383 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman Representative Lambert of the 66th District, Chairman of the Committee on Industry, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Industry has had under consideration the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 535 Do Pass SR 328 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Lambert of the 66th Chairman Representative Phillips of the 120th District, Chairman of the Committee on Natural Resources, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Natural Resources has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 513 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Phillips of the 120th Chairman Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1949 Your Committee on Rules 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 519 Do Pass SR 278 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman Representative Daugherty of the 33rd 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 887 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 167 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 398 Do Pass SB 425 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Daugherty of the 33rd 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 1634 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1658 Do Pass HB 1659 Do Pass HB 1660 Do Pass HB 1662 Do Pass HB 1664 Do Pass HB 1665 Do Pass HB 1666 Do Pass HB 1668 Do Pass HB 1669 Do Pass HB 1670 Do Pass HB 600 Do Pass, as Amended SB 503 Do Pass, as Amended Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman Representative Wilson of the 20th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 436 Do Pass, by Substitute 1950 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Respectfully submitted, Wilson of the 20th Chairman The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 36th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: HR 570 Children & Youth Study Comm.: Create HR 697 Antique Gambling Device Study Comm.: Create HR 714 Jt. Water Safety Study Comm.: Create HR 735 Motor Vehicle Ins. Renewal Rate: Study Comm.: Create SB 38 Garnishment: Amount of Summons SB 61 Traffic Offenses: Modifying Judgments SB 112 Co/Area Board of Education: Sell Property: Voc. Ed. SB 191 Indemnification: Cert. Emp.: Human Resources SB 224 Torts: Animals Causing Injuries SB 254 Pardons and Paroles: Supervision Fees SB 312 Juvenile Court: Judges' Compensation SB 319 Hospitals: Patient Prop.: Transfer SB 343 Motor Vehicle: Major Component Part: Definition SB 346 Hospital Authority: Membership SB 367 Antifreeze: Licenses: Calendar Year SB 371 Solicitors: Legal Experience: Time SB 376 State Emp. Agency Advisory Council: Termination SB 419 Oil and Gas and Deep Drilling Act: Amend SB 445 Abandoned Prop.: Business Associations: Time for Filing SB 446 Annexation: Municipal Corp.: Exclude Cert. Municipalities SR 265 Peach State Parkway: Designate SR 333 Social Security: Urge Congress to Amend Title XX Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman By unanimous consent, all House Bills and Resolutions passed today were ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: HB 1634. By: Representatives Mueller of the 126th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to create the Board of Elections of Chatham County; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To create the Board of Elections of Chatham County; to provide for the membership of said board; to provide for the qualifications of the members of said board; to provide TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1951 for election of certain members and for a chairman of the board; to provide restrictions on holding office as a member of the board; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for chief administrative officers of the board and for the powers, duties, and compensation of said officers; to provide for the compensation of the members and chairman of the board; to authorize the funding of salaries and benefits; to provide that the board shall exercise the powers and duties of election superintendents as provided in the Georgia Election Code; to provide for definitions; to provide for the intention of the General Assembly; to provide that this Act shall become effective on a certain date only if a certain Act of the General Assembly is repealed; 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. (a) The Board of Elections of Chatham County is created. The Board of Elections, hereinafter referred to in this Act as the "board," shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall b an elector of Chatham County, a resident of said county at least two years, and at least 25 years of age at the time of assuming office. (b) As used in this Act, the term "Georgia Election Code" means Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2. (a) The first members of the board provided for by this Act shall be the five members of the board of elections serving in Chatham County on June 30, 1984, pursuant to an Act creating boards of elections in each county of this state having a population of not less than 200,000 nor more than 250,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census, approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3697), as amended, by an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3530), an Act approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3778), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3604), and by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga.-J-. 1982, p. 3940). The members serving pursuant to the Act cited above shall serve until December 31, 1986. Successors shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The two political parties which received the highest votes cast for Governor at the 1982 general election shall each conduct an election at the 1986 general primary for the election of two members of < the board. The candidates for each of said parties shall qualify to run in the primary in accordance with the rules prescribed for the election of political party candidates in the Georgia Election Code. The winners of each of the primaries of the political parties and runoff if necessary shall take office as members of the board on January 1, 1987, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Such winners shall be certified by the board in office at the time of the primaries to the clerk of the superior court of Chatham County and to the Secretary of State. Such winners, upon taking office, shall take an oath substantially the same as the oath required by law for county registrars to take office. Thereafter, pursuant to the same procedures and requirements set forth in this subsection, successors shall be elected at the general primary and runoff ii" necessary immediately preceding the expiration of terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (c) The four members of the board elected as provided in subsection (b) of this section shall appoint a fifth member, who shall be the chairman of the board. The term of office of the chairman shall coincide with the terms of office of the elected members of the board as provided for in subsection (b) of this section. The elected members of the board shall appoint the chairman within 30 days following their election. If, at the end of such 30 day period, such members have not been able to agree upon the appointme."' of a chairman, the chairman shall be appointed by a committee composed of the semor superior court judge of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, the chairman of the board of county commissioners of Chatham County, the judges of the State Court of Chatham Coun CVi *ne foreman of tbe grand jury of Chatham County, and the chairman of the grand jury conference committee of Chatham County. (d) No member of the board shall preside over any general or special prim arv> e'ec" tion, or runoff in which the member is an opposed candidate for office other t nan as a 1952 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, candidate for reelection to membership on the board. If a member shall be so disqualified, then the executive committee of the political party which elected the member shall appoint an interim member who is not a candidate in said primary to serve until the successor is elected and qualified. If the chairman of the board shall be so disqualified, the interim appointment shall be by the governing authority of Chatham County but for no longer than ten days immediately following the next general primary or runoff if one is necessary. Such interim chairman shall serve until a successor is chosen and qualified. (e) No person who holds elective or appointive office, or is a salaried employee of the governing authority of Chatham County or of a municipality located within said county, or any member of the board of education of Chatham County, or any member of any commission appointed by the governing authority or any municipality located within Chatham County shall be eligible for appointment or election to the board if the person has so served within three months immediately preceding the person's becoming a member of the board in the case of the chairman or within three months immediately preceding the person's qualifying to run for any position on the board in the case of members other than the chairman; provided, however, any member of the board shall be eligible for reelection to the board. (f) In the event any vacancy shall occur for any reason, the party which elected the member in which the vacancy shall occur shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. In the event any vacancy shall occur for any reason in the office of chairman, the remaining members of the board shall appoint a chairman within 30 days following the occurrence of the vacancy. If, at the end of such 30 day period, such members have not been able to agree upon the appointment of a chairman, the chairman shall be appointed by the same committee specified by subsection (c) of this section to appoint the chairman when the other members of the board fail to act. (g) A member of the board may be removed from office for misfeasance or malfeasance in office on the grounds of and in the manner prescribed for the removal of clerks of the superior court as provided in Code Section 15-6-82 of the O.C.G.A. Section 3. (a) There shall be two chief administrative officers who shall be appointed by the board. Such persons shall be designated "election supervisors." Said election supervisors shall possess the same qualifications asi provided for board members in Section 1 of this Act. The election supervisors shall serve at the pleasure of the board, except that the board may not replace the election supervisors within 30 days of any primary, referendum, or election unless the election supervisors resign or become disqualified to serve. The election supervisors shall have such duties and responsibilities as shall be prescribed by the board by rules and regulations which shall be consistent with the provisions of the Georgia Election Code. The board shall fix the ; compensation and benefits of the election supervisors. (b) The board shall employ such clerical assistants as- is provided for by the governing authority of Chatham County within the budget approved pursuant to paragraph (11) of Code Section 21-2-70 of the O.C.G.A. Section 4. The salary of the chairman of the board shall be not less than $4,800.00 per annum, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Chatham County; the salary of each of the four members shall be not less than $2,400.00 per annum, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Chatham County. The governing authority of Chatham County shall be authorized to provide funding for salaries and employment benefits as are afforded other employees of the governing authority. O1 Section 5. Whenever any word used in this Act is defined by Code Section 21-2-2 injghe Georgia Election Code, such word shall have the meaning therein defined, and any tion pretation of this Act shall be governed by the Georgia Election Code. It is the intenCode f this Act to implement and carry out the authority provided by subsection (b) of action 21-2-40 of the Georgia Election Code. Sec the Act (*;*on 6- This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984, only if an Act repealing in counti^escr'kec' 'n subsection (a) of Section 2 of this Act creating a board of elections es of this state having a population of not less than 200,000 nor more than TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1953 250,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census is enacted at the 1984 regular session of the General Assembly and becomes effective as law on July 1, 1984. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. HB 1658. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Upson County, so as to change the composition of education districts; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1659. By: Representatives Adams of the 79th and Mostiler of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election 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 1660. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide for the appoint- ment of the chief magistrate and other magistrates of the Magistrate Court of Upson 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 1662. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the Upson County Superintendent of Schools by the board of educa- tion of Upson 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. 1954 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1664. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to continue in force and effect as part of the Constitution ratified at the general election in 1982 that constitutional amendment which exempts certain capital improvements of the Cabbagetown Historic District economic reuse establishment and certain additions thereto from all City of Atlanta and Fulton County ad valorem property taxes for a period of seven years following their establishment or addition; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1665. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and Thompson of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Marietta, so as to change the corporate limits of the City of Marietta; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1666. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Ware County; to provide for the county depositories; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed 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: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A BILL authorizing and directing the mayor and council of the City of Elberton to divide said city into wards, so as to establish and define wards within the City of Elberton for the purpose of electing members of the city council; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1669. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Hamilton of the 124th, Alien of the 127th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Mueller of the 126th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the manner of appointment of members to the Board of Chatham County Hospital Authority, so as to change the method of appointment of such members; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1955 On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representative Ginsberg of the 122nd wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on HB 1669. HB 1670. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change 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. HB 600. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the compensation of the clerk of the Probate Court of Chatham County; to provide that the clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County shall serve as the clerk of probate court; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend HB 600 by striking Section 2 and renumbering Sections 3 and 4 as Sections 2 and 3, respectively. 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 503. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, so as to provide for qualifications of the chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 503 by adding in Section 1 at the end of line 21 of page 1 the following: "and". By striking from Section 1 on line 24 of page 1 the following: "; and", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: By striking from Section 1, beginning on line 25 of page 1, the following: 1956 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "(3) Has two years of college or four years' experience as a county commissioner.'" 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 and House: SB 122. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County;" and for other purposes. SB 530. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th, Brantley of the 56th, and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the boundaries of the seven educa- tion districts of the Cobb County School District, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of education; and for other purposes. SB 541. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner for Emanuel County, so as to increase the annual compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. SB 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; and for other purposes. SB 550. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Zebulon, so as to provide that members of the city council shall be elected from posts within election districts; and for other purposes. SB 551. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Seminole County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Seminole County on a certain date; and for other purposes. SB 552. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide that the Powder Springs Downtown Development Authority shall have no right or power of eminent domain; to provide for additional types of projects which may be undertaken by the authority; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1957 SB 553. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for authority; to continue in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982 that constitutional amendment which was proposed by Resolution Act No. 213 enacted at the 1964 Session of the General Assembly and which was duly ratified at the 1964 general election, relating to the City of Austell to issue revenue anticipation obligations for gas-generating and distributing systems; and for other purposes. SB 554. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes. SB 555. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and compensation of investigators; and for other purposes. SB 556. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to abolish the office of magistrate of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes. SB 558. By: Senator Dean of the 31st: A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption for each resident of the City of Cedartown who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes. HB 1247. By: Representative Greer of the 39th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a State Court of Fulton County by consolidating the Criminal Court of Fulton County and the Civil Court of Fulton County, so as to abolish a separate office of clerk of the criminal division of said court; and for other purposes. HB 1255. By: Representative Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act fixing the salaries of certain county officers of Bleckley County, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the Judge of the Probate Court of Bleckley County; and for other purposes. HB 1256. By: Representative Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1257. By: Representative Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Bleckley County, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1287. By: Representative Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court of Bleckley County upon an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation of said officer; and for other purposes. HB 1288. By: Representative Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of commissioner of Bleckley County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the commissioner; and for other purposes. 1958 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1318. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the clerk of superior court of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the clerk of superior court and the clerk's personnel; and for other purposes. HB 1321. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the judge of the Probate Court of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the judge of probate court and the judge's personnel; and for other purposes. HB 1338. By: Representative Couch of the 40th: A BILL to amend Chapter 12 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the legal defense of indigents, so as to provide for a method of appointing the public defender in all counties having a population of 550,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census; and for other purposes. HB 1349. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to abolish the method of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Brooks County known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof for an annual salary; and for other purposes. HB 1350. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to provide for reapportionment of the board of education of Brooks County; and for other purposes. HB 1361. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to provide that Fulton County may levy and collect business and occupational license taxes and license fees in the unincorporated area of the county; and for other purposes. HB 1381. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, creating, revising, and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, so as to increase the total consideration allowable on contracts before the city is required to obtain bids for the letting of such contracts; and for other purposes. HB 1382. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act consoli- dating, creating, revising, and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, so as to change the salaries of the mayor and members of the city council; and for other purposes. HB 1383. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating, creating, revising, and superseding the several Acts incorporating the City of Alpharetta, Georgia, in the County of Fulton and creating a new charter for said city, so as to change the salary of the Judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Alpharetta; and for other purposes. HB 1394. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Hapeville, so as to change the provisions relat- ing to the date of municipal elections; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1959 HB 1403. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to reconstitute the membership of the board of education of Jones County; and for other purposes. HB 1417. By: Representatives Redding of the 50th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 53rd, and Williams of the 54th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Decatur, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1425. By: Representative Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Marion County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Marion County; and for other purposes. HB 1436. By: Representatives Connell of the 87th and Padgett of the 86th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Richmond County; and for other purposes. HB 1440. By: Representatives Ross of the 82nd and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of the superior courts, so as to change the terms of the Superior Court of Lincoln County; and for other purposes. HB 1443. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Muscogee County, so as to change the compensation of the judge, solicitor, and assistant solicitors of the state court; and for other purposes. HB 1444. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the Municipal Court of Columbus, so as to change the compensation of the judge, clerk, and marshal of the municipal court; and for other purposes. HB 1445. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a salary for the clerk of the Superior Court of Muscogee County, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. HB 1446. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the judge of the Probate Court of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the judge of the Probate Court of Muscogee County; and for other purposes. HB 1447. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the salary of the sheriff of Muscogee County, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1448. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of the tax receiver and tax collector of 1960 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Muscogee County and creating the office of tax commissioner of such county, so as to change the compensation and the provisions relating to compensation of the tax commissioner of Muscogee County; and for other purposes. HB 1449. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system in the Superior Courts of the Chat- tahoochee Judicial Circuit, as applied to the office of district attorney, and providing for the payment of the salary of said district attorney, so as to change the maximum compensation of the assistant district attorney; and for other purposes. HB 1452. By: Representatives Williams of the 6th, Ramsey of the 3rd, and Foster of the 6th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Whitfield County; and for other purposes. HB 1466. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Sky Valley, so as to change the number of the members of the city council; and for other purposes. HB 1469. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the clerk of Superior Court of Butts County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the clerk of Superior Court of Butts County; and for other purposes. HB 1470. By: Representatives Lord of the 107th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to repeal an Act establishing the State Court of Johnson County, so as to abolish that court; and for other purposes. HB 1471. By: Representatives Lord of the 107th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to change the provisions relating to the Magistrate Court of Johnson County so as to change the manner of selecting the chief magistrate of Johnson County and to provide for terms of and vacancies in such office; and for other purposes. HB 1479. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Union County; and for other purposes. HB 1480. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Union County as the governing authority of said county; and for other purposes. HB 1481. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Union County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of Union County; and for other purposes. HB 1482. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL abolishing the offices of tax collector and tax receiver of White County and creat- ing the office of tax commissioner of said county, so as to provide an annual salary for the tax commissioner of White County in lieu of all fees; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1961 HB 1483. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of Berrien County, known as the fee system; and for other purposes. HB 1484. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th and Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Perry-Fort Valley Airport Authority, so as to change the quorum of the authority; and for other purposes. HB 1485. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Peach County, so as to change the compensation of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1488. By: Representatives Barnett of the 59th, White of the 62nd, Goodwin of the 63rd, Russell of the 64th, Martin of the 60th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Snellville, so as to include certain territory within the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. HB 1489. By: Representative Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Forsyth County; and for other purposes. HB 1492. By: Representatives Anderson of the 8th, Barnett of the 10th, and Hasty of the 8th: A BILL to amend an Act re-creating and reincorporating the City of Woodstock, so as to provide for the election of mayor in the event of a vacancy; and for other purposes. HB 1497. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Stapleton, so as to change the name of the Town of Stapleton to the "City of Stapleton"; and for other purposes. HB 1498. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Chatsworth, so as to provide for a Recorder's Court of the City of Chatsworth; and for other purposes. HB 1501. By: Representative Ware of the 77th: A BILL to create the Franklin-Heard County Water Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1502. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Greene County, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of members of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1503. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Greene County shall serve as the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Greene County; and for other purposes. HB 1504. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act placing certain county officers of Greene County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerical help of the clerk of the Superior Court and the judge of the Probate Court of Greene County; and for other purposes. HB 1505. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Greene County into the 1962 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, one office of tax commissioner, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerical help of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1507. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Wilkinson County on an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide for salaries of employees of the sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1508. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Wilkinson County upon an annual salary in lieu of the fee system of compensation, so as to provide for salaries and a method of periodic increases in salaries for the judge of the probate court and employees of the judge; and for other purposes. HB 1509. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Wilkinson County, so as to provide an annual salary for the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1511. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "A bill to be entitled an Act to provide for the Board of Education of Harris County; to provide for the election of certain members of the board," so as to provide for the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other purposes. HB 1516. By: Representative Moore of the 139th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of education for Coffee County, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of education; and for other purposes. HB 1517. By: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A BILL to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Oglethorpe County into the office of tax commissioner of Oglethorpe County; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1101. By: Representatives Hooks of the 116th, Chambless of the 133rd, and Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-8-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to community service work for certain offenders, so as to require the community service officer to consider an offender's work schedule when scheduling community service; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 106. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding torts, so as to provide that any person engaged in the act of hunting who injures or kills any other person shall be liable for such injury or death; and for other purposes. SB 101. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 11 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to abandoned motor vehicles, so as to change the provisions relative to unattended or abandoned motor vehicles; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1963 The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 259. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-24-28.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required accident and sickness insurance coverage of mental disorders, so as to change the nature of required coverage; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted the reports of the Committees of Conference on the following Bills of the Ssnate and House: SB 470. By: Senators Bryant of the 3rd and Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the superior court and probate judge of Glynn County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chief deputy clerk and deputy clerks; and for other purposes. HB 884. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Childers and McKelvey of the 15th, Lambert of the 66th and Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing of auctioneers, so as to make it unlawful for a licensed auctioneer to engage in the practice of auctioning real property unless such auctioneer is licensed as a real estate broker, associate broker, or salesperson; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 541. By: Representatives Home of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Groover of the 99th: A RESOLUTION to amend a resolution authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, so as to release Bibb County from certain terms and conditions; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the Senate substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 152. By: Representatives Williams of the 54th and Brooks of the 34th: A BILL to amend Code Section 49-4-101 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions as used in the "Aid to Dependent Children Act," so as to change the definition of dependent child; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 285. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Adams of the 36th and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Chapter 41 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban residential finance authorities for large municipalities, so as to provide for the compensation of members of the board of any such authority; and for other purposes. HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 1964 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Postmortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. HB 1260. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and family farm mortgages, so as to change the amount of compensation payable to public members of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1429. By: Representatives Hirsch of the 96th, Buck of the 95th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, so as to change the manner of publication of certain ordinances; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1499. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to create the board of elections of Murray County; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 588. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Graysville, Catoosa County, Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 642. By: Representative Karrh of the 109th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the Department of Transportation of the State of Georgia to convey certain real property located in Emanuel County to the City of Swainsboro, Georgia; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 143. By: Representative Childs of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relating to half-time service as a teacher and to change the provisions relating to creditable service for half-time teachers; and for other purposes. HB 618. By: Representatives Martin of the 60th, Coleman of the 118th, Hanner of the 131st and McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 25 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local fire departments generally, so as to provide for legislative intent; and for other purposes. HB 938. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Groover of the 99th, Holmes of the 28th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend Article 9 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to voting machines and vote recorders, and Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of voting machines and vote recorders in municipal elections, so as to provide TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1965 for the inspection, examination, and certification of tabulating machines by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. HB 1133. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Richardson of the 52nd, Childers of the 15th, Dean of the 29th, and others: A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to profes- sions and businesses, so as to provide for licensing and regulation of dietitians and dietetic counselors; and for other purposes. HB 1171. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 81st, Mostiler of the 75th, Aaron of the 56th, Martin of the 60th, and Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Employment Security Law," so as to extend the exclusion of aliens regarding coverage for agricultural purposes; to set a tax rate for new employers; to establish a new standard rate; and for other purposes. HB 1223. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Logan of the 67th, Milford of the 13th, Clark of the 13th, and Argo of the 68th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Western Judicial Circuit, so as to change the supplementary compensation to be paid to each judge of the Superior Courts of the Western Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1293. By: Representative Lane of the 27th: A BILL to amend Chapter 31 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to boxing match licenses, so as to transfer the State Boxing Commission, which is assigned to the Department of Human Resources for administrative purposes, from the Department of Human Resources to the office of the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. HB 1107. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Crosby of the 150th, Phillips of the 120th, Wilson of the 20th, Home of the 103rd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to create the Revenue Bond Advisory Commission for the purpose of investigating and making reports and recommendations with respect to revenue bond financing as it affects governmental bodies in Geor- gia; and for other purposes. HB 1070. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 124th, Lawler of the 20th, Richardson of the 52nd, Alien of the 127th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for the collection, classification, and preservation of information which would assist in the identification of any deceased individual or in the location of any missing person; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1348. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, so as to reconstitute the mem- bership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: 1966 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HR 806. By: Representative Lawler of the 20th: A RESOLUTION inviting Mr. Michael Coles to appear before the House of Representatives on February 22, 1984; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend SB 319 by inserting on line 18 of page 2 between "person" and "." the following: "as relates to the property transferred". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargerun Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 125, nays 0. Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21,1984 1967 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. Representative Richardson of the 52nd stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 191. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indemnification of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards, so as to change the definition of the term "law enforcement officer"; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Public Safety moves to amend SB 191 by adding in Section 2 on line 17 of page 2, at the end of the sentence on such line and prior to the sentence beginning with the words "Such term", a new sentence to read as follows: "Such term shall also mean any probation supervisor or parole officer who is required to be certified under Chapter 8 of Title 35, the 'Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act,' and whose principal duties directly relate to the supervision of adult probationers or adult parolees." 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert YLane.D Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L YWare Y Watson Y Watts White.J N White,T N Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr 1968 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 137, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SB 254. By: Senators Kennedy of the 4th, Gillis of the 20th, Garner of the 30th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-9-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedure for granting of clemency, pardon, or parole, so as to impose parole supervision fees on persons who are paroled; and for other purposes. 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsung Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan N Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mos tiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L N Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 129, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Oliver of the 121st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. SB 446. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th and Brantley of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 36-36-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of a municipal corporation for the purpose of annexation pursuant to application of 60 percent of landowners and electors, so as to provide that such definition shall not include certain municipalities having independent school systems; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1969 The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation by municipal corporations pursuant to application of 60 percent of landowners and electors, so as to place a limitation on such annexation by certain municipalities; to provide for definitions in connection therewith; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 36 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annexation by municipal corporations pursuant to application of 60 percent of landowners and electors, is amended by adding immediately following Code Section 36-36-22 a new Code Section 36-36-22.1 to read as follows: "36-36-22.1. (a) As used in the Code section, the term: (1) 'Assessed valuation of property per pupil in average daily attendance' means the amount determined by dividing the number of pupils in average daily attendance of a school system into the then current equalized adjusted school property tax digest, as defined in paragraph (3) of this subsection, of the school system. (2) 'Average daily attendance' means average daily attendance of pupils in a county or independent school system determined from official reports of attendance provided for in Code Section 20-2-226. (3) 'Equalized adjusted school property tax digest' means 40 percent of the equalized adjusted school property tax digest for each county and independent school system prepared by the state auditor pursuant to Code Section 48-5-274. (4) 'Municipality' means a municipality as defined in Code Section 36-36-20 which: (A) Has within its corporate boundaries an independent school system with an average daily attendance exceeding 3,000 at the time of the adoption of an annexing ordinance as provided in Code Section 36-36-27; (B) Is located within a county in which the county school system of such county has an average daily attendance exceeding 45,000 at the time of the adoption by the municipality of an annexing ordinance as provided in Code Section 36-36-27; and (C) Has an assessed valuation of property per pupil in average daily attendance which exceeds by 40 percent or more the assessed valuation of property per pupil in average daily attendance of the county school system of the county wherein the municipality is located, with such calculations being based on the time of the adoption of an annexing ordinance by the municipality as provided in Code Section 36-36-27. (5) 'Residential property' means improved property used exclusively for single or multifamily dwellings and unimproved property which is zoned exclusively for either single family or multifamily dwellings. (b) Any other provisions of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, except as otherwise provided by subsection (c) of this Code section, during any calendar year, beginning with calendar year 1984, the total territory annexed by a municipality, excluding residential property, pursuant to the authority of this article shall not decrease the equalized adjusted school property tax digest of the county school system of the county wherein the municipality is located by more than 2 percent of the net increase in the equalized adjusted school property tax digest of such county school system which occurred during the immediately preceding calendar year, beginning with calendar year 1983. If there is no net increase in the equalized adjusted school property tax digest of such county school system during any calendar year, then the municipality shall not be authorized to annex any territory, other than residential property, pursuant to the authority of this article at any time during the immediately following calendar year. (c) If the value of the total territory actually annexed by a municipality during a calendar year, excluding the value of residential property annexed during the calendar year, 1970 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, is less than the value of territory which could have been annexed within the limitation provided by subsection (b) of this Code section during that calendar year, then for the immediately following calendar year only, the limitation otherwise applicable under subsection (b) of this Code section shall be increased by the difference between the value of the property which could have been annexed and the value of the property actually annexed during the calendar year." 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 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 Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamitton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinks ton Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J N White,T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 125, nays 14. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Oliver of the 121st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. Representative White of the 62nd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HR 570. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Childers of the 15th, and Benn of the 38th: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1971 A RESOLUTION Creating the Children and Youth Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, crime and violence by juveniles is the fastest growing segment of crime in the United States; and WHEREAS, such violence has begun to reach epidemic proportions in some schools in this nation and in this state; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly is deeply concerned about the effect such violence and disruption is having on the youth and particularly in the school systems in this state; and WHEREAS, over 46,000 children were suspended from school and several hundred expelled during 1977-78; and WHEREAS, dropouts, expulsions, and suspensions cost the state a tremendous amount in lost revenue and lost human potential; and WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect are community concerns and they occur at all economic levels; and WHEREAS, the Child Abuse Central Registry has recently published physical and sexual abuse trends which show an increase in cases; and WHEREAS, the present juvenile justice system needs to be studied to determine where improvements need to be made and also to determine if alternative procedures and programs are needed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Children and Youth Study Committee to be composed of four members of the House and two citizens at large appointed by the Speaker of the House. The committee shall elect its chairman at its initial meeting. The committee shall be authorized to study and make recommendations regarding the entire juvenile justice system of this state, regarding troubled children and child abuse and neglect, and regarding behavioral problems of students from elementary through high school. The committee is further 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 exercise fully and adequately its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The Department of Education and other state agencies shall assist and support the committee in its study. Each member of the committee shall receive for his services on the committee the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of legislative committees, but for no longer than ten days unless an extension is obtained from the Speaker of the House. The committee shall work closely with the standing Senate Children and Youth Committee. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall stand abolished on December 1, 1984. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Richardson of the 52nd moves to amend HR 570 on page 2, line 26, by deleting "ten" and inserting "five". 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: 1972 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargerun Barnes Barnett.B Barnetl.M YBeck Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Banner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson ,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y WhiU.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1429. By: Representatives Hirsch of the 96th, Buck of the 95th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing a charter for the county-wide government of Columbus, so as to change the manner of publication of certain ordinances; and for other pur- poses. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1429 by adding before the period on line 13 of page 2 the following: ", except that if the cost of publishing the full text of the ordinance does not exceed $99.00, the full text and not just the caption shall be published as provided in this section, and no notice of the office in which the full text is available shall then be required to be published". Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1429. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1973 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 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Fincher of the 54th, Foster of the 50th, and Deal of the 49th. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 940. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Groover of the 99th, Holmes of the 28th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-124 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the designation of the form of municipal voter registration, so as to provide that municipalities electing not to use the county registration list shall be required to use forms provided by the Secretary of State; and for other pur- poses. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Phillips of the 9th, and Brannon of the 51st. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1499. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to create the board of elections of Murray County; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To create the board of elections of Murray County; to provide for the appointment, terms, and qualifications of members; to authorize the county governing authority to reject appointments; to provide for resignation and removal of members; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide the powers and duties of the board; to relieve the county election superintendent from certain responsibilities; to provide for a chairman and the powers and 1974 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, duties of the chairman; to provide for the compensation of members; to provide for offices and personnel for the board; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. There is created the Board of Elections of Murray County which shall have jurisdiction over the conduct of primaries and elections in Murray County. Section 2. The board shall be composed of three members, each of whom shall be an elector and resident of the county, and who shall be appointed by the judge of the Superior Court of Murray County. The county governing authority is authorized to reject any such appointments, but if not rejected by the county governing authority within 15 days after such appointment is made, the appointment shall be final. The members of the board shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are duly appointed and qualified. The members of the board shall elect a chairman from the membership of the board. Section 3. No person who holds elective public office shall be eligible to serve as a member during the term of such elective office, and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. Section 4. The appointment of each member shall be made by the judge of the superior court filing an affidavit with the clerk of the superior court, no later than 30 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. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such appointed member to the county governing authority of such county. If such appointment is not rejected, the clerk shall certify the name of such appointed members to the Secretary of State and provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members, within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. Section 5. Each member of the board shall be eligible to succeed himself and shall have the right to resign at any time by giving written notice of his resignation to the judge of the superior court, the county governing authority, and to the clerk of the superior court and 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 provided for removal of registrars. Section 6. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member before the expiration of his term, by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the judge of the superior court shall appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term subject to rejection by the county governing authority as provided for regular appointments. The clerk of the superior court shall be notified of interim appointments and record and certify such appointments in the same manner as the regular appointment of members. Section 7. The first members of the board under this Act shall take office on July 1, 1984. 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 8. The board shall, with regard to the preparation for conduct and administration of primaries and elections, succeed to and exercise all duties and powers granted to and incumbent upon the election superintendent pursuant to Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. Section 9. The board or chairman shall be responsible for the selection, appointment, and training of poll workers in elections. Section 10. Upon the effective date of this Act, the election superintendent shall be delivered from all powers and duties to which the board of elections succeeds by the TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1975 provisions of this Act and shall deliver thereafter to the chairman of the board, upon his written request, the custody of all equipment, supplies, materials, books, papers, records, and facilities of every kind pertaining to such powers and duties. Section 11. The chairman of the board of elections shall be the chief executive officer of the board and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board. The board shall fix and establish directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction by appropriate resolutions entered on its minutes. Section 12. Compensation for the members of the board, clerical assistants, and other employees shall be such as may be fixed by the county governing authority. Said compensation shall be paid wholly from county funds. Section 13. The governing authority shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. Section 14. The words "election," "elector," "political party," "primary," "public office," "special election," and "special primary" shall have the same meaning as provided in Code Section 21-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, unless otherwise clearly apparent from the text of this Act. Section 15. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 16. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Ramsey of the 3rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1499. 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 Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 367. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Walker of the 19th, Kennedy of the 4th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of sale of antifreeze, so as to provide that licenses authorizing the sale of antifreeze shall be issued on a calendar year basis rather than a fiscal year basis; and for other purposes. Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that SB 367 be placed upon the table. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch N Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J N Buck Burruss Y Byrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan Y Couch N Cox Y Crawford Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Dixon Dobbs Dover N Dunn Edwards 1976 TMTM L JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, NJackson.J St ?s=tf Maddo, NMaZ XSSK. NPhiCiw V Tho.as^ YT____d Y Greene ' S^" N?.tov.er N Hanner Y Hastv VHrt ?5r-b YHS YY HHuuddsTonn Y Is'akson Y Johnson.S NKaTrh Mvf,"l. - --Lime.D Lane,R st=- NLawler v^er YLogan N L^oorrda Y Lupton Y McKinney N MOtord" NMillsans N Moore N Moore Morton xs Y Mostiler ?8!E$ N Padgett N PPeattetersn Y Pettit On the motion, the ayes were 67, nays 90. The motion was lost. N Randall N Reaves Y Redding Y Robinson " , ss Y Royal vi= N Sinkfield NN SSmmyitrhe N Steinberg Y Walker t Ware ' X Watson WhiteJ White.T v w;uj w=l Y W der JJtTR N Wood^ NN YYoeaurnggin Murphy.Spkr The following substitute, offered by Representatives Ramsey of the 3rd, Dunn of the 73rd, Jackson of the 65th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Godbee of the 110th, was read: A BILL To amend Article 9 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of gasoline marketing practices, so as to prohibit a refiner, producer, or manufacturer of automotive gasoline from opening and from directly or indirectly operating a retail service station for the retail sale of gasoline; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain civil actions; to provide for attorneys' fees; to provide for penalties for certain violations; 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. Article 9 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of gasoline marketing practices, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code section, to be designated Code Section 10-1-242, to read as follows: "10-1-242. (a) It shall be unlawful for any refiner, producer, or manufacturer of automotive gasoline to commit any of the following acts: (1) After July 1, 1984, to open a major brand, secondary brand, or unbranded service station for the retail sale of gasoline in the State of Georgia and to operate it with company personnel, a subsidiary company, or a commissioned agent or under a contract with any person, firm, or corporation managing a service station on a fee arrangement with the refiner, producer, or manufacturer; or (2) After July 1, 1985, to operate a major brand, secondary brand, or unbranded service station for the retail sale of gasoline in the State of Georgia with company personnel, a subsidiary company, or a commissioned agent or under a contract with any person, firm, or corporation managing a service station on a fee arrangement with the producer or refiner; provided, however, an automotive gasoline distributor who is a refiner, producer, or manufacturer of automotive gasoline may operate any retail outlet temporarily, but not to exceed 180 days, to avoid the closing of said retail outlet while preparing to lease said outlet. (b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1977 (c) Any person, firm, or corporation which is engaged in the distribution of gasoline at wholesale or at retail and which is directly or indirectly affected by a violation of subsection (a) of this Code section may, for such violation, bring an action against a refiner, producer, or manufacturer in the superior court of the county where the refiner, producer, or manufacturer is a corporation and shall bring such action in accordance with the provisions of Title 14 to recover damages sustained by reason of any violation of subsection (a) of this Code section. The court shall grant such equitable relief as is proper, including declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Attorneys' fees shall be controlled by Code Section 13-5-11." 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 repealed. The following amendment was read: Representative Barnes of the 90th moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 367 as follows: On page 2, line 14, strike "180" and replace with "365". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield N Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick N Branch N Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown.J Y Buck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copetan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton,D Hamilton,G N Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson,N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson N Lee Y Linder N Logan Y Long Y Lord N Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter Rainey N Ramsey N Randall N Ray N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 98, nays 59. The amendment was adopted. Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware N Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read: 1978 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives Redding of the 50th and Clark of the 55th move to amend the floor substitute to SB 367 as follows: By striking on line 21, page 1, the following: "July 1, 1984", and inserting in lieu thereof: "July 1, 1985"; And by striking on line 3, page 2, the following: "July 1, 1985", and inserting in lieu thereof: "July 1, 1986". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett,B N Barnett.M YBeck Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick N Branch NBray N Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark,B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Colernan N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg N God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks N Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong NLord N Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 71, nays 91. The amendment was lost. Y Robinson NRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! N Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Watker.L Ware N Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr The following amendment was read: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Hays of the 1st move to amend the floor substitute to SB 367 by adding after "outlet" on line 16, page 2, the following: "; provided this subsection shall not apply to an outlet which was owned and operated by such person or company on February 20, 1984". TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1979 On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch N Bray N Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg NGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 117, nays 46. The amendment was adopted. Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read: Representative Workman of the 51st moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 367 by striking "; or" on line 2 and all of lines 3 through 16 on page 2. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M NBeck Benefield N Benn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick N Branch NBray N Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks N Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G 1980 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson N Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 60, nays 96. The amendment was lost. N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L Ware N Watson N Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkj On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B N Barnett,M N Beck Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner N Hasty N Hays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder N Logan N Long YLord Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall N Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson N Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Ware N Watson N Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the substitute, as amended, the ayes were 108, nays 56. The substitute, as amended, was adopted. Representative Lawrence of the 49th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1981 On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M NBeck Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown.J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean N Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee N Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamtlton,G Y Manner Y Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson ,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan N Long YLord Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston N Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson N Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selraan Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware N Watson N Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 112, nays 51. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. Due to a possible conflict of interest, Representative Benefield of the 72nd and Jones of the 78th requested that they be excused from voting on SB 367, by substitute, as amended. Representative Ramsey of the 3rd moved that SB 367, by substitute, as amended, be immediately transmitted to the Senate. The motion prevailed. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:30 o'clock, this afternoon. 1982 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker Pro Tern called the House to order. The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted: HR 726. By: Representatives Lupton of the 25th, Argo of the 68th, and Isakson of the 21st: A RESOLUTION commending George Clisby Clarke and inviting him to the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 810. By: Representatives Beck of the 148th, Murphy of the 18th, Reaves of the 147th, Connell of the 87th, Lee of the 72nd, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Elmore C. Thrash; and for other purposes. HR 811. By: Representatives Mullinax of the 81st, McDonald of the 12th, Hanner of the 131st, Johnson of the 72nd, Beck of the 148th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing the Honorable Claude A. Bray, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 812. By: Representatives Smyre of the 92nd, Bishop of the 94th, Buck of the 95th, Galer of the 97th, and Hirsch of the 96th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of the Reverend Oliver L. Holston; and for other purposes. HR 813. By: Representatives Aiken of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, Atkins of the 21st, Wilder of the 21st, Isakson of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. William Claude Mitchell; and for other purposes. HR 814. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Phillips of the 120th, Moody of the 153rd, Wood of the 9th, McVeigh of the 155th, and Auten of the 156th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Wendell Brinson; and for other purposes. HR 815. By: Representatives Oliver of the 121st, Murphy of the 18th, Edwards of the 112th, and Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Wilton Hill; and for other purposes. HR 816. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Workman of the 51st, Alford of the 57th, Lawrence of the 49th, Mangum of the 57th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb Youth Soccer Association Hawks/70 soccer team; and for other purposes. HR 817. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Workman of the 51st, Alford of the 57th, Lawrence of the 49th, Mangum of the 57th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the DeKalb Youth Soccer Association Liverpool Reds soccer team; and for other purposes. HR 818. By: Representative Greene of the 130th: A RESOLUTION congratulating the Richland Coca-Cola Bottling Company on its seventy-fifth anniversary; and for other purposes. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1983 HR 819. By: Representatives Greene of the 130th and Hanner of the 131st: A RESOLUTION paying tribute to the memory of Melvin H. Peavy; and for other purposes. HR 820. By: Representatives Greene of the 130th, Hanner of the 131st, Anderson of the 8th, Long of the 142nd, Lane of the lllth, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the forest protection services personnel of the State Forestry Commission; and for other purposes. HR 821. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending George Harvey "Red" Scott; and for other purposes. HR 822. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th, Murphy of the 18th, and Caldwell of the 16th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Syble Brannan; and for other purposes. HR 823. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Larry Pittman; and for other purposes. HR 824. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, and Lawson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Curtis Segars; and for other purposes. HR 825. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, and Lawson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION commending Jane Eve Wilheit; and for other purposes. HR 826. By: Representatives Argo of the 68th and Logan of the 67th: A RESOLUTION commending Coach Bill Hartman; and for other purposes. HR 827. By: Representatives Argo of the 68th and Logan of the 67th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Howard Randolph Holder; and for other purposes. HR 828. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A RESOLUTION commending Ernest Rogers Anderson, Sr.; and for other purposes. 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 714. By: Representatives Lupton of the 25th, Dobbs of the 74th, Dover of the llth, Hooks of the 116th, Crawford of the 5th, and Isakson of the 21st: A RESOLUTION Creating the Joint Water Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia currently does not have any statutes, regulations, or programs to comprehensively address the area of safety in swimming pools, beaches, and public swimming areas; and WHEREAS, many of our sister states do engage in a significant degree of regulation in this area; and 1984 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, WHEREAS, it will be advantageous to engage in the study of water safety to determine whether the State of Georgia should more actively regulate this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Water Safety Study Committee to be composed of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House and three members of the Senate to be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. The chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House and the vice chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the area of water safety; and that study should include, in addition to other appropriate matters, the water safety regulation of swimming pools, beaches, and public swimming areas undertaken by other states and the advice and consultation of any agencies of state government and private agencies which have information on this subject. All agencies of state government are authorized and directed to furnish to the committee any assistance requested by it; and all private agencies are requested and urged to cooperate with the committee in its study. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 1, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION Creating the House Water Safety Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia currently does not have any statutes, regulations, or programs to comprehensively address the area of safety in swimming pools, beaches, and public swimming areas; and WHEREAS, many of our sister states do engage in a significant degree of regulation in this area; and WHEREAS, it will be advantageous to engage in the study of water safety to determine whether the State of Georgia should more actively regulate this area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Water Safety Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. The chairman and vice chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the area of water safety; and that study should include, in addition to other appropriate matters, the water safety regulation of swimming pools, beaches, and public swimming areas undertaken by other states and the advice and consultation of any agencies of state government and private agencies which have information on this subject. All agencies of state government are authorized and directed to furnish to the committee any assistance requested by it; and all private agencies are requested and urged to cooperate with the committee in its study. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1985 such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 1, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. 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 96, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1073. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Lambert of the 66th, Waldrep of the 80th, Brown of the 154th, Hooks of the 116th, and Couch of the 40th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of common carriers to limit liability; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 980. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Hirsch of the 96th, Bolster of the 30th, Home of the 103rd, and Davis of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-6-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revision of a judgment for permanent alimony or child support, so as to provide that no petition may be filed by either former spouse within a period of two years from the date of the final order on a previous petition by the same former spouse; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 256. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes. Representative Beck of the 148th District, Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Banks & Banking, submitted the following report: 1986 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Banks & Banking 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 427 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Beck of the 148th Vice-Chairman Representative Evans of the 84th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 368 Do Pass, as Amended SB 432 Do Pass, as Amended SB 544 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Evans of the 84th 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 726 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 376. By: Senators Cobb of the 28th and Tysinger of the 41st: A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to private employment agencies, so as to change the termination date of the State Employment Agency Advisory Council and the date of repeal of laws relating to such 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1987 Y Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Good win Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamtlton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips ,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 128, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 312. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for the commissioning of juvenile court judges by the Secretary of State; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence 1988 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawson YLee Y Under Y Logan Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Y WWiams.B Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 136, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 38. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 18 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to garnishment proceedings, so as to provide that the amount subject to garnishment shall not exceed the amount owed which shall be shown on the 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard YHirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones YKarrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips,B Y Phillips,L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 125, nays 2. Y Rqbinson Ross Y Royal Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White,T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy, Spkr TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1989 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 61. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to provide procedures and requirements relative to changing or modifying judgments rendered pursuant to a conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contenders; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in the prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to provide procedures and requirements relative to changing or modifying traffic law sentences or judgments rendered pursuant to a conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere; to provide for certification to the Department of Public Safety; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to arrests, trials, and appeals in the prosecution of traffic offenses, is amended by adding immediately following Code Section 40-13-31 a new Code section, to be designated Code Section 40-13-32, to read as follows: "40-13-32. (a) No court having jurisdiction over cases arising out of the traffic laws of this state or the traffic laws of any county or municipal government shall change or modify a traffic law sentence or judgment rendered pursuant to a conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere after 90 days from the date of judgment, except for the purpose of correcting clerical errors therein, unless there is strict compliance with all of the following requirements: (1) A motion to change or modify the sentence or judgment is made by the defendant to the court rendering the judgment; (2) Notice, including a copy of the motion and rule nisi, is given to the prosecuting official who brought the original charge at least ten days prior to the motion hearing; and (3) A hearing is held with opportunity for the state to be heard. (b) If the original judgment is changed or modified pursuant to this Code section, the judge shall certify to the Department of Public Safety that such change or modification is a true and correct copy of the change or modification and that the requirements set forth in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section have been met. (c) Except for orders correcting clerical errors, the Department of Public Safety shall not recognize as valid any change or modification order nor make any changes to a driver's history unless such change or modification as submitted to the department is in strict compliance with the requirements set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code 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 repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: 1990 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives Walker of the 115th and Pinkston of the 100th move to amend the Committee substitute to SB 61 by adding after line 23, page 2, subsections (d) and (e) as follows: "(d) In the case of municipal courts, notice to the city attorney or to the solicitor in those cases where the municipal court has a solicitor, shall be deemed to be notice as provided for herein. (e) In all cases wherein notice is required herein, same shall be deemed sufficient if sent by certified mail, return receipt, with adequate postage thereon, to the correct address of the prosecuting official." The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Long YLord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y V.'aldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 134, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Morton of the 47th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. The Speaker assumed the Chair. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1991 The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon. HR 91. By: Representatives Collins of the 144th, Phillips of the 120th, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to levy a special 1 percent retail sales and use tax for educational purposes; to provide for distribution of the proceeds of such tax; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON HR 91 The Committee of Conference on HR 91 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HR 91 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Hugh M. Gillis, Sr. Senator, 20th District /s/Honorable Jimmy Lester Senator, 23rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Jack Irvin Representative, llth District /s/Honorable Thomas Kilgore Representative, 42nd District /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District /s/Honorable Tom Crosby, Jr. Representative, 150th District A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for the levy of a special 1 percent retail sales and use tax for educational and other purposes; to provide for all 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 VIII, Section VI of the Constitution is amended by adding three new Paragraphs at the end thereof, to be designated Paragraph IV, Paragraph V, and Paragraph VI, respectively, to read as follows: "Paragraph IV. Special state sales and use tax. (a) There is levied beginning January 1, 1985, a special retail sales and use tax for educational and other purposes at the rate of 1 percent. Except as otherwise provided in this Paragraph, the tax imposed by this Paragraph shall correspond, so far as practicable, except as to rate, with the retail sales and use tax levied by Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated or its successor law, as now or hereafter amended. The General Assembly may provide by law a bracketing system for the collection of the tax levied by this Paragraph; and in the absence of such a law, the state revenue commissioner may provide such a bracketing system. Items and transactions which are not subject to said retail sales and use tax shall not be subject to the 1 percent retail sales and use tax levied by this Paragraph, except that sales and use of motor fuel shall be subject to said tax levied by this Paragraph to the same extent that sales and use of motor fuel are subject to the second motor fuel tax imposed by Code Section 48-9-14 or its successor law. The special sales and use tax imposed by this Paragraph on motor fuel shall 1992 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, not be appropriated for transportation purposes as provided in Paragraph VI of Section IX of Article III. (b) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, a portion of all money received by the state in each state fiscal year from the tax levied by this Paragraph, including the amount of tax levied by this Paragraph on the sale and use of motor fuels and less the amount of refunds, rebates, and collection costs authorized by this Paragraph or by law, is appropriated to the State Department of Education, or its successor agency, to be used solely in the manner and for the purposes as hereinafter set out. The portion of such money so appropriated shall be $400 million, except that: (A) The General Assembly by general law may increase but shall not decrease below $400 million the portion so appropriated; and (B) If in any state fiscal year the money received by the state from the tax levied by this Paragraph is less than $400 million, then the amount so appropriated shall be the amount received by the state, including the amount of tax levied by this Paragraph on the sale and use of motor fuels and less the amount of refunds, rebates, and collection costs authorized by this Paragraph or by law. (2) (A) Beginning on July 1, 1985, and annually thereafter, 50 percent of the proceeds of the funds appropriated to the State Department of Education pursuant to this Paragraph during the preceding fiscal year shall be allocated to each public school system in this state for educational purposes in such manner as shall be prescribed by the General Assembly. (B) Beginning on July 1, 1985, and annually thereafter, 50 percent of the proceeds of the funds appropriated to the State Department of Education pursuant to this Paragraph during the preceding fiscal year shall be allocated to each public school system in this state in the same ratio as the ratio of the average daily attendance of public and private school students, grades K through 12, in the school district bears to the average daily attendance of public and private school students, grades K through 12, in the state as a whole, except that, in those instances where pupils residing in one district attend schools located within the limits of another district, the portion of the allocation representing such pupils which otherwise would have been received by the district within the limits of which the pupils are in attendance shall be allotted to the district in which the pupils reside. (3) The money so appropriated to the State Department of Education shall be used for educational and tax relief 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 such educational purposes in excess of the amount of money appropriated by this Paragraph. The appropriation made by this Paragraph shall be in addition to and not in place of any funds otherwise appropriated for educational and tax relief purposes. 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 Constitution and laws of this state, unless such provisions are in conflict with the provisions of this Paragraph, except that the money so appropriated shall not be subject to budgetary reduction. Paragraph V. Ad valorem tax adjustments, (a) Beginning with the ad valorem school tax levy for 1985, each public school system shall certify to its fiscal authority trwatoe.m' ill rates which shall be known as the 'unreduced mill rate' and the 'reduced mill (b) The unreduced mill rate shall be fixed such that: (1) It does not exceed the limit in effect for the school district under Section VI of this Article; and (2) It would, when combined with other revenues reasonably expected to be received by the school system during the year other than revenues derived under Paragraph IV (b)(2)(B) of this Section, provide revenues sufficient to defray the maintenance and operation expenses of the school district for the year, not to include expenses to retire bonded indebtedness. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1993 (c) The reduced mill rate shall be calculated by subtracting from the unreduced mill rate a mill rate which, if levied against the taxable tangible property within the school district other than property owned by taxpayers required to return their property to the state revenue commissioner or his successor, would produce an amount equal to the amount allocated by Paragraph IV (b)(2)(B) of this Section to the school district from sales taxes imposed during the fiscal year ending in the calendar year for which the reduced mill rate is being calculated. If the calculation required by this subparagraph (c) produces a mill rate of less than 15 mills, however, the school system may certify to its fiscal authority as its reduced mill rate any mill rate which does not exceed 15 mills. (d) If any school system certifies to its fiscal authority a reduced mill rate which is less than six mills, all amounts which would have been allocated by Paragraph IV (b)(2)(B) of this Section to the school system for the fiscal year beginning in the calendar year for which such reduced mill rate below six mills is certified shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. For purposes of this subparagraph, an independent school system which assesses property for ad valorem taxation at a higher percentage of fair market value than 40 percent shall be deemed to have certified a reduced mill rate of six mills or more if the reduced mill rate certified on such higher assessment basis is equivalent to a mill rate of six mills or more on that independent school system's tax digest adjusted to a 40 percent assessment basis. For purposes of this subparagraph (d), any school system in whose school district there is levied a local sales and use tax for educational purposes shall be deemed to have certified a reduced mill rate of six mills or more if the reduced mill rate actually certified by the school system plus the mill rate which, if levied against the taxable tangible property within the school district other than property owned by taxpayers required to return their property to the state revenue commissioner or his successor, would produce an amount equal to the amount produced by the local sales and use tax for educational purposes is six mills or more. (e) Each school system's fiscal authority shall on behalf of the school system levy the unreduced mill rate certified by the school system, subject to the adjustments provided by this subparagraph. Each ad valorem taxpayer other than those ad valorem taxpayers required to return their property to the state revenue commissioner shall receive a credit against the amount of ad valorem taxes due. The amount of this credit shall be the amount by which the taxes due would be reduced if the mill rate levied were the reduced mill rate certified by the school system, except that the credit granted to each taxpayer on property in each school district shall not exceed $1,500.00 and shall not exceed the amount of school ad valorem taxes due. The amount of taxes for which each such taxpayer is billed shall be reduced by the amount of this credit, and the amount by which such credit has reduced the amount of taxes billed shall be shown on each bill. (f) The amount allocated to each public school system from sales tax collections in each fiscal year by Paragraph IV (b)(2)(B) of this Section shall be distributed to the public school system by the Department of Education within 30 days after an appropriate certification by the school system has been made as to its entitlement to said distribution. The amount allocated shall prior to distribution be reduced by the total amount by which each credit granted in the school district would have exceeded $1,500.00 if such credits were not limited to that amount. The amount by which each school system's allocation is so reduced shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. Paragraph VI. Procedures. The General Assembly may from time to time provide by general law for procedures for collection, holding, and depositing at interest or for other matters of an administrative nature with respect to funds derived from the tax provided for in Paragraph IV of this section prior to the time provided for the distribution thereof except that no such provisions shall alter the use or method of allocation of such funds." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: 1994 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "( ) YES Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide for the levy of a special 1 percent retail sales and use tax for educational, tax relief, and ( ) NO other purposes?" 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. Representative Crosby of the 150th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HR 91. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield N Benn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch YBray N Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown.J NBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards N Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin N Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton,D N Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty N Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F N Johnson,G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S N Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan NLong NLord Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 43, nays 131. The motion was lost. N Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,.! Y Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oiiver.D Y Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips,L N Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watte White,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr 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 Bills of the House: HB 1296. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th, Hooks of the 116th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Chambless of the 133rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1995 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for legislative findings and purpose; and for other purposes. HB 1078. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Pettit of the 19th, Groover of the 99th, Karrh of the 109th, and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment and qualification of administrators and executors in general, so as to provide that no citation shall be required when an administrator with the will annexed is named by the beneficiaries under a will who are capable of expressing a choice; and for other purposes. HB 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 224. By: Senators Phillips of the 9th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene"of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Section 51-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for injuries caused by animals, so as to change the conditions under which owners and keepers of animals are liable for injuries caused by their animals; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imputable negligence in tort law, so as to specify the conditions under which an owner or keeper of a dog shall be liable for damages caused by the dog; to change the conditions under which owners and keepers of animals are liable for injuries caused by their animals; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imputable negligence in tort law, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 51-2-6, relating to liability of owners and keepers of dogs, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 51-2-6 to read as follows: "51-2-6. (a) If any dog, while not on the premises of its owner or the person having charge of it, kills or injures any livestock, the owner or person having charge of the dog shall be liable for damages sustained by the killing or maiming of the livestock and for the full costs of action. (b) If any dog, while not on the premises of its owner or the person having charge of itj kills or injures any person, the owner or person having charge of the dog shall be liable for damages caused by the killing or injury and for the full costs of the action." 1996 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 51-2-7, relating to liability for injuries caused by animals, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 51-2-7 to read as follows: "51-2-7. A person who owns or keeps a vicious or dangerous animal of any kind and who, by careless management or by allowing the animal to go at liberty, causes injury to another person who does not provoke the injury by his own act shall be liable in damages to the person so injured. However, in proving vicious propensity, it shall not be necessary that the injured party prove that the animal had previously committed the specific act causing the injury." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Evans of the 84th, Chambless of the 133rd, and Walker of the 115th move to amend the House Committee on Special Judiciary substitute to SB 224 by striking lines 4 through 25 of page 1 and lines 1 through 15 of page 2 and inserting in their place the following: "owner or keeper of animals is liable for injuries caused by his animal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 2 of Title 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imputable negligence in tort law, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 51-2-7, relating to liability for injuries caused by animals, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 51-2-7 to read as follows: '51-2-7. A person who owns or keeps a vicious or dangerous animal of any kind and who, by careless management or by allowing the animal to go at liberty, causes injury to another person who does not provoke the injury by his own act shall be liable in damages to the person so injured. In proving vicious propensity, it shall not be necessary that the injured party prove that the animal had previously committed the specific act causing the injury, but proof of the knowledge of vicious propensity must be established by a preponderance of the evidence.' Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed." The following amendment was read: Representative Mangum of the 57th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 224 by deleting everything after the word "injured" on page 2, line 10, through line 13. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray N Brooks Brown.G N Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd N Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21,1984 1997 Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg N God bee N Goodwin YGreene YGreer Y Groover N Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson,F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson NLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C N Martin,J Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y 01iver,D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre N Steinberg On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 97, nays 47. The amendment was adopted. Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker,L N Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr An amendment, offered by Representative Copelan of the 106th, was read and withdrawn. An amendment, offered by Representative Karrh of the 109th, was read and withdrawn. The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien N Anderson NArgo N Athon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck Y Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick N Branch NBray N Brooks Brown.G N Brown,.] YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B N Clark.L Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell N Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin N Greene NGreer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty NHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks NHorne N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J Jackson,N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson YLee N Linder YLogan NLong NLord N Lucas Y Lupton Maddox N Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews N McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver,D N Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips.W 1998 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Pinkstim N Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall N Ray N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson N Ross N Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 64, nays 94. The Bill, by substitute, as amended, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost. Representative Pettit of the 19th 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 SB 224, by substitute, as amended. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the provisions relating to the number of members of a hospital authority; to provide for consideration to be given to doctors of medicine and registered nurses with regard to appointments to fill vacancies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, is amended by striking subsection (a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) There is created in and for each county and municipal corporation of the state a public body corporate and politic to be known as the 'hospital authority' of such county or city, which shall consist of a board of not less than five nor more than nine members to be appointed by the governing body of the county or municipal corporation of the area of operation for staggered terms as specified by resolution of the governing body. The number of members of any hospital authority as of March lj 1984, may be increased by not more than two additional members by the adoption of a resolution of the members of the hospital authority, and such additional members shall be appointed through the same process used for filling vacancies which was jn effect for such hospital authority on January lj 1984. Whenever an appointment to fill a vacancy on the board of any hospital authority is made, either for an unexpired term or a full term, consideration shall be given as to whether a licensed doctor of medicine or registered nurse currently serves on such authority. If no licensed doctor of medicine or registered nurse TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 1999 currently serves on such authority, then consideration shall be given to the nomination and choice of a licensed doctor of medicine or a registered nurse ^o fill such vacancy. No authority created hereunder shall transact any business or exercise any powers under this Code section until the governing body of the area of operation shall, by proper resolution, declare that there is need for an authority to function in such county or municipal corporation. Copies of a resolution so adopted and any resolution adopted by the governing body providing for filling vacancies in the membership of the authority or making any changes in membership shall be filed with the department." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Murphy of the 18th moved that further consideration of SB 346 be postponed until tomorrow, subject to the call of the Chair. The motion prevailed. Representative Evans of the 84th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. SB 443. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to district attorneys in general, so as to provide that attorneys employed by a department, agency, or instrumentality of state or local government may assist the district attorneys and solicitors of this state in certain civil or criminal proceedings; and for other purposes. The motion prevailed. 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: SB 112. By: Senators Deal of the 49th, Peevy of the 48th and Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-520 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to school property and facilities, so as to authorize county boards of education and area boards of education to acquire, improve, and sell real or personal property in connection with the vocational educational curricula or program of such 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y BrownJ Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark,B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards 2000 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 140, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 445. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Lester of the 23rd, and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 12 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act," so as to state clearly when undistributed dividends and distributions of business associations are presumed abandoned; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connetl Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2001 Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 371. By: Senator Deal of the 49th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-7-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to solicitors of state courts, so as to change the legal experience qualification for the office of solicitor; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y BrownJ YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Johnson.R Y Johnson ,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 132, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 735. By: Representative Workman of the 51st: 2002 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A RESOLUTION Creating the Motor Vehicle Insurance Renewal Rate Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the need for insurance, particularly motor vehicle insurance, is self-evident and is, in fact, required by law; and WHEREAS, the cost of such insurance is extremely burdensome on everyone; and WHEREAS, the cost of motor vehicle insurance is, to some extent, controlled by the insured's history of claims against his insurance company and the insured's number of motor vehicle accidents; and WHEREAS, it is understandable that an individual's insurance rates will increase with a corresponding increase in claims against the carrier; however, practical experience shows that high premium rate increases are often imposed on individuals with as few as one claim against the insurance carrier; and WHEREAS, these increases appear to have little relationship to the actual or potential financial exposure of the insurance company. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Motor Vehicle Insurance Renewal Rate Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The committee shall make a comprehensive study of the renewal rates for motor vehicle insurance with particular emphasis on rate increases imposed as a result of claims by the insured. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 31, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Workman of the 51st moves to amend HR 735 by striking on line 13, page 2, the word "ten" and inserting in its place the word "five". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2003 Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Johnson, D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilsoi, Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 139, nays 4. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. SB 419. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Oil and Gas and Deep Drilling Act of 1975," so as to provide for definitions; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard 2004 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Sherrud Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HR 697. By: Representatives Edwards of the 112th, Smith of the 152nd, Moore of the 139th, and Daugherty of the 33rd: A RESOLUTION To create the Antique Gambling Device Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia law currently prohibits the manufacture, commercial transfer, or possession of any device which is designed for gambling purposes; and WHEREAS, the laws of this state make no exception for individuals who collect antique gambling devices purely for their aesthetic value and which are not used for any gambling purposes whatsoever; and WHEREAS, many states have recognized the growing interest in the collection of such novel devices and have amended their laws accordingly so as to allow for the collection of antique gambling devices. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Antique Gambling Device Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive and exhaustive study of the level of public interest in antique gambling devices, the changes necessary to permit the collection of antique gambling devices in Georgia, and the laws which have been adopted by other states. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall cooperate fully with the committee during its deliberations and make available to the committee information concerning the potential problems to be considered in allowing the collection of antique gambling devices which are not used for gambling purposes. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, to the 1985 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION To create the Antique Gambling Device Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Georgia law currently prohibits the manufacture, commercial transfer, or possession of any device which is designed for gambling purposes; and TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2005 WHEREAS, the laws of this state make no exception for individuals who collect antique gambling devices purely for their aesthetic value and which are not used for any gambling purposes whatsoever; and WHEREAS, many states have recognized the growing interest in the collection of such novel devices and have amended their laws accordingly so as to allow for the collection of antique gambling devices. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Antique Gambling Device Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive and exhaustive study of the level of public interest in antique gambling devices, the changes necessary to permit the collection of antique gambling devices in Georgia, and the laws which have been adopted by other states. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall cooperate fully with the committee during its deliberations and make available to the committee information concerning the potential problems to be considered in allowing the collection of antique gambling devices which are not used for gambling purposes. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to and available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, to the 1985 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, 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 Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Brown,J YBuck Y BurrusH YByrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton N Foster Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,*! Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D N Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R N Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence Lawson YLee N Linder Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Millbrd Millsaps N Moody Y Moore N Morion N Mostiler N Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L N Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Redding Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett 2006 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 92, nays 32. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. SB 343. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions in the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," so as to change the definition of the term "major component part"; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Motor Vehicles moves to amend SB 343 by adding on line 4 of page 1 after the word and symbol "part"' the words and symbols "and the term 'salvage motor vehicle'." By striking from line 21 of page 1 the following: "or frame section". By adding between lines 23 and 24 of page 1 the following: "Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by striking subparagraph (A) of paragraph (12) of said Code section and inserting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (A) to read as follows: '(A) Has been damaged to the extent that its restoration to an operable condition would require the replacement of two or more major component parts but shall not mean any such motor vehicle which has been repaired and the title to which js not transferred as a result of such damage or repair;'". By striking from line 24 of page 1 the number "2" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "3". 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 Aaron Y Adams.C, Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderaon Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Brown,.] Y Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Cham bless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21,1984 2007 Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kill-ore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Luptun Maddox Y Mangum Martin,C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,.! Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.H Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 138, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. The previous question was ordered. The following amendment was read: Representative Patten of the 149th moves to amend SR 265 by deleting the words "peach state" on page 1, line 2; page 2, line 28; page 3, lines 1, 7 and 11; And by inserting in lieu thereof the word "pecan". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Atkins N Auten Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Connell Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis Y Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn N Edwards N Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg God bee N Goodwin Greene Y Greer N Groover Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Manner N Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson N Jackson,.) N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson.R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Lane.D N Lane.R Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Lee Y Linder N Logan YLong YLord Lucas Luptnn Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten 2008 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves Redding N Richardson N Robinson N Ross Y Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplett Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts White.J White.T On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 70. The amendment was lost. Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Y Murphy.Spkr Representative Hanner of the 131st moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question to SR 265. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown.J N Buck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean N Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards N Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner N Hasty Y Hays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder N Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 41. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinks ton Y Porter N Rainey Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson N Robinson Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Hanner of the 131st moved that further consideration of SR 265 be postponed until tomorrow morning, immediately following the period of unanimous consents. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2009 HB 285. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Adams of the 36th and Marcus of the 26th: A BILL to amend Chapter 41 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to urban residential finance authorities for large municipalities, so as to provide for the compensation of members of the board of any such authority; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 285 by deleting on Page 3, line 1, the word "or". Representative Dean of the 29th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 285. 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 following Bill of the House: HB 1029. By: Representatives Alien of the 127th, Triplett of the 128th, Hamilton of the 124th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Mueller of the 126th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to make it unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of any child under the age of 16 years to allow or permit such child to loiter or remain upon any street or public place between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A.M. of the following day, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult having the responsibility of such child or unless the child had a legitimate excuse for being there; and for other purposes. By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees: SB 122. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County;" and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. 2010 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 530. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th, Brantley of the 56th, and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the boundaries of the seven education districts of the Cobb County School District, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of education; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 541. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner for Emanuel County, so as to increase the annual compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 550. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Zebulon, so as to provide that members of the city council shall be elected from posts within election districts; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 551. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Seminole County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Seminole County on a certain date; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 552. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide that the Powder Springs Downtown Development Authority shall have no right or power of eminent domain; to provide for additional types of projects which may be undertaken by the authority; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 553. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for authority; to continue in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982 that constitutional amendment which was proposed by Resolution Act No. 213 enacted at the 1964 Session of the General Assembly and which was duly ratified at the 1964 general election, relating to the City of Austell to issue revenue anticipation obligations for gas-generating and distributing systems; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1984 2011 SB 554. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 555. By; Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and compensation of investigators; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 556. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to abolish the office of magistrate of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 558. By: Senator Dean of the 31st: A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption for each resident of the City of Cedartown who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SR 333. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to amend Title XX of the federal Social Security Act and urging the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate regulations; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Croshy Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godhee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover 2012 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson ,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinks ton Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 146, nays 1. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. Representative Davis of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during a portion of today's proceedings and requested that his votes be recorded as follows: SB 112 - Aye SB 343 - Aye SB 371 - Aye SB 419 - Aye SB 445 - Aye SB 446 - Aye HR 697-Nay HR 735 - Nay Representative Burruss of the 20th 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2013 Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 22, 1984 The House met pursuant to adjournment at 10:00 o'clock, A.M., this day and was called to order by the Speaker. By unanimous consent, the call of the roll was dispensed with. Prayer was offered by Dr. Charles Boleyn, President, Power for Living Today Ministry, Athens, Georgia. Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct. By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents: 1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees: HR 830. By: Representative Lambert of the 66th: A RESOLUTION creating the House Renewable Fuels Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 831. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th, Lee of the 72nd, Buck of the 95th, Wood of the 9th, and Argo of the 68th: A RESOLUTION creating the State Housing Activities Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time: HB 1688 HB 1689 HR 807 HR 808 HR 809 SB 122 SB 530 SB 541 SB 542 SB 550 2014 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 551 SB 552 SB 553 SB 554 SB 555 SB 556 SB 558 By unanimous consent, all House Bills and Resolutions passed today were ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. Representative McDonald of the 12th District, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Appropriations has had under consideration the following Bills of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 175 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 488 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, McDonald of the 12th 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 recommendation: SB 523 Do Pass, as Amended Respectfully submitted, Rainey of the 135th Chairman Representative Evans of the 84th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 315 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 408 Do Pass SB 532 Do Pass, as Amended SR 282 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Evans of the 84th Chairman Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2015 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 807 Do Pass, as Amended 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 1671 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1672 Do Pass HB 1673 Do Pass HB 1674 Do Pass HB 1675 Do Pass HB 1676 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1677 Do Pass HB 1678 Do Pass HB 1679 Do Pass HB 1680 Do Pass HB 1682 Do Pass HB 1683 Do Pass HB 1685 Do Pass HB 1686 Do Pass HB 1687 Do Pass SB 557 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman Representative Wilson of the 20th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 378 Do Pass SB 548 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 549 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Wilson of the 20th Chairman The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 37th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: 2016 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HR 519 Hazardous Materials Response Team Study Comm.: Create HR 786 Telephone Harassment Study Comm.: Create HR 789 Zoning Procedures Study Comm.: Create SB 361 Workers' Comp.: Hearings: Time Limitation SB 395 Hospital Equipment Financing Auth.: Create SB 432 Criminal Cases: Supersedeas Bonds: Amend Provisions SB 447 Community Services: Probation Officers: Liability SB 448 Prisoners: Contraband Prop.: Penalty SB 449 Education: Age for Beginning School SB 465 Professional Sanitarians: Composition of Bd. SB 469 Alcoholic Bev.: Sunday Sales: Stadiums, Etc.: Cert. Co./Mun. SB 477 Motor Vehicle: Reflective Windshields SB 504 Schools: Compulsory Attendance: Revise SB 513 Resource Recovery Dev. Auth. Law: Amend SB 535 Architects: Qualifications SB 544 Cobb Judicial Circuit: Increase Number of Judges SB 545 Prisoners: Merchandise, Etc.: Sell to Private College/Un. SR' 4 Local Sales Tax: Finance Public Facilities SR 278 Jt. Urban Co. & Municipal Study Comm.: Create SR 302 Hunting: Relative to Hunting Deer SR 383 C. H. (Fat) James Sr.: Memorial Hwy.: Designate Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, M 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 1671. By: Representative Mullinax of the 81st: A BILL to create a board of elections and registration in Troup County; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To create a board of elections and registration in Troup County; to empower said board with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of elections; to empower said board with the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures; to provide for the qualifications and terms of the members of said board; to provide a method for the appointment, resignation, and removal of its members; to provide for a chairman, clerical assistants, and other employees; to provide for compensation for the members and employees of said board; 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. Pursuant to authorization contained in subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, there is created a Troup County Board of Elections and Registration and said board is empowered with the powers and duties of the election superintendent relating to the conduct of elections and with the powers and duties of the board of registrars relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2017 Section 2. (a) The Troup County Board of Elections and Registration shall be comprised of nine members. (b) Five members shall be appointed for terms of four years each with three members being appointed by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates received the largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly at the last preceding general election and with two members being appointed by the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party whose candidates received the next largest number of votes in this state for members of the General Assembly at the last preceding general election. Such appointments by the chairmen shall be ratified by a majority of the members of the respective county executive committees of those political parties voting at a meeting duly called and held for that purpose; however, in the event that the members of such executive committees shall fail to elect any such board of elections member within 30 days prior to January 1, 1985, or thereafter within 30 days prior to the expiration of the term of the predecessor in office, such members shall be appointed by the county governing authority. The terms of said five members shall begin January 1, 1985, and quadrennially thereafter. (c) Four members shall be appointed for terms of four years by the county governing authority. Of said four members, one shall be a resident of each commissioner district from which members of the board of commissioners of Troup County are elected. The terms of said four members shall begin January 1, 1985, and quadrennially thereafter. (d) Upon the appointment of a member, the chairman of the county executive committee of the political party or the governing authority, as the case may be, shall file an affidavit with the clerk of Superior Court of Troup County, no later than 30 days preceding the date at which such member is to take office, stating the name and residential address of the person appointed certifying that such member has been duly appointed as provided in this Act. The clerk of the superior court shall record each of such certifications on the minutes of the court and shall certify the name of each such member to the Georgia Secretary of State and shall provide for the issuance of appropriate commissions to the members within the same time and in the same manner as provided by law for registrars. (e) One member of the Troup County board of elections shall be elected by the members of that board in January of each year to serve as chairman for a one-year term with the chairmen being able to succeed themselves. (f) Five members of the Troup County board of elections shall constitute a quorum of the board. Any action to be taken by the board shall be approved by the affirmative vote of a majority of those present and voting. Section 3. (a) Any elector and resident of Troup County shall be eligible for membership on the board of elections except that no person who holds elective public office shall be eligible during the term of such elective office and the position of any member shall be deemed vacant upon such member's qualifying as a candidate for elective public office. (b) Each member of the board of elections shall take substantially the same oath as required by law for registrars before entering upon his or her duties. Each member shall have the same privileges from arrest provided by law for registrars. Section 4. (a) In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of any appointed member before the expiration of his or her term, whether by removal, death, resignation, or otherwise, the respective appointing authority shall, within 90 days following such vacancy, appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The clerk of Superior Court of Troup County 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. (b) In the event the chairman of either of the county executive committees of the political parties shall fail to make a regular appointment within the time specified in Section 2 of this Act or to make an interim appointment within the time specified in subsection (a) of this section, the county governing authority shall make such appointment. Any member wishing to resign shall give written notice thereof to the respective appointing authority and shall file a copy thereof with the clerk of Superior Court of Troup County. 2018 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (c) All members 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 provided for removal of registrars. Section 5. (a) The Troup County board of elections shall be empowered with all the powers and duties relating to the conduct of elections as election superintendents pursuant to the provisions of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. (b) The Troup County board of elections is empowered with all the powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures as boards of registrars pursuant to the provisions of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated. In addition to all other powers of boards of registrars, the Troup County board of elections may appoint a chief deputy registrar and delegate to such chief deputy registrar powers and duties relating to the registration of voters and absentee balloting procedures. (c) This Act is intended to implement the provisions of subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, and shall be construed liberally so as to effectuate that purpose. Section 6. Compensation for members of the board of elections and its employees and clerical assistants shall be fixed by the county governing authority and shall be paid from county funds. The governing authority of Troup County shall provide the board with such proper and suitable offices and with such clerical assistants and other employees as the governing authority shall deem appropriate. Section 7. The chairman of the board of elections shall be the chief executive officer and shall generally supervise, direct, and control the administration of the affairs of the board of elections pursuant to law and duly adopted resolutions of the board of elections. The board of elections shall fix and establish, by appropriate resolution entered on its minutes, directives governing the execution of matters within its jurisdiction. Section 8. The Troup County board of elections shall have the authority to contract with any municipal corporation located within the county for the holding by the board of any primary or election to be conducted within the municipal corporation. Section 9. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1985, except that the provisions of this Act which are necessary for the appointment of the members of the Troup County Board of Elections and Registration who will take office January 1, 1985, shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. HB 1672. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2019 HB 1673. By: Representatives Moody of the 153rd and Byrd of the 153rd: A BILL to incorporate the City of Santa Claus in the County of Toombs and provide a charter therefor; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1674. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, McKelvey of the 15th, and Caldwell of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, so as to change provisions relating to salaries of 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. HB 1675. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Peach County, so as to authorize the governing authority to regulate rate of charge for water and sewer services provided by any privately owned water and sewer company operating or conducting business within Peach 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 1676. By: Representatives Hasty of the 8th, Anderson of the 8th, and Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Nelson, so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Nelson; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act incorporating the Town of Nelson, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1536), as amended, so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen of the City of Nelson; 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 incorporating the Town of Nelson, approved February 25, 1949 (Ga. L. 1949, p. 1536), as amended, is amended by striking from Section 2 of said Act the following language: "That the municipal government of said town shall be vested in the mayor and five councilmen, who are hereby constituted a body corporated under the name and style of the City of Nelson, and by that name and style shall have perpetual succession; shall 2020 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be capable of contracting; buying and holding property, suing and being sued; shall have all the incidental rights conferred by law and all rights hereinafter conferred. On the first Saturday in December, 1958 and biennially thereafter, there shall be elected a mayor for said City of Nelson, to serve two years, commencing on the first day of January next after his election and until his successor is elected or appointed and qualified as hereinafter provided. On the first Saturday in December, 1958, there shall be held an election to elect five councilmen for said City of Nelson. The two candidates receiving the highest number of votes in said election shall serve for a term of two years, commencing on the first day of January, 1959, and until their successors are elected and qualified. The three candidates receiving the next highest number of votes shall serve for a term of one year, commencing on the first day of January, 1959, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter on the first Saturday in December in each year an election shall be held to elect successors to the councilmen whose terms expire on December 31, following the election, and councilmen so elected shall serve for a term of two years commencing on the first day of January next after their election and until their successors are elected, or appointed and qualified, as herein provided.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following language: "The municipal government of the City of Nelson shall consist of a mayor and five councilmen. Such shall be constituted a body corporate under the name and style of the City of Nelson, by that name and style shall have perpetual succession, shall be capable of contracting, shall be capable of buying and holding property, shall be capable of suing and being sued, and shall have all incidental rights conferred by law and all rights conferred by this charter. All municipal elections shall be held on the first Saturday in December of each year, and individuals elected at such elections shall take office on the first day of January next following such elections and shall serve for terms of office of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Each candidate for councilman shall designate the incumbent's seat for which such candidate seeks election. The mayor and each councilman shall be elected by a majority of the voters of the Town of Nelson voting in the election, and all elections shall, except as provided in this section, be conducted in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Municipal Election Code.' The mayor and three councilmen who were elected in December, 1982, shall continue to serve until December 31, 1984, and until their successors are elected and qualified. The two councilmen who were elected in December, 1983, shall continue to serve until December 31, 1985, and until their successors are elected and qualified. At the municipal election held in December, 1984, the mayor and the two members of the council elected to fill the seats currently held by Mrs Frances Carney and Mrs. Ethel Atherton shall be elected for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified, and the member of the council elected to fill the seat currently held by Mr. Doyle Cochran shall be elected for an initial term of one year and until his successor is elected and qualified. Successors to the mayor and councilmen elected in December, 1984, shall serve for terms of two years and until successors are elected and qualified. At the municipal election held in December, 1985, the two members of the council elected to fill the seats currently held by Mr. Truman Thacker and Mr. James Hampton and the one member of the council elected to fill the seat of the councilman elected to a one-year term in 1984 shall be elected for terms of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Successors to the councilmen elected in December, 1985, shall serve for terms of office of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified." 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 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 110, nays 0. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2021 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. HB 1677. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1678. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Rabun County on a salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of deputy sheriffs; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1679. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Talbot County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Talbot County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Talbot 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 1680. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Echols County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Echols County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Echols County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1682. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. 2022 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1683. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, so as to provide for commissioner 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 1685. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Moody of the 153rd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Toombs County, so as to provide for the election of members of the Toombs County board of education; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. 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: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to reincorporate the City of Blairsville in the County of Union; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1687. By: Representatives Smith of the 152nd and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to provide an additional homestead exemption in an amount of $21,000.00 from all county ad valorem taxes except ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for residents of Camden County who are 60 years of age or older; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was 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 557. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Calhoun County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Calhoun County on a certain date; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2023 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: HB 1518. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes. HB 1520. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Ringgold, so as to provide that the corporate limits of said city shall not include certain territory; and for other purposes. HB 1521. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act placing the judge of the Probate Court of Catoosa County and the clerk of the Superior Court of Catoosa County on an annual salary in lieu of fees, so as to increase the clerical help allowance of the clerk of the superior court; and for other purposes. HB 1522. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to continue in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982 that constitutional amendment which was proposed by Resolution Act No. 248 enacted at the 1980 Session of the General Assembly which relates to the imposition of an excise tax for educational purposes on the sale within Habersham County of alcoholic beverages; and for other purposes. HB 1523. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to create the White County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1524. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to abolish the present mode of compensating the clerk of the Superior Court of White County, known as the fee system; to provide in lieu thereof an annual salary; and for other purposes. HB 1525. By: Representative Heard of the 43rd: A BILL to create and establish the Peachtree City Airport Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1527. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the probate judge of Walker County on a salary basis, so as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel of the probate court; and for other purposes. HB 1528. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Walker County, so 2024 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel of the office of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1529. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st and Oliver of the 1st: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of superior court of Walker County on an annual salary, so as to change the maximum amount of the compensation of the personnel of the office of the clerk of superior court; and for other purposes. HB 1530. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Oliver of the 1st, and Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Rossville, so as to provide that the corporate limits of the City of Rossville shall not include certain territory; and for other purposes. HB 1531. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Oliver of the 1st, and Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the coroner of Walker County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the coroner; and for other purposes. HB 1532. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Lumpkin County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1534. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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 provisions relative to the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1536. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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; and for other purposes. HB 1541. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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 for other purposes. HB 1542. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Irvin of the llth, Twiggs of the 4th, and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the Town of Tallulah Falls, so as to modify the new charter for the Town of Tallulah Falls by changing the maximum punishment which may be imposed by the municipal court of the Town of Tallulah Falls; and for other purposes. HB 1545. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to change provisions relating to compensation of the sheriff and employees of the sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1546. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County on an annual salary, so as to change the annual salary of the coroner of McDuffie County; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2025 HB 1547. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a three-member hoard of commissioners for McDuffie County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation and expense allowance of members of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1548. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of McDuffie County by the judges of superior court; and for other purposes. HB 1549. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the county officers of McDuffie County upon an annual salary, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the clerk of the Superior Court of McDuffie County; and for other purposes. HB 1550. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Young of the 134th, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Small Claims Court of Dougherty County, now the Magistrate Court of Dougherty County, so as to change provisions relating to the terms of magistrates; and for other purposes. HB 1551. By: Representative Oliver of the 121st: A BILL to provide for the selection of the chief magistrate for the Magistrate Court of Long County; and for other purposes. HB 1552. By: Representatives Alien of the 127th, Triplett of the 128th, Phillips of the 125th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Johnson of the 123rd, and Hamilton of the 124th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chatham County; and for other purposes. HB 1556. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Towns County shall also serve as the chief magistrate of Towns County; and for other purposes. HB 1557. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to consolidate the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Towns County into the office of tax commissioner of Towns County; and for other purposes. HB 1558. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to create the office of commissioner of Towns County as the governing authority of said county; and for other purposes, HB 1559. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Towns County on an annual salary, so as to change the provisions relating to deputies; and for other purposes. HB 1560. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act to change the composition of and the manner of selection of the members of the board of education of Clayton County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman or president and other members of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1561. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Lee of the 72nd: A BILL to provide legislative intent; to provide that the Magistrate Court of Clayton County shall 2026 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be appointed by a majority vote of the judges of the Superior Courts of the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1563. By: Representatives Karrh of the 109th and Lord of the 107th: A BILL to create and incorporate the City of Adrian in the Counties of Emanuel and Johnson and grant a charter to that municipality under that corporate name and style; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1259. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Murray County; and for other purposes. HB 1538. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to increase the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 625. By: Representative Godbee of the 110th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to convey certain state owned real property located in the City of Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, to the City of Millen; and for other purposes. HR 621. By: Representative Lord of the 107th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to convey certain state owned real property located in Washington County, Georgia, to the Washington County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. The Senate agrees to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 382. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the appointment of the initial chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Hancock County and the election of subsequent chief magistrates, so as to change the provisions relating to the selection of subsequent chief magistrates; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 301. By: Senator Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain real property located in Meriwether County, Georgia; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 358. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sheriffs, so as to change the minimum annual salary of the sheriff; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2027 SB 387. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, Barker of the 18th, and Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to alcoholic beverages, so as to change the quantities of alcoholic beverages an individual may possess and transport in this state upon which taxes have not been paid; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 49. By: Representative Lane of the 27th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to provide breast cancer patients with a right to informed consent to certain surgical and medical procedures; and for other purposes. HB 358. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Adams of the 16th, Edwards of the 112th, Aaron of the 56th and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of distilled spirits, so as to limit the number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any political subdivision; and for other purposes. HB 1057. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to authorize the receipt and reuse of heart pacemakers; and for other purposes. HB 1149. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to redefine the term "savings and loan association"; and for other purposes. HB 1276. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to peer review groups for certain health professionals, so as to change certain definitions relating to peer review groups; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 790. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions, so as to change the composition of membership of a commission; and for other purposes. HB 1339. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of expenses for patients in state institutions, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. HB 984. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Davis of the 45th, Childs of the 53rd, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-2-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for obtaining letters of dismission, so as to provide for alternative procedures for guardians of minor wards; and for other purposes. 2028 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1164. By: Representatives Hooks of the 116th, Workman of the 51st, Hanner of the 131st, and Home of the 103rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to provide for legislative purpose and intent; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 123. By: Representatives Greer of the 39th, Steinberg of the 46th and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-110 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement ages and eligibility for retirement under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to mandatory retirement on the basis of age; and for other purposes. HB 1006. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-4-42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to amount payable for redemption of property sold for taxes, so as to include in the cost of redemption any taxes paid on the property by the purchaser after the sale for taxes; and for other purposes. HB 1008. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Long of the 142nd, Bargeron of the 108th, Chance of the 129th, Phillips of the 125th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Industries for the Blind, so as to direct the Department of Human Resources to provide the facilities necessary for the Industries for the Blind; and for other purposes. HB 1031. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporate names of business corporations, so as to change the registration fee for foreign corporations; to change the fee for renewal of registered corporate names; and for other purposes. HB 1087. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-8-35.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to "special alternative incarceration" as a condition of probation, so as to reduce from 180 days to 90 days the time for initial incarceration for offenses committed on or after January 1, 1984; and for other purposes. HB 1132. By: Representatives Holmes of the 28th and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensure to carry a pistol or revolver, so as to extend to retired federal law enforcement officers the same exemption from fees which is allowed to state and local law enforcement officers; and for other purposes. HB 1139. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Ware of the 77th, and Sizemore of the 136th: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance fees and taxes, so as to authorize municipal corporations to impose annual license fees on all types of insurance companies; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2029 HB 1163. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, and Bolster of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 5 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to children and youth services generally, so as to provide legislative intent; and for other purposes. HB 1199. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-56 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to suspension of driver's license or driving privilege for failure to respond to a citation, so as to require the payment of a restoration fee before the Department of Public Safety shall return a driver's license which has been suspended; and for other purposes. HB 1213. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Chambless of the 133rd, Karrh of the 109th, Galer of the 97th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-13-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to orders and agreements for the prevention of family violence, so as to provide that a copy of any such order shall be issued by the clerk of superior court to each person identified in the petition as being in danger of family violence; and for other purposes. HB 1267. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Patten of the 149th, Hanner of the 131st, Crawford of the 5th, and Porter of the 119th: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Southeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Compact," so as to revise the text; and for other purposes. HB 1390. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Waddle of the 113th, and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the number of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to increase to two the number of judges for the Houston Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1160. By: Representatives Hasty of the 8th, Beck of the 148th, Bray of the 91st, Williams of the 6th, and Lawson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Credit Union Deposit Insurance Corporation, so as to provide that any financial institution chartered under the laws of the United States or any state or territory of the United States shall be eligible for membership in the corporation and for deposit insurance coverage written by the corporation; and for other purposes. HB 982. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Hirsch of the 96th, Davis of the 45th, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 16-11-129 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licenses to carry pistols or revolvers, so as to change investigation procedures for renewal of licenses; and for other purposes. HB 999. By: Representatives Steinberg of the 46th, Walker of the 115th, Hooks of the 116th, and Johnson of the 76th: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to claims against the state or departments or agencies of the state, so as to delete certain obsolete provisions regarding the filing of claims arising prior to November 1, 1982, with the Claims Advisory Board; and for other pur- poses. 2030 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 877. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Groover of the 99th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judg- ments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to delete certain judgments and rulings; and for other purposes. HB 1058. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to authorize the disposition by sale or gift of a heart pacemaker at the death of the individual possessing such pacemaker; to provide which persons may make such disposition in the absence of a contract, will, or other contrary indication of a decedent; and for other purposes. HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 754. By: Representatives Barnes of the 90th, Aiken of the 21st, Childs of the 53rd, Holmes of the 28th, Galer of the 97th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging certain restaurants and other food service establishments to post signs designating a nonsmoking area and to seat patrons in such area upon their request; and for other purposes. HR 800. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Twiggs of the 4th, Ross of the 82nd, Irvin of the llth, Walker of the 85th, Walker of the 115th, and many others: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the Honorable Jack Powell Green for his dedicated service to the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1562. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Forest Park in Clayton County and creating a new charter for said city, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 367. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Walker of the 19th, Kennedy of the 4th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 8 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of sale of antifreeze, so as to provide that licenses authorizing the sale of antifreeze shall be issued on a calendar year basis rather than a fiscal year basis; and for other purposes. SB 444. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Code Section 50-10-3 of the Official Code of Georgia WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2031 Annotated, relating to the Georgia Development Authority, so as to assign the Georgia Development Authority to the Department of Industry and Trade for administrative purposes only; and for other purposes. Representative Pettit of the 19th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 224. By: Senators Phillips of the 9th, Barnes of the 33rd and Greene of the 26th: A BILL to amend Code Section 51-2-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liability for injuries caused by animals, so as to change the conditions under which owners and keepers of animals are liable for injuries caused by their animals; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson N Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch NBray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Chambless Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B N Clark.L Colbert N Coleman Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis N Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Felton N Foster N Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty NHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson,R Y Johnson.S N Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Lord N Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 53, nays 82. The motion was lost. Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Ramsey Y Randall NRay N Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson NRoss N Royal Russell Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker,!, Ware Watson N Watts Y White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams,R Wilson N Wood Y Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr The following Resolution of the House was read: HR 829. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn at 12:00 Midnight on February 23, 1984, and reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on February 27, 1984. 2032 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly adjourn at 12:00 Midnight on February 27, 1984, and reconvene at 10:00 A.M. on February 29, 1984. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnetl.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawfurd Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord N Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 141, nays 2. The Resolution was adopted. Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts Y White,,! Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendment thereto: HB 1348. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Brooks County, so as to reconstitute the membership of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1348 by striking from line 27 of page 2 the following: "odd-numbered". By striking from line 28 of page 2 the following: "odd-numbered". Representative Reaves of the 147th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1348. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2033 On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1259. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Murray County; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Murray County; to specify the number of magistrates for the county; to provide for the method of selection of the magistrates; to provide for the compensation of the magistrates; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. The number of magistrates authorized for Murray County shall be a chief magistrate and two additional magistrates. Section 2. (a) The chief magistrate may reside anywhere within Murray County and shall be elected at the 1984 general election and quadrennially thereafter in the same manner as county officers are elected. The other magistrates shall likewise be elected in the same manner as county officers at the 1984 general election and quadrennially thereafter but shall be required to meet the residency qualifications of this section. One magistrate shall be elected as the magistrate from Post No. 1 and the other shall be elected as the magistrate from Post No. 2. Each of such magistrates shall be elected at large by all the qualified voters of Murray County; but the magistrate from Post No. 1 must be a resident of District No. 1, described as follows, and the magistrate from Post No. 2 must be a resident of District 2, described as follows: District No. 1 Murray Tract 9901 Tract 9902 Block 301 Tract 9903 Blocks 101 through 123, 136 through 141, 145, and 148 through 150 District No. 2 Murray Tract 9902 Block Group 2 Blocks 302 through 316 Block Group 4 Tract 9903 Blocks 124 through 128, 130 through 135, 151 through 179, and 183 Block Group 2 Blocks 301 through 309 and 311 through 323 (b) For the purposes of this section: (1) The terms 'Tract' or 'Census Tract,' 'Block Group,' and 'Block' shall mean and shall describe the same geographical boundaries as provided in the report of the 2034 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Bureau of the Census for the United States decennial census of 1980 for the State of Georgia. (2) Any part of Murray County which is not included in any district described in this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1980 for the State of Georgia. Section 3. The chief magistrate shall receive a minimum annual salary as specified by general law and such supplement, if any, as may be fixed by the county governing authority. Each other magistrate shall receive for each day of service in which he is designated to be on duty by the chief magistrate a salary equal to one three hundred and sixtyfifth of the total of the annual salary and supplement, if any, received by the chief magistrate, but the other magistrates shall not receive such compensation for more than ten combined days of service for any month for both magistrates unless the chief magistrate is disabled, in which event the compensation of the other magistrates during that disability shall be as fixed by the chief magistrate and the county governing authority. This section shall not prohibit a magistrate from performing any of the duties of his office on a day in which he is not designated to be on duty by the chief magistrate, but a magistrate shall not receive any compensation for duties so performed. Section 4. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1985, except that the provisions of this Act necessary for the election of the chief magistrate and other magistrates in 1984 shall become effective upon the approval of this Act 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 repealed. Representative Ramsey of the 3rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1259. 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 the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate: SB 559. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Taliaferro County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes. SB 560. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide for the Board of Education of Wilkes County; to provide for election districts; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the election of the board of education; and for other purposes. SB 561. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Camden County ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 for each resident of Camden County who is 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes. SB 562. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup in Wayne County, Georgia, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2035 SB 563. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to provide for the election of board members from districts; to require candidates to run for certain posts within one district; and for other purposes. By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees: SB 559. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Taliaferro County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Taliaferro County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 560. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide for the Board of Education of Wilkes County; to provide for election districts; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the election of the board of education; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 561. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Camden County ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 for each resident of Camden County who is 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 562. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup in Wayne County, Georgia, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 563. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to provide for the election of board members from districts; to require candidates to run for certain posts within one district; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 477. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend Part 4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to equipment requirements for motor vehicles, so as to make it unlawful for any resident person to operate a motor vehicle in this state which has material and glazing applied or affixed to the front windshield or the front door windows which reduces light transmission to less than 32 percent; and for other purposes. 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: 2036 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks N Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 14. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Lane of the 27th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes thereto: HB 1538. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to increase the salary of the solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3873), so as to increase the salary of the solicitor of said court; to provide that the solicitor shall not engage in the private practice of law or hold any other public office while serving as solicitor of said court; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, approved January 28, 1964 (Ga. L. 1964, p. 2032), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 14, 1983 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2037 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3873), is amended by striking Section 6 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. Salary of solicitor. The salary of the solicitor of said court shall be $33,600.00 per annum payable in equal monthly installments by the board of commissioners out of the general funds of Clayton County. The solicitor of said court shall receive no other compensation for serving as solicitor of said court and he shall not engage in the private practice of law in any capacity during his tenure as solicitor of said court and he shall not be eligible to hold any other public office while serving as solicitor of said court." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Bailey of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1538. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1562. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act reincorporating the City of Forest Park in Clayton County and creating a new charter for said city, so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act reincorporating the City of Forest Park in Clayton County and creating a new charter for said city, approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3117), so as to extend the corporate limits of said city; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act reincorporating the City of Forest Park in Clayton County and creating a new charter for said city, approved April 19, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3701), as amended, particularly by an Act approved March 16, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3117), is amended by adding at the end of Section 1.02 the following: "The corporate limits of the City of Forest Park shall also include the following tracts or parcels of property: PARCEL 1 All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 209, of the 12th District of Clayton County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a made corner which is 669.6 feet south and 372 feet south, 89 20' east from the northeast original corner of Land Lot 48; thence continuing south 89 20' east for 217.7 feet to a made corner; thence south 0 51' east a distance of 113.53 feet to a point; thence running south 0 36' west for 99.8 feet to a made corner; thence north 89 31' west for 169.9 feet to a made corner; thence south 0 27' west for 100 feet to a made corner; thence north 89 20' west for 50 feet to a made corner; thence north 0 27' east for 314 feet to a made corner and the POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2 All that tract or parcel of land located in Land Lots 43 and 44 of the 13th District of Clayton County and described as follows: 2038 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BEGINNING at a point on the northwest corner of the western most boundary of the corporate limits of the City of Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia, thence running south a distance of 50 feet to a point; thence running due west along the southerly line of Land Lot 43 and Land Lot 44 to a point which is the western right-of-way of Interstate 75 and the John Azar property; thence running north 30 degrees 25 minutes 16 seconds west along said western right-of-way of Interstate 75 a distance of 60 feet to a made corner; thence due east to the intersection of the northwest corner of the western most boundary of the corporate limits of the City of Forest Park and the true POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 3 All that tract of land located in Land Lot 43 of the 13th District of Clayton County and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the south land lot line of Land Lot 43 at the intersection with the west right of way of 175; thence running north 30 degrees 25 minutes 16 seconds west along the west right of way of 1-75, 330.74 feet to a concrete right of way marker; thence running south 80 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds west, 74.24 feet to a point on the east right of way of State Route 85; thence running south 33 degrees 21 minutes 26 seconds west along the east right of way of State Route 85, 157.22 feet to a point; thence running south 28 degrees 30 minutes 20 seconds west along the east right of way of State Route 85, 88.03 feet to a point; thence running south 24 degrees 18 minutes 39 seconds west along the east right of way of State Route 85, 74.15 feet to a point on the south line of Land Lot 43; thence running north 89 degrees 33 minutes 14 seconds east along the south land lot line, 399.72 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Bailey of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1562. 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 following Bill of the House: HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 829. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Rules, submitted the following report: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2039 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 806 Do 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 Bill of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: HB 1589 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was taken up for consideration and read the third time: HB 1589. By: Representative Walker of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act establish- ing the compensation of certain officials in Richmond County, so as to change the compensation of certain officials; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act establishing the compensation of certain officials in Richmond County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3941), as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4173), so as to change the compensation of certain officials; to provide for the payment of such compensation; 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 compensation of certain officials in Richmond County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3941), as amended by an Act approved March 16, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4173), is amended by striking in its entirety Section 1 thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. (a) The following officials of Richmond County, Georgia, shall receive an annual salary, payable from the funds of Richmond County, Georgia, as follows: (1) Clerk of superior court and state court .....................................................$ 29,120.00 (2) Judge of the probate court..............................................................................33,306.00 (3) Taxcommissioner.............................................................................................32,240.00 (4) Judge of the state court...................................................................................48,360.00 2040 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (5) Solicitor of the state court ..............................................................................20,574.00 (6) Coroner...............................................................................................................l7,035.00 (7) Judge of the civil court....................................................................................34,528.00 (8) Associate judge of the civil court................................................................ ...32,968.00 (9) Chairman of the board of commissioners .......................................................9,396.00 (10) Member of the board of commissioners .........................................................6,996.00 (11) District attorney .................................................................................................8,694.00 (12) Judge of the superior court.............................................................................ll,781.00 (13) Sheriff.................................................................................................................28,500.00 (b) The compensation provided for in subsection (a) of this section shall be paid in equal monthly installments." Section 2. This Act shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which it is approved by the Governor or in which it becomes law without his approval. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 504. By: Senators Foster of the 50th, Barnes of the 33rd, Dean of the 31st, and others: A BILL to amend Subpart 2 of Part 1 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory school attendance, so as to extensively revise said subpart; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss N Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn N Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2041 N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson, N N Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson,G Y Johnson,R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall NRay Y Reaves N Redding N Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 24. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representatives Lucas of the 102nd and Pinkston of the 100th, stated that they had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. They wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. Representative Brooks of the 34th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. Representative Thomas of the 69th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted: HR 806. By: Representative Lawler of the 20th: A RESOLUTION inviting Mr. Michael Coles to appear before the House of Representatives on February 22, 1984; and for other purposes. Representative Johnson of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 63 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Johnson of the 72nd Chairman The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: 2042 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 256. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes. Representative Clark of the 13th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 256 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 Clark of the 13th, Johnson of the 72nd, and Lawler of the 20th. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendment thereto: HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health; to authorize county boards of health to provide environmental health services and to charge and collect environmental health service fees under certain conditions; to provide that such fees may be charged to premises for inspecting said premises; to provide for the use of said fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, is amended by designating subsection (c) of Code Section 31-3-2, relating to composition of county boards of health, as subsection (e) and by striking subsections (a) and (b) thereof and inserting in their place new subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), to read as follows: "(a) Each county board of health shall be composed of seven members as follows: (1) One member shall be the chief executive officer of the governing authority of the county, by whatever name called, or some member designated by him; in counties where the governing authority is the judge of the probate court of the county, he shall be the member so appointed; (2) One member shall be the county superintendent of schools; (3) One member, to be appointed by the governing authority of the county, shall be a physician actively practicing medicine in the county and licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, unless there is no physician actively practicing in the county who is willing and able to serve, in which case a person licensed as a nurse or dentist under Chapter 26 or 11, respectively, of Title 43, and actively practicing such profession in the county shall be appointed; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2043 (4) Two members to be appointed by the governing authority of the county, at least one of which members shall be a consumer member who will represent on the board the county's needy, underprivileged, or elderly community, and the other may be a member presently serving on the board who has the greatest seniority in terms of service on said board; (5) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the county who shall be a consumer, a representative of a consumer, or a person from an advocacy agency or group, which member will represent on the board the county's consumers of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services; and (6) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the county who shall be a consumer, a representative of a consumer, or a person from an advocacy agency or group, which member will represent on the board the county's consumers of environmental or preventive health services or any other services not having a consumer member under this Code section. (b) The terms of the members of county boards of health serving as such on June 30, 1985, and who are serving in membership positions required to be filled by grand jury appointment, shall expire at the end of June 30, 1985, and upon the appointment and qualification of their successors. For purposes of this subsection, that member with the least time remaining in that member's term shall be deemed to be succeeded by the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section; that member with the next greatest time remaining in that member's term shall be deemed to be succeeded by the consumer member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section; and that member with the greatest time remaining in that member's term shall be deemed to be succeeded by the other than consumer member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) The initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1985, and shall expire December 31, 1986; the initial term of the consumer member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section and the initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1985, and expire December 31, 1987; and the initial term of the other than consumer member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1985, and shall expire December 31, 1989. After these initial terms, members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall take office the first day of January immediately following the expiration of the immediately preceding term of that office and serve terms of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies in any such membership shall be filled, for the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified, in the same manner as the original appointment. (d) Persons holding office as members pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall serve as members while holding their offices as chief executive officer of the governing authority of the county and county superintendent of schools, respectively." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-3-4 to read as follows: "31-3-4. The county board of health is empowered to: (1) Establish and adopt bylaws for its own governance. Meetings shall be held no less frequently than quarterly; (2) Exercise responsibility and authority in all matters within the county pertain- ing to health unless the responsibility for enforcement of such is by law that of another agency; (3) Take such steps as may be necessary to prevent and suppress disease and conditions deleterious to health and to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards adopted thereunder; 2044 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (4) Adopt and enforce rules and regulations appropriate to its functions and powers, provided such rules and regulations are not in conflict with the rules and regulations of the department. Such rules and regulations must be reasonably adapted to the purposes intended and must be within the purview of the powers and duties imposed upon the county board of health by this chapter; (5) Receive and administer all grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to health pursuant to this chapter; (6) Make contracts and establish fees for the provision of any and all mental health and other public health services provided by county boards of health, including but not limited to environmental health services, which fees may be charged to persons or to establishments and premises within the county for inspection of such establishments, premises, structures and appurtenances thereto, or for other county board of health services. All such fees may be used to defray costs of providing such local services and shall supplement but not replace state or federal funding. No person shall be denied services on the basis of his inability to pay. The scope of services, operating details, contracts, and fees approved by the county board of health shall also be approved by the district director of health. No fees for environmental health services may be charged unless the schedule of fees for such services has been approved by the county governing authority; and (7) Contract with the Department of Human Resources or other agencies for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and for supplying services which are within its purview to perform, provided that such contracts and amendments thereto shall have first been approved by the department. In entering into any contracts to perform its functions and to exercise its powers, and for supplying services which are within its purview to perform, any county board of health or any health district created under the authority of Code Section 31-3-15 shall be considered an agency and such agency shall have the authority to contract with any other county board of health; combination of county boards of health; any other health district; public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools; training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of the state; county or municipal governments; persons, partnerships, corporations, and associations, public or private; the United States government or the government of any other state; or any other legal entity." Section 3. The provisions of this Act shall not apply to any consolidated citycounty government. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1068. The motion prevailed. HB 49. By: Representative Lane of the 27th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to consent for surgical or medical treatment, so as to provide breast cancer patients with a right to informed consent to certain surgical and medical procedures; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 43-34-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation and functions of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, so as to authorize and direct the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners to develop and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2045 distribute an informational booklet on breast cancer and the treatment of breast cancer; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 43-34-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation and functions of the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (g) to read as follows: "(g) When funds are specifically appropriated for such purpose, the board shall publish an informational booklet on breast cancer and the treatment of breast cancer. The booklet shall contain a summary of the latest information on breast cancer and, in brief form, shall discuss the generally accepted and widely prevailing medical and surgical treatments for breast cancer. The booklet shall include a valid assessment of the relative risks and benefits of the accepted and widely prevailing methods of treatment. A copy of the booklet shall be made available by the board to every appropriate physician in the state. A letter by the board shall accompany this booklet stating that the board urges the physician to distribute a copy of the booklet to each and every patient whose disease or course of treatment is covered by the material in the booklet. Copies shall also be available to any person upon request at a fee prescribed by the joint-secretary sufficient to cover the cost of printing and distribution. The booklet shall be updated and redistributed at such times as the board shall deem necessary." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lane of the 27th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 49. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Ciark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 150, nays 2. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinks ton Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey N Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walkef.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 2046 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Postmortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 520 by adding on line 14 of page 1 following the word and punctuation "inquests;" the following: "to provide for appeals from verdicts of coroners' juries;". By renumbering Sections 7, 8, and 9 as Sections 8, 9, and 10, respectively. By adding a new Section 7 to read as follows: "Section 7. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code Section 45-16-42.1 immediately following Code Section 45-16-42 to read as follows: '45-16-42.1. The verdict of a coroner's jury may be appealed to the superior court in the same manner in which appeals are authorized in civil cases tried and determined by a county judge or magistrate court. These appeals may be entered or defended by any person related to the deceased person as spouse, child, parent, brother or sister, or grandparent, or by the peace officer in charge, the coroner, or medical examiner involved in the proceeding. Any coroner's verdict present or past may be appealed as set forth herein.'" Representative Hasty of the 8th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 520. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: HB 1073. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Lambert of the 66th, Waldrep of the 80th, Brown of the 154th, Hooks of the 116th, and Couch of the 40th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of common carriers to limit liability; and for other purposes. Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1073 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 Robinson of the 58th, Milford of the 13th, and Cheeks of the 89th. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 1:45 o'clock, this afternoon. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2047 AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 832. By: Representative Lord of the 107th: A RESOLUTION commemorating the bicentennial of the founding of Washington County; and for other purposes. HR 833. By: Representative Chance of the 129th: A RESOLUTION in memory of Henry C. Tuttle; and for other purposes. HR 834. By: Representative Lord of the 107th: A RESOLUTION commemorating the one hundred ninth birthday of Tennille, Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 835. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION commending Chas Hardy of the Commerce High School wrestling team; and for other purposes. HR 836. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A RESOLUTION commending the Jefferson High School wrestling team; and for other purposes. HR 837. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Argo of the 68th, Milford of the 13th, Clark of the 13th, and Buck of the 95th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy to the family of the late Hugh H. Robins; and for other purposes. HR 838. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A RESOLUTION commending the Byron Jaycees; and for other purposes. HR 839. By: Representatives Clark of the 13th, Milford of the 13th, Yeargin of the 14th, Logan of the 67th, and Argo of the 68th: A RESOLUTION commending the Athletic Department of the Athens Christian School; and for other purposes. HR 840. By: Representative Hooks of the 116th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Judge J. W. Southwell; and for other purposes. HR 841. By: Representative Cummings of the 17th: A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Nathan Delano Dean; and for other purposes. HR 842. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Murphy of the 18th, Evans of the 84th, Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Groover of the 99th: A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable Arnold Shulman; and for other purposes. HR 843. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Argo of the 68th, Milford of the 13th, Clark of the 13th, and Buck of the 95th: A RESOLUTION expressing sympathy to the family of the late Robert Sanford Younts; and for other purposes. HR 844. By: Representative Waldrep of the 80th: A RESOLUTION urging the designation of the Ezell S. Goolsby Bridge; and for other purposes. 2048 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs, prescription eyeglasses, and contact lenses shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, is amended by striking paragraph (45) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (45) to read as follows: "(45) The sale, use, storage, or consumption of paper stock which is manufactured in this state into catalogs intended to be delivered outside this state for use outside this state; or", and by striking paragraph (46) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (46) to read as follows: "(46) Sales to blood banks having a nonprofit status pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; ] or", and by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph (47) to read as follows: "(47) Sales of drugs dispensed by prescription and prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses." Section 2. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Groover of the 99th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 901. The motion prevailed. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 469. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in public stadiums, coliseums, and auditoriums, in certain counties and municipalities; and for other purposes. Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that further consideration of SB 469 be postponed until 2:30 o'clock, this afternoon. The motion prevailed. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2049 The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1029. By: Representatives Alien of the 127th, Triplett of the 128th, Hamilton of the 124th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Mueller of the 126th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to make it unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of any child under the age of 16 years to allow or permit such child to loiter or remain upon any street or public place between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 A.M. of the following day, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult having the responsibility of such child or unless the child had a legitimate excuse for being there; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, so as to make it unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of any child under the age of 17 years to allow or permit such child to loiter or remain upon any street or public place between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 5:00 A.M. of the following day, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult authorized by the parent or guardian to have the responsibility of such child or unless the child had a legitimate excuse for being there; to provide penalties; to provide for counseling; to allow local regulations containing more stringent conditions; to amend Code Section 15-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction of the juvenile court, so as to provide that the juvenile court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over the persons committing the crime provided for in this Act; to provide an exception; to provide that a person who fails to waive a trial by jury shall be bound over to another court; to provide for the disposition of fines; to amend Code Section 17-7-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trial of defendants upon accusations in misdemeanor cases generally, so as to provide in cases arising out of the crime provided for in this Act, the defendant may be tried upon a summons; to provide for the issuance of a summons; to provide for the contents of such summons; to provide for court appearances; to provide for delivery of copies of summons; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public order, is amended by adding between Code Sections 16-11-36 and 16-11-37 a new Code Section 16-11-36.1 to read as follows: "16-11-36.1. (a) It shall be unlawful for any parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of any child under the age of 17 years knowingly to allow or permit such child to loiter or remain upon any street or public place between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 5:00 A.M. of the following day, unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or other adult authorized by the parent or guardian to have the responsibility of such child or unless the child had a legitimate excuse for being there. A legitimate excuse may include, without limitation, participation in school sponsored activities or church related activities. (b) Any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as follows: (1) First offense: a fine of not more than $100.00; and (2) Second or subsequent offense: a fine of not more than $300.00. 2050 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (c) In lieu of assessing a fine under subsection (b) of this Code section, the court may require the person to undergo counseling designed to inform such person of the importance of a proper home environment and close supervision of minor children. (d) This Code section shall not be construed as a limitation upon the power of local governments to enact local regulations more stringent than conditions contained in this Code section." Section 2. Code Section 15-11-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to jurisdiction of the juvenile court, is amended by adding at the end of subsection (a) a new paragraph 3 to read as follows: "(3) Involving violations of Code Section 16-11-36.1, relating to criminal liability of a parent, guardian, or other person having custody or control of any child under the age of 17 years who allows or permits such child to loiter or remain upon any street or public place during certain hours. The juvenile court shall have jurisdiction to issue warrants, try cases, and impose sentence thereon in all misdemeanor cases involving a violation of Code Section 16-11-36.1. No juvenile court shall have the power to dispose of cases involving violations of Code Section 16-11-36.1 unless the defendant shall first waive in writing a trial by jury. If the defendant wishes a trial by jury, he shall notify the juvenile court and, if reasonable cause exists, he shall be immediately bound over to the court in the county having jurisdiction to try the offense, wherein a jury may be empaneled. Any fines collected by the juvenile court from persons convicted of violating Code Section 16-11-36.1 shall be paid into the general fund of the county by the fifteenth day of each month." Section 3. Code Section 17-7-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trial of defendants upon accusations in misdemeanor cases generally, is amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) a new paragraph (3) to read as follows: "(3) (A) When a person is arrested for a violation of Code Section 16-11-36.1, the arresting officer may, at his discretion, choose to issue to the offender a summons to appear before the juvenile court. Every such summons shall show: (i) That it is issued by authority of the law enforcement unit; (ii) The name of the person summoned or, if the person to be summoned refuses to give his name or the officer serving the summons believes the name given is false or if the officer is for other cause unable to ascertain the correct name of the person to be summoned, a fictitious name plainly identified as such; (iii) The offense with which the person being summoned is charged and the date and location of the alleged offense; (iv) The location of the juvenile court and the day and hour at which he is summoned to appear; (v) That failure to so appear is a violation of Georgia laws and subject to prosecution; (vi) The date the summons is served; and (vii) The name and official designation of the officer serving it. (B) Every person so summoned shall appear at the place and on the date ordered except in cases where a bond has been posted in lieu of the summons or where the court has granted a continuance. (C) The officer serving a summons pursuant to this paragraph shall, on or before the return date of the summons, deliver a copy thereof to the juvenile court before which it is returnable and shall file any information and such affidavits as may be required with respect to the alleged offense." 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 repealed. Representative Alien of the 127th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1029. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2051 On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Cod bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Lane,D Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord N Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 13. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C N Martin.J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips,W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre N Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Lambert of the 66th moved that the following Bill of the Senate be withdrawn from the General Calendar and referred to the Committee on Health and Ecol- ogy: SB 93. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Kidd of the 25th and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to regulate behavioral science practi- tioners; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick N Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J NBuck N Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter N Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis NDean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover Dunn Edwards N Evans N Felton N Foster N Galer Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner N Hasty NHays N Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks 2052 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Home Hudson N Irvin N Isakson Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson Y Lee N Linder N Logan Y Long Y Lord N Lucas N Lupton N Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J N Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall On the motion, the ayes were 48, nays 98. The motion was lost. N Ray Y Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson N Ross N Royal N Russell N Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood N Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HR 625. By: Representative Godbee of the 110th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to convey certain state owned real property located in the City of Millen, Jenkins County, Georgia, to the City of Millen; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HR 625 by adding in Section 4 at the end of line 20 of page 4 a new sentence to read as follows: "If the conveyance is to a nongovernmental purchaser, the consideration shall be the fair market value of such property." Representative Godbee of the 110th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 625. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo YAthon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G YBrown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2053 Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1296. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th, Hooks of the 116th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Chambless of the 133rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for legislative findings and purpose; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, so as to provide for legislative findings and purpose; to provide for definitions; to require certain hospitals to provide emergency medical services to pregnant women in labor; to provide for transfer of such patients; to provide for determination of indigency; to require counties to pay for emergency care required to be furnished to certain pregnant women; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for damages and other relief against certain hospitals and health care providers; to provide for actions by the Department of Human Resources; to provide for civil and criminal penalties; to provide for administrative and judicial review; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for construction; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 8 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to care and protection of indigent and elderly patients, is amended by adding immediately following Article 2 thereof a new article to read as follows: "ARTICLE 2A 31-8-40. The General Assembly finds that Georgia's high rates of infant mortality and morbidity are costly to the state in terms of human suffering and of expenditures for long-term institutionalization, special education, and medical care. It is well documented that appropriate care during pregnancy and delivery can prevent many of the expensive, disabling problems our children experience. The State of Georgia is making progress in improving services and funding. However, the General Assembly is concerned that some women continue to be refused service for financial reasons at hospitals when they request admission after labor has begun. It is the purpose of this article to assure that no hospital denies available, appropriate emergency services to a woman who seeks hospital care for the safe delivery of her child and to assure that counties assume a share of the responsibility in meeting this critical need for their residents who receive care. 2054 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 31-8-41. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Cost of care' means the cost of services rendered by a hospital for care required to be provided thereby under this article, and for services rendered by a physician in connection therewith, at the reimbursement rate currently in effect for the hospital and physician under the medical assistance program for the needy under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. Section 1396, et seq.), as amended, but shall not include any portion of such cost which is paid by the indigent patient, by the spouse or a relative of the indigent patient, by insurance, or by any governmental or other public agency pursuant to any federal, state, or local program paying cost of health care for indigent patients, other than the program established by this article. (2) 'Hospital' means a hospital which is permitted to operate by the department pursuant to Article 1 of Chapter 7 of this title. (3) 'Indigent patient' means a patient who is a resident of this state who has been certified as an indigent pursuant to Code Section 31-8-43. 31-8-42. Any hospital which operates an emergency service shall provide the appropriate, necessary emergency services to any pregnant woman who presents herself in active labor to the hospital, if those services are usually and customarily provided in that facility, which services shall be provided within the scope of generally accepted practice based upon the information furnished the hospital by the pregnant woman, including such information as the pregnant woman reveals concerning her prenatal care, diet, allergies, previous births, general health information, and other such information as the pregnant woman may furnish the hospital. If, in the medical judgment of the physician responsible for the emergency service, the hospital must transfer the patient because the hospital is unable to provide appropriate treatment, the hospital where the patient has presented herself shall: (1) Within the capabilities of the hospital provide such emergency services as the circumstances require, which services shall be provided within the scope of generally accepted practice based upon the information furnished the hospital by the pregnant woman, including such information as the pregnant woman reveals concerning her prenatal care, diet, allergies, previous births, general health information, and other such information as the pregnant woman may furnish the hospital; (2) Contact an appropriate receiving hospital and notify such hospital that the patient is in transit; (3) Arrange suitable transportation for the patient if necessary; and (4) Send to the receiving hospital any available information on the patient's history and condition. The transfer shall not be authorized until the physician considers the patient sufficiently stabilized for transport. 31-8-43. (a) The commissioner of human resources shall adopt state-wide standards to determine indigency for the purposes of this article. To the extent practicable, such standards shall be based on similar standards adopted for the purpose of determining the ability to pay of patients receiving services in state hospitals as authorized by state law, as now or hereafter enacted, governing responsibility for payment of cost of care for health care services rendered by state hospitals. (b) Within 30 days after receiving the standards provided by the commissioner pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section, the governing authority of each county, by resolution, shall designate a person, to be known as the health care advisory officer of the county, to make a determination of indigency for the residents of the county in accordance with the standards promulgated pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section. The health care advisory officer shall carry out such additional duties as may be assigned to him by the governing authority of the county. It shall be the duty of the governing authority of each county to mail a copy of such resolution to the chief administrative officer of each hospital within 15 days after its adoption. The governing authority of any county may change the person designated as the health care advisory officer, but any such change shall be accomplished by resolution of the governing authority, and a copy of the resolution making such change shall be mailed to the chief administrative officer of each hospital within 15 days after its adoption. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2055 (c) When a patient receives health care from a hospital or physician, which care that hospital is required to provide the patient under Code Section 31-8-42, and when such patient claims inability to pay cost of care because of indigency, the chief administrative officer of the hospital shall notify, in writing, the health care advisory officer of the county of residence of the patient. Such notification shall request a determination of indigency of the patient. As soon as practicable after receiving such notification but not later than 30 days thereafter, the health care advisory officer of the county shall notify the chief administrative officer of the hospital of his determination. If the health care advisory officer determines that the patient is indigent or if the health care advisory officer of a county fails to respond to a request for a determination of indigency from a hospital providing health care for such patient within the time limitation provided by this subsection, the county of residence of the patient shall be liable for the payment of cost of care of such patient in the hospital or hospitals rendering the emergency services. In such event, the hospital, hospitals, and physicians providing the emergency health care for the patient may bill the county of residence of the patient for the amount of the patient's cost of care, and it shall be the duty of the governing authority of such county to pay the hospital and physician that amount. (d) To the end that the certifications of indigency required by subsection (c) of this Code section may be expedited, it shall be the duty of each county health care advisory officer to establish and maintain files showing the names of county residents determined to be indigent. (e) It shall be the duty of the commissioner to devise such standard forms as may be necessary or desirable to administer this Code section uniformly. It shall be the duty of counties, health care advisory officers, and hospitals to use the forms promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this subsection. 31-8-44. No physician, nurse, or other such medical assistant, nor the hospital or any of its agents or employees shall be guilty of malpractice or civilly liable therefor unless the physician, nurse, or other medical assistant, or the hospital, its agent, or employee has been grossly negligent in the provision of such services or has willfully failed to comply with the provisions of this article. No action shall be brought under this article without a specific allegation of gross negligence. 31-8-45. If a hospital fails or refuses to provide treatment or services pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 31-8-42, a person aggrieved by such failure or refusal shall have a cause of action against the hospital for damages and for such other relief as the court having jurisdiction of the action deems proper. No person shall be prohibited from maintaining such an action for failure to exhaust any rights to administrative relief. 31-8-46. (a) If the department receives notice that a violation by a hospital of Code Section 31-8-42 is in progress, the department shall immediately order an investigation to determine whether or not there has been a violation and upon finding that a violation has occurred shall immediately order the hospital to comply with that Code section. (b) If a hospital violates Code Section 31-8-42, the department shall assess a civil penalty of $500.00 for each such violation. Any such civil penalty shall be imposed by the department only after notice and hearing as provided in Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. Any person or facility subject to a civil penalty under this Code section is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Article 1 of Chapter 5 of this title. All civil penalties recovered by the department under this Code section shall be paid into the general fund of the state treasury. (c) Any hospital held to be in violation of Code Section 31-8-42 more than three times within any 12 month period shall be subject to suspension or revocation of license by the Department of Human Resources. (d) The Department of Human Resources is authorized and directed to promulgate appropriate rules and regulations for the enforcement of this article. (e) Nothing in this article shall be construed to preempt any other law or to deny to any individual any rights or remedies which are provided by or under any other law." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. 2056 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1296. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Ylrvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 11. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. HB 1057. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to authorize the receipt and reuse of heart pacemakers; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, so as to authorize the receipt and reuse of heart pacemakers; to provide definitions; to provide for exceptions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding health, is amended by adding at the end of said chapter a new Code Section 31-1-6 to read as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2057 "31-1-6. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Heart pacemaker' means any electrical device which stimulates the heart muscle so that it contracts at a certain or regular rate. (2) 'Medically acceptable' means conforming to prevailing medical standards of cleanliness and manufacturers' applicable standards for functional operation. (3) 'Person' includes the following: (A) Any hospital, surgeon, or physician; (B) Any accredited medical school, college, or university; (C) Any licensed, accredited, or approved bank or storage facility of human bodies or parts; or (D) Any specified individual needing implantation of a heart pacemaker. (b) Any person, as defined in subsection (a) of this Code section, shall be authorized to receive and reuse a heart pacemaker, provided that such device is medically acceptable for its proposed reuse. (c) This Code section shall not apply to the receipt and reuse of a nuclear-powered pacemaker." 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 repealed. Representative Birdsong of the 104th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1057. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phiilips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 2058 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1058. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to authorize the disposition by sale or gift of a heart pacemaker at the death of the individual possessing such pacemaker; to provide which persons may make such disposition in the absence of a contract, will, or other contrary indication of a decedent; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to authorize the disposition by sale or gift of a heart pacemaker at the death of the individual possessing such pacemaker; to provide which persons may make such disposition in the absence of a contract, will, or other contrary indication of a decedent; to provide that funds from a sale made without direction from a contract or will shall be added to the estate of the decedent; to provide for exceptions; 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 44-5-142 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions used in the "Georgia Anatomical Gift Act," is amended by striking in its entirety paragraph (5) of said Code section and inserting in its place a new paragraph (5) to read as follows: "(5) 'Part' means organs, tissues, eyes, bones, arteries, blood and other fluids, and any other portions of a human body. The term 'part' also means a heart pacemaker." Section 2. Chapter 1 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting wills, trusts, and administration of estates, is amended by adding at the end of said chapter a new Code Section 53-1-4 to read as follows: "53-1-4. (a) Any individual who is 18 years of age or older and of sound mind may provide for the sale by contract or by will of a heart pacemaker implanted within the individual, such disposition to be made at death. If the sale is by will, it shall be effective without probate. (b) When persons in prior classes are not available at the time of death of a person having a heart pacemaker and in the absence of a disposition contract or will, actual notice of contrary indications by the decedent, and actual opposition by a member of the same or a prior class, any of the following persons, in order of priority stated, may sell the heart pacemaker: (1) The spouse; (2) An adult son or daughter; (3) Either parent; (4) An adult brother or sister; (5) A guardian of the person of the decedent at the time of his death other than a guardian ad liteni appointed for such purpose; or (6) Any other person authorized or under obligation to dispose of the body. (c) If a buyer has actual notice of contrary indications by the decedent or actual notice that a sale by a member of a class is opposed by a member of the same or a prior class, no valid sale may be made. The persons authorized by subsection (b) of this Code section may make the sale only after the time of death of the person having the heart pacemaker. (d) Unless otherwise provided in a will or contract, all proceeds from sales under this Code section shall be added to the estate of the decedent. (e) Sales of pacemakers under this Code section shall be subject to: (1) Medical acceptability of the heart pacemaker for reuse; and (2) The laws of this state relating to autopsies. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2059 (f) This Code section shall not apply to the sale or gift of a nuclear-powered pacemaker." 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 repealed. Representative Birdsong of the 104th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1058. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 144, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HB 1078. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Pettit of the 19th, Groover of the 99th, Karrh of the 109th, and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 6 of Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment and qualification of administrators and executors in general, so as to provide that no citation shall be required when an administrator with the will annexed is named by the beneficiaries under a will who are capable of expressing a choice; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To provide for the reduction or waiver of certain publications or advertisements by fiduciaries; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia 2060 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Annotated, relating to removal, resignation, settlement, and letters of dismission of guardians, so as to reduce the required number of publications for applications for dismission; to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and the administration of estates, so as to reduce the number of publications or to eliminate by waiver the publication of certain citations by administrators or executors; to provide for all matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 3 of Chapter 2 of Title 29 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to removal, resignation, settlement, and letters of dismission of guardians, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 29-2-84, relating to obtaining letters of dismission, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 29-2-84 to read as follows: "29-2-84. Letters of dismission may be granted by the judge of the probate court to any guardian upon compliance with the procedure outlined in this Code section. The guardian shall make an application in writing for letters of dismission, setting forth his full discharge of the duties of his trust. The judge of the probate court shall examine the guardian's accounts and vouchers to verify the truth of the application. The application shall be published eee a week fer fear wccka one time in the public newspaper in which legal notices of the office of the judge of the probate court are usually published. Thereafter, the judge shall examine any objections filed. Proof shall be offered to show that the ward is of age or that there is no longer a necessity for continuing the guardianship." Section 2. Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and the administration of estates, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 53-6-27, relating to citation and notice of application for letters of administration, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 53-6-27 to read as follows: "53-6-27. (a) The judge of the probate court shall issue a citation, giving notice of the application to all concerned, in the newspaper in which the county advertisements are usually published, once a week for four weeks. At the first regular term after the expiration of that time, the application shall be heard or regularly continued. The order granting letters of administration or letters testamentary shall be granted only at a regular term. (b) Publication of the citation giving notice of an application for letters of administration may be waived by the judge of the probate court if there is filed with the application an agreement signed by all of the heirs approving the grant of letters of administration to the applicant. Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, jf publication is waived by the judge of the probate court, letters of administration may issue after hearing whether at a regular term or in vacation." Section 3. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 53-6-29, relating to granting of administration with the will annexed, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 53-6-29 to read as follows: "53-6-29. Administration with the will annexed is granted when the decedent died testate but no executor is nominated or none appears to qualify and execute the will. If the executor appointed is disqualified for being under the age of majority, the letters may be granted until the disability ceases. If an administrator with the will annexed is named by the beneficiaries under a will who are capable of expressing a choice as authorized by paragraph (11) of Code Section 53-6-24, then no publication of citation shall be required and letters may issue without further delay." Section 4. Said title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 53-6-31, relating to application for appointment as administrator de bonis non, a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) Issuance and publication of the citation giving notice of an application for letters of administration de bonis non may be waived by the judge of the probate court if there is filed with the application an agreement signed by all persons interested in WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2061 the estate approving the grant of letters of administration de bonis non to the applicant." Section 5. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 53-7-140, relating to certain petitions for discharge, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 53-7-140 to read as follows: "53-7-140. An administrator or executor who has fully discharged all his duties may petition the judge of the probate court to pass an order discharging him from his trust. Upon the petition a citation shall issue, requiring all persons concerned to show cause against the granting of the discharge. The citation shall be published one time in the newspaper in which the county advertisements are published; enee a week for Section 6. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 53-10-2, relating to issuance and publication of certain citations, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Upon the filing of a petition for an order to dispense with administration, the judge of the probate court shall issue a citation, which shall be published in the official gazette of his county enee week tor four weeks one time, requiring all creditors of the estate, if any, and all other interested persons to show cause why an order should not be entered finding that no administration or no permanent administration, as the case may be, is necessary." Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1078. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton MaddoK Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,,! Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 2062 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 4. The motion prevailed. HB 1164. By: Representatives Hooks of the 116th, Workman of the 51st, Banner of the 131st, and Home of the 103rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securities, so as to provide for legislative purpose and intent; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1164 by adding on line 13 of page 1 after the word and semicolon "foregoing;" the following: "to provide an effective date;". By renumbering Section 6 as Section 7 and by adding a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." Representative Hooks of the 116th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1164. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson,W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips,B Y Philtips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2063 Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Morton of the 47th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SR 302. By: Senators Land of the 16th, Gillis of the 20th, and Walker of the 19th: A RESOLUTION relative to deer hunting in Georgia; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. Representative Evans of the 84th District, Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Judiciary has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: 2064 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 389 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Evans of the 84th Chairman Representative Bray of the 91st District, Chairman of the Committee on State of Republic, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on State of Republic has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 498 Do Pass, as Amended Respectfully submitted, Bray of the 91st Chairman Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 513. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Harris of the 27th, and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Chapter 63 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Resource Recovery Development Authorities Law," so as to authorize the granting of exclusive rights to certain parties with respect to functions relating to resource recovery; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 63 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Resource Recovery Development Authorities Law," so as to authorize the granting of exclusive rights to certain parties with respect to functions relating to resource recovery; to exempt materials separated for recycling; to authorize the establishment of joint authorities by two or more counties and municipal corporations not located in the same county; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 63 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Resource Recovery Development Authorities Law," is amended by striking Code Section 36-63-2, relating to purposes, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 36-63-2 to read as follows: "36-63-2. (a) The recovery and utilization of resources contained in sewage sludge and solid waste and the generation of electrical and other forms of energy from water resources promotes trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities by creating a new industry; and employment opportunities by creating a new industry to recover and utilize such resources and by creating a climate highly favorable to the location of new industrial facilities in areas where such resources are recovered or available by providing additional sources of energy and a method of processing and disposing of sewage and solid waste in an efficient and environmentally sound manner. It is therefore in the public interest and is vital to the public welfare of the people of the State of Georgia, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2065 and it is declared to be the purpose of this chapter, to create resource recovery development authorities to recover and utilize resources contained in sewage sludge, solid waste, and water resources. It is likewise in the public interest and is vital to the public welfare of the people of the State of Georgia, and it is declared to be the intent of this chapter to preserve and do nothing to interfere with the practice of recycling solid waste for use again by industry and the public thereby preserving and reusing important natural and other resources, except as specifically provided for in this chapter. (b) It is the clearly articulated and affirmatively expressed policy of the State of Georgia that any resource recovery development authority, other authority, municipal corporation, county, other governmental body or agency, or private party shall be authorized, with respect to any solid waste, sewage sludge, or resources contained therein which the owner or generator thereof makes available to such resource recovery development authority, other authority, municipal corporation, county, or other governmental body or agency or private party to enter into agreements or in the case of a county or municipal corporation to enact ordinances or resolutions in furtherance of a project granting, directing, or providing for an exclusive right or rights in any of the foregoing parties with respect to such solid waste, sewage sludge, or resources contained therein, including, but not limited to, the exclusive right to collect, acquire, receive, transport, store, treat, process, utilize, sell, or dispose of discarded solid waste, sewage sludge, or resources contained therein; provided, however, excluded from such authorization shall be any rights to materials or substances contained in such solid waste, sewage sludge, or resources contained therein as may be separated for recycling at any time prior _to pick ug by or delivery to such resource recovery development authority, other authority, municipal corporation, county, or other governmental body or agency or private party of such discarded solid waste, sewage sludge, or resources contained therein." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 36-63-5, relating to the creation of resource recovery development authorities, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) A county aftd ene er naere municipal corporations 4n the county Any number of counties and municipal corporations, whether or not located jn the same county or within a county participating in the formation of a joint authority, may jointly form an authority fef the county and municipal corporation corporations, to be known as the 'joint resource recovery development authority' for such county counties and municipal corporation or corporations. No authority shall transact any business or exercise any powers under this chapter until the governing authorities of the units of local government involved declare, by ordinance or resolution, that there is a need for an authority to function and until the governing authorities authorize the chief elected official of the unit of local government to enter into an agreement with the other units of local government for the activation of an authority and such agreement is executed." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 36-63-11, relating to the construction of said chapter generally, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) A municipal corporation, a county, or a county and one f more any number of counties and municipal corporations shall have the right to activate an authority under this chapter, notwithstanding the existence of any other development authority within the county or municipal corporation created pursuant to any general law or amendment to the Constitution of this state. However, nothing in this chapter shall be construed as repealing, amending, superseding, or altering the organization of or abridging the powers of such authorities as are now in existence." 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 repealed. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to. 2066 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Buzruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson,N Jackson,W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 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. By unanimous consent, SB 513, by substitute, was ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. The Speaker assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was again taken up for consideration: HR 795. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 20th, Connell of the 87th, Ware of the 77th, Walker of the 115th, and others: A RESOLUTION revising and adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. The following substitute, offered by the Committee of the Whole House, was read: The Committee of the Whole House offers the following substitute to HR 795: A RESOLUTION Revising and adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2067 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the following rules are adopted as the Rules of the House of Representatives effective at one minute prior to adjournment sine die of the 1984 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia: Rules of the House of Representatives CLERK, DOORKEEPER, MESSENGER, AND SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Rule 1. The Clerk of the House shall take an oath for the true and faithful discharge of the duties of the office, to the best of his or her knowledge and abilities, and shall be deemed to continue in office until a successor is elected. Rule 2. It shall be the duty of the messenger to attend to the wants of the House while in session, to aid in the enforcement of order, under the direction of the Speaker, and to execute the demands of the House from time to time, together with all such processes issued under its authority, as may be directed to the messenger by the Speaker. There shall be a sergeant-at-arms of the House who, under the direction of the Speaker, shall be responsible for maintaining order in the House chamber, galleries, and anterooms. The sergeant-at-arms shall be designated by the Speaker and, at the direction of the Speaker, shall assist the messenger in the performance of the messenger's duties under these rules. Rule 3. The Speaker shall have the power to suspend the messenger, sergeant-at-arms, and doorkeeper for misconduct or neglect of duty. The Speaker shall report any such suspension to the House within 24 hours thereafter for such action as the House may deem advisable. Rule 4. If the doorkeeper or messenger dies or is unable to perform the duties of the office while in office, the Speaker shall appoint a successor who shall serve for the remainder of the term of office. COMMITTEE ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONING Rule 5. The Speaker shall appoint the following standing committees: (1) Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. (2) Appropriations. (3) Banks and Banking. (4) Defense and Veterans Affairs. (5) Education. (6) Game, Fish, and Recreation. (7) Health and Ecology. (8) Human Relations and Aging. (9) Industrial Relations. (10) Industry. (11) Insurance. (12) Interstate Cooperation. (13) Journals. (14) Judiciary. (15) Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment. (16) Motor Vehicles. (17) Natural Resources and Environment. (18) Public Safety. (19) Regulated Beverages. (20) Retirement. (21) Rules. (22) Special Judiciary. (23) State Institutions and Property. (24) State Planning and Community Affairs. 2068 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (25) State of Republic. (26) Transportation. (27) University System of Georgia. (28) Ways and Means. Rule 6. Members of all committees provided for in these rules shall be appointed by the Speaker, unless otherwise ordered by the House. In the Speaker's discretion, the Speaker may create one or more subcommittees within any standing committee and constitute the membership thereof. No member of the House shall be appointed to or serve on less than two or more than three standing committees of the House, with the exception of the Committee on Interstate Cooperation. The Speaker shall be an ex officio member of all standing committees of the House, but the Speaker shall have no vote as an ex officio member except on the Committee on Rules. The chairman and vice chairman of the Committee on Appropriations shall be ex officio members of the Committee on Ways and Means, and the chairman and vice chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means shall be ex officio members of the Committee on Appropriations. Such ex officio members shall have a vote on such committees. The Speaker shall appoint a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary for all standing committees and for all subcommittees created by the Speaker. The Majority Leader and the Minority Leader shall be members of the Committee on Rules. Each such leader must be certified as such by his or her party caucus chairman to the Speaker of the House and to the Clerk of the House. Except for the Committee on Rules and the Committee on Interstate Cooperation, a member shall have the right to remain on the committee to which the member is appointed so long as he or she is a member of the House. If a member desires to change committees, such member may make a request to the Speaker. If a change can be accomplished, the Speaker is authorized to make such change. After the announcement of the standing committees, no other members shall be placed thereon, except as provided in this rule, and except that, when members have been elected to fill vacancies caused by death or otherwise, the Speaker may assign such members to such committees as the Speaker may see fit, and the Speaker may fill any vacancy in the offices of chairman, vice chairman, or secretary. Rule 7. Each committee or subcommittee shall first meet upon the call of the chairman and perfect its organization. After the organizational meeting, each committee or subcommittee shall meet upon the call of its chairman. The vice chairman may call a meeting of the committee or subcommittee if the vice chairman obtains a certificate from the Speaker certifying that the chairman is incapacitated or if he or she is directed by the chairman to call the meeting to consider such measures as specified by the chairman. Each subcommittee shall be subject to the will of its parent standing committee and the officers thereof. No bill shall be reported to the House until it has been acted upon by the standing committee, and all actions of any subcommittee shall be approved or disapproved by the standing committee. The secretary of each standing committee or subcommittee shall keep minutes of the meetings of the committee or subcommittee, as directed by the chairman. These records shall be available to any member of the House, and shall be matters of public record. Rule 8. Except as provided in this rule or in Rule 146, all meetings of any committee or subcommittee of the House, including interim committees, shall be open to the public. By a majority vote of a quorum of a committee or subcommittee, a meeting may be closed to the public when the committee or subcommittee is (1) discussing the future acquisition of real estate, (2) discussing the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or disciplinary action against such officer or employee, or (3) hearing complaints or charges brought against a public officer or employee, unless the officer or employee requests that the meeting be open to the public. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2069 Rule 9. 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. Rule 10. The Committee on Journals shall, before auditing the account of any member for expenses as a committee member, or any account prescribed by a member for any expense incurred in discharge of any duty as a member of the House, require of such member an itemized statement of such account, supported by proper vouchers, for each item of such account. Rule 11. If a majority of the members of the House whose districts are wholly or partially located within a political subdivision shall file with the chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs their own rules as to the number of Representatives who must sign proposed legislation affecting that political subdivision before it will be favorably reported by the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs, the committee shall observe such rules in considering such legislation. Otherwise, the committee shall not favorably report any legislation affecting a political subdivision unless all of the Representatives whose districts are wholly or partially located within the political subdivision shall sign such legislation. No local bill or resolution referred to the committee shall be released to any person, including members of the House, except upon the condition that such person shall return the bill or resolution to the chairman of the Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs within six hours of the chairman's request to do so. ADMISSION TO THE CHAMBER AND GALLERY AND DECORUM THEREIN Rule 12. No person shall be entitled to enter upon the floor of the House except (1) members and officers thereof, (2) members and officers of the Senate, (3) the Governor of the state, (4) staff members of the Office of Legislative Counsel, (5) staff members of the Office of the Legislative Budget Analyst, (6) members of the news media and their photographers, all of whom must bear proper credentials and must comply with rules prescribed by the Speaker, and (7) such others as the House may allow upon recommendation of the Committee on Rules. Seats and spaces in the news media sections shall be assigned and designated by the Speaker. Identification cards, signed by the Speaker and attested by the Clerk, shall be issued to all persons entitled to privileges of the floor under this rule. The doorkeeper of the House is specifically charged with the duty of enforcing this rule. The right is automatically reserved to the Speaker to refuse the issuance of or to revoke cards requested or issued to nonmembers of the House and Senate and, thereby, prohibit admittance. Spouses and children of the members of the House may be admitted on the floor of the House, provided they shall not be seated at the desk of any member. No person shall be admitted on the floor of the House who is engaged in lobbying or who is attempting to influence legislation. No member or any other person entitled to the privileges of the floor shall be permitted to enter upon the floor of the House while in an intoxicated condition or while under the influence of drugs listed in the Georgia Controlled Substances Act. The messenger, sergeant-at-arms, and doorkeeper of the House are specially charged with the rigid enforcement of this rule. Except for the presentation of the chaplain and the doctor of the day, no member shall be recognized for the purpose of introducing visitors in the gallery or on the floor of the House. The Speaker shall not recognize the presence of visitors in the gallery unless the Speaker deems their presence to be of such importance as to outweigh the value of continuing the business of the House. No person who is not a member of the House shall 2070 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be recognized to speak unless such person shall have first been so invited by the adoption of a resolution on or before the previous day. Rule 13. When the House is in session, Representatives shall conduct themselves at all times with dignity and in a manner to ensure decorum in the deliberations of the body and shall be called to order by the Speaker for activities to the contrary, including eating at desks, reading newspapers and other materials not pertinent to legislation, unnecessary conversation, and inappropriate dress. The members of the House shall refrain from private conversations and shall preserve silence when another member has the floor and is speaking. Rule 14. Applause, hisses, or other noises in the House chamber, in the gallery, or in the lobbies during any speech or legislative proceeding shall be promptly suppressed. Placards, displays, banners, and signs are prohibited and shall be removed promptly. The Speaker shall have the power to cause the galleries and lobbies of the House to be cleared by the messenger, sergeant-at-arms, or doorkeepers in case of disturbance or disorderly conduct therein. The Speaker shall have the power to cause any person so offending to be arrested and brought before the bar of the House in order to be dealt with for contempt of the House. Rule 15. No person shall enter the gallery of the House chamber unless such person has been issued a card by the Speaker authorizing such person to enter the gallery. Such card must be signed by the Speaker and must be displayed by such person to the doorkeeper of the gallery. The Speaker is authorized to revoke any such card. SPEAKER'S POWERS AND DUTIES Rule 16. The Speaker shall vote in all cases of election by the House. In other cases the Speaker shall not vote unless the House shall be equally divided or unless the Speaker's vote, if given to the minority, will make the division equal. In case of such equal division, the question shall be lost. But in all cases where a fixed constitutional vote is required to pass the bill or measure under consideration and the matter lacks only one vote to pass, the Speaker shall vote; and the Speaker's vote shall be counted the same as that of any other member. Rule 17. All questions as to the priority of business to be acted on shall be decided by the Speaker without debate. Rule 18. When two or more members rise at the same time, the Speaker shall name the member to be recognized. Rule 19. The Speaker shall, in the Speaker's discretion, suspend irrelevant debate and command silence whenever the Speaker deems it necessary. Rule 20. At any time the Speaker may order the roll called on any question and take the vote by yeas and nays unless otherwise ordered by the House. Rule 21. The Speaker shall assign seats to the members. Members who were members during the last regular session of the House shall have the right to retain the seats which they held during such last regular session. Rule 22. The Speaker of the House shall administer the oaths required of the subordinate officers of the House. Rule 23. During a day's session, the Speaker or Speaker Pro Tempore when acting as Speaker may name any member to perform the duties of the chair during any part of that day. Rule 24. Whenever, from any cause, the Speaker is absent at the beginning of a daily session, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall preside. If both are absent, the Clerk of the House shall call the House to order and shall preside until the election of an acting Speaker Pro Tempore. Such election shall be the first business of the House. The acting Speaker Pro WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2071 Tempore thus elected shall preside until the return of one of the first named officers, at which time his or her functions shall cease. Rule 25. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker pursuant to the provisions of Article III, Section III, Paragraph II(b) of the Constitution of the State of Georgia of 1983, the procedure provided in this rule for the election of a Speaker shall be followed. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker during a regular session of the General Assembly and there are at least six legislative days remaining in such session, the election for Speaker shall be held within five days after the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker. Such election shall be held on a date and at a time to be designated by the Speaker Pro Tempore who has become the Speaker. Except as provided in this rule, if the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker at any other time during the two-year term, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall call an election to be held within 30 days after he or she becomes Speaker. Such election shall be held on a date and at a time to be designated by the Speaker Pro Tempore who has become the Speaker. If the Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker at a time when there are 60 days or less remaining in the two-year term, the Speaker Pro Tempore shall continue to serve as Speaker until the convening of the General Assembly for the next regular session. Any election provided for in this rule shall be held in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the state capitol. PROTEST AND APPEAL Rule 26. Should any member of the House be dissatisfied with the ruling of the Speaker on any point, such member shall rise and respectfully address the Speaker and say: "I appeal from the decision of the chair." The Speaker will then state to the House the point ruled on and the Speaker's decision on it. Debate on the correctness of the ruling shall be limited to 20 minutes. The Speaker shall put the question of appeal to the House for a vote. The ruling of the Speaker shall be sustained unless overruled by the vote of a majority of those voting, provided the total voting shall constitute a quorum. All appeals from the decision of the chair shall be made immediately, and no appeal shall be in order after other business has intervened from the time of the alleged error of the chair and before the appeal is sought. GENERAL BUSINESS AND ORDER OF BUSINESS Rule 27. The following shall be the order of business: (1) Call of the roll. (2) Scripture reading and prayer by the chaplain. (3) Report of the Committee on Journals. (4) Confirmation of the journal. (5) Unanimous consents. (6) Introduction of bills and resolutions. (7) First and second readings and reference of House bills and resolutions. (8) Report of standing committees. (9) Third reading and passage of uncontested local bills and resolutions. (10) First and second readings and reference of Senate bills and resolutions. (11) Unfinished business of previous session. (12) Orders of the day. (13) Senate amendments to House bills and resolutions and reports of conference commit- tecs. (14) Motions to reconsider. (15) Points of personal privilege. (16) Bills and resolutions for third reading. Rule 28. It shall be the duty of the Committee on Journals to read the journal of each day's proceedings and report to the House that the same is correct. The reports of the Committee on Journals may be made at any time. Rule 29. During the last 21 days of each session, the Committee on Rules shall arrange and fix the calendar for each day's business. Such calendar shall be a standing and continuing special order during such period. Only the Committee on Rules may amend the rules 2072 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, calendar during any legislative day except that such calendar may be changed by a threefourths' vote of the members voting, provided such three-fourths constitutes a majority of the members elected to the House. There shall be no debate, however, on the adoption of the calendar of the Committee on Rules during the last 21 days of the session. Rule 30. Every motion to make special orders shall be submitted in writing to the Committee on Rules and reported upon by the committee before being submitted to the House. Rule 31. Any motion to suspend or change the rules or change the order of business shall be decided without debate, provided that, whenever a report from the Committee on Rules is submitted to the House, the questions arising on the report shall be debatable until the report of the committee is agreed to or disagreed to or the main question is ordered. Rule 32. The report of the Committee on Rules is in order at any time when the House is not actually engaged in other business. Rule 33. No rule shall be suspended or changed nor the order of business changed except by unanimous consent or by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members to which the House is entitled. Rule 34. No change in or addition to these rules shall be made unless such proposed change or addition is first referred in writing to the Committee on Rules and reported back to the House. However, the rules may be suspended as provided in Rule 40 without referral to the Committee on Rules. Rule 35. The roll call at the opening of each session of the House shall not be dispensed with except by a vote of a majority of the members voting or by unanimous consent. The motion to dispense with the roll call shall be decided without debate. The electric roll-call system may be used to call the roll by the members using the "aye" switch to signify their presence. Rule 36. When a message is sent to the House of Representatives, it shall be announced at the door of the House by the doorkeeper and be respectfully communicated to the chair by the person through whom it may be sent. Messages may be received at any time while the door is open except while a question is being put or a ballot or viva voce vote is being taken. A message shall be presented to the House by the Speaker when it is received or thereafter according to its nature and the business in which the House is engaged; or its consideration may, on motion, be ordered by the House. Rule 37. Questions of privilege shall be those affecting the rights, safety, and dignity of the House collectively and the integrity of its proceedings; and the rights, reputation, and conduct of members individually, in their representative capacity only. Questions of privilege shall have precedence over all other questions except a motion to adjourn, provided that, when any matter is pending before the House, no question of personal privilege shall be acted on until disposition is made of the pending question. No member shall be allowed to rise on a point of personal privilege until the period immediately preceding the commencement of the third reading of bills and resolutions. Rule 38. Every motion for information from the executive department or any other department of the state government shall be considered on the same legislative day on which it is made except that, by a vote of a majority of the members elected, such motion may be postponed for consideration until the next legislative day after the day on which such motion is made, but no later. Rule 39. The House shall convene daily at 10:00 A.M. unless otherwise ordered by the House. The hour of adjournment shall be fixed by a majority of the House, on motion without debate. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2073 Rule 40. No member shall take any books or papers from the possession of the House or Clerk without first notifying the Clerk and giving the Clerk a receipt to return such books or papers in a reasonable time or on demand by the Clerk. Rule 41. No general bill or resolution shall be released to any person, including members of the House, except upon the condition that such person shall return the bill or resolution to the Clerk or to the chairman of the committee to which it was referred within six hours of the request of the Clerk or chairman to do so. Rule 42. A motion objecting to the reading of any paper shall be determined by a vote of the House without debate. QUORUM AND ABSENTEES Rule 43. The power to compel the attendance of members, in order to keep or secure a quorum, shall be vested in the Speaker. The Speaker may have the doors of the House closed and when the doors are closed, no member shall be allowed to retire from the House without first obtaining leave from the Speaker. The messenger, doorkeeper, and sergeant-at-arms of the House, on order of the Speaker, may arrest any absentees and bring them before the House when necessary to secure a quorum. Rule 44. Whenever the result of a vote taken shall disclose the fact that no quorum of the House is present or when the Speaker shall officially state the fact to the House, it shall be in order for any member to make a motion for a call of the House. When such motion is made, the Speaker shall state the question as follows: "Shall the motion for the call of the House prevail?" If one-fifth of the members present shall vote in the affirmative, the Speaker shall order the Clerk to call the roll of members and the absentees shall be noted. The doors shall then be closed, after which the names of the absentees shall again be called. By order of the majority of the members present, those who do not appear and who are absent without leave may be sent for and arrested wherever they may be found by the messenger, doorkeeper, or sergeant-at-arms, and their attendance secured. The House shall determine upon what conditions they shall be discharged. Rule 45. Upon the call of all the members, the names of the absentees shall be noted by the Clerk and shall appear upon the journal. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to keep a separate list of the absentees from each day's proceedings. Such list shall be entered upon the journal. The list shall show which absentees are absent without leave, which are absent with leave, which are absent for providential causes, and which are absent for business reasons. INTRODUCTION AND READING Rule 46. No bill or resolution having the effect of law shall be introduced unless the same shall have been filed in the office of the Clerk not later than one hour after the time of adjournment on the previous day. Whenever any bill or resolution having the force and effect of law is filed with the Clerk, it shall be read for the first time on the succeeding day and such day shall be deemed to be the date on which the bill was introduced. Any bill or resolution requiring three readings prior to its passage shall then automatically be read for the second time on the legislative day following the day on which it is introduced. There shall be no debate on the first or second reading of any bill or resolution requiring three readings prior to its passage. Rule 47. When introducing a bill or resolution, a member shall file an original and one copy with the Clerk. All bills and resolutions shall be typed, printed, or otherwise duplicated and the name and district of the member introducing the same shall be on the back thereof. The title or a brief summary thereof shall also appear on the back. Rule 48. Any bill or resolution relating to or affecting state revenues, general taxation, pari-mutuel wagering, alcoholic beverages, water resources, or hazardous wastes shall not 2074 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be deemed to be a local or special bill or resolution but shall be treated as a general bill or resolution. Rule 49. As soon as possible after any bill or resolution of general application is filed in the Clerk's office, the Clerk shall cause the same to be printed. When such bill or resolution is placed on the general calendar, the Clerk shall distribute a copy thereof to each member of the House. Whenever any such bill or resolution of general application shall be reported back by the committee to which it was referred with the recommendation that it do pass as amended or that it do pass by substitute, the Clerk shall cause the recommended amendment or substitute to be printed and copies thereof to be distributed to each member. No bill or resolution of general application shall be considered by the House unless copies of the same and any committee amendments or committee substitute shall have been printed and distributed to the members prior to consideration for passage. The House may at any time by a vote of a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, suspend action upon any pending bill or resolution of general application until all amendments, or substitutes, or both offered thereto on the floor shall have been printed and distributed to the members. Rule 50. All bills and resolutions on the calendar shall be called as directed by the Speaker or by the House. However, the general appropriations bill shall have precedence on the third reading over all other matters, even special orders, until final disposition of such bill. Rule 51. It shall be the duty of the Clerk to place on each bill and resolution, as it is read the first time, a number following the numerical order in which such bills and resolutions are read the first time. Before reading any bill or resolution the second or third time, the Clerk shall distinctly state its number and the name of the member by whom it is introduced. Rule 52. A motion to engross a bill or resolution may be made upon reading the bill or resolution the first time, and at no other time. When a motion to engross is made, no debate shall be permitted, except that the movant may speak to his or her motion not longer than five minutes and any one other member of the House may speak in opposition thereto for five minutes. No bill or resolution shall be engrossed except upon the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, or except by unanimous consent. In case of engrossment of any bill or resolution, the entry thereof shall be made by the Clerk and the bill or resolution shall not be amended or changed in any manner thereafter. CONSIDERATION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS IN COMMITTEE Rule 53. Upon the introduction of any bill, resolution, or other matter, requiring reference to a committee, the Speaker shall as a matter of course and without debate assign the same to an appropriate committee, unless otherwise ordered by the House. All resolutions providing for appointment of committees of inquiry or investigation and any or all other resolutions which are not privileged, except motions for information from the executive department and any other department of the state government, shall be referred by the Speaker to the appropriate committee. Except as provided in this rule, every privileged resolution shall be referred to a committee. It shall not be necessary, however, to refer to a committee a privileged resolution which commends, congratulates, or extends condolences or which is of a similar nature. The presiding officer shall determine whether a resolution is privileged and shall determine whether it is to be referred to a committee. Rule 54. No Committee of the Whole House or other committee shall deface or interline a bill, resolution, or other paper referred to the committee but shall report any amendment recommended on a separate paper, noting the section, page, or line to which the amendment relates. No person shall write upon or mark upon the original bill, resolution, or other paper in any manner. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2075 Rule 55. All reports of a committee shall be in writing. The minority of a committee may make a report in writing, setting forth succinctly the reasons for its dissent. Wherever practicable, each committee shall include with its report on each general bill or resolution a brief resume of the bill. If the committee shall so order, the Clerk shall have such report printed and distributed to the members of the House. Rule 56. In cases where the report of a committee is favorable to the passage of a bill or resolution or the bill or resolution is reported without recommendation, the same shall be passed to a third reading without question. If the report of a committee is adverse to the passage of a bill or resolution, the question shall be on agreeing to the report of the committee. However, House and Senate bills and resolutions adversely reported shall not be taken up except by request of a member of the House. Such request must be made not later than adjournment of the next legislative day following the unfavorable committee report. In such case, the motion to disagree shall be placed on the calendar. If the report of the committee is agreed to, the bill or resolution shall be lost. If the report of the committee is disagreed to, the bill or resolution shall be put on the general calendar unless the bill or resolution is recommitted. Rule 57. If a bill or resolution has been referred to and reported by more than one committee or has been reported and recommitted to the same committee, the last committee report shall be acted on by the House. In all cases, the report of the Committee of the Whole House shall be first acted on by the House. Rule 58. Whenever any bill or resolution has been referred to a committee and the committee has held the bill or resolution in its custody or control for ten legislative days without reporting on it, any member of the House shall have the right, immediately after the confirmation of the journal, to serve notice that at the next regular meeting day of the House he or she will submit a motion instructing such committee to report such bill or resolution back to the House. On the next regular meeting day of the House after such notice has been given, any member of the House, immediately after the confirmation of the journal, may move to instruct such committee to report such bill or resolution back to the House. If the motion is passed by two-thirds of those voting, if those voting constitute a quorum, it shall be the duty of such committee to report such bill or resolution accordingly, with or without recommendation, at the next regular meeting day. Upon failure of the committee to report such bill or resolution accordingly, it shall automatically be returned to the House for consideration. Debate on such motion to instruct the committee to report a bill or resolution back to the House shall be limited to 20 minutes unless otherwise ordered by the House. When such bill or resolution is so reported or returned to the House, it may be referred or committed as other bills or resolutions. Any motion or resolution to set a special order or to change the order of business for any particular day which has been referred to the Committee on Rules may be held in the custody and control of such committee for only three days. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE Rule 59. All appropriation bills shall be considered in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 60. The Speaker may resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole House without a motion being made therefor. Rule 61. On motion of a member, the House may resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole House by a majority of those voting, provided that the total vote constitutes a quorum, if notice of intention to make such motion has been given during the session of the preceding day. Individual speeches on such motion shall be limited to three minutes. If such notice has not been given, the motion shall prevail if it receives the affirmative votes of two-thirds of those voting, if the two-thirds constitutes a majority of all of the members elected to the House. Whenever the House, either by its own vote or by unanimous consent, commits any bill or resolution to the Committee of the Whole House and, subsequently, a motion is made to resolve the House into a Committee of the Whole House to 2076 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, consider such bill or resolution and such motion is lost, the motion shall not be renewed. It shall be the duty of the Speaker to require the Clerk to read the bill or resolution again at the following day's session under the order of introduction of new matter or reading of bills the first time. The Speaker shall then refer such bill or resolution to the appropriate committee unless otherwise ordered by the House. However, for the consideration of the general appropriations bill, the House may, on motion of a member, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, and no previous notice shall be necessary. Rule 62. In forming a Committee of the Whole House, the Speaker shall appoint a chairman to preside in committee and shall leave the chair. Rule 63. The Committee of the Whole House shall not proceed with the business before it whenever a vote on any question discloses the fact that no quorum of the House is present. Whenever it is suggested that a quorum is not present, the chairman of the committee shall determine such fact by actual count of the committee and shall report the same to the committee. If no quorum is present, the chairman shall, on his or her own motion, order that the committee immediately rise and the chairman shall report the absence of a quorum to the House. Rule 64. The rules of the House shall be observed by the Committee of the Whole House, so far as they may be applicable, except that the Committee of the Whole House can not: (1) refer a matter to any other committee; (2) adjourn; (3) enforce the previous question; (4) consider a motion to lay on the table or to indefinitely postpone; (5) limit the number of times a member may speak; (6) consider a call of the House; and (7) take votes by yeas and nays. Rule 65. A motion to reconsider shall be in order in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 66. In the Committee of the Whole House, the Speaker may take part in the proceedings; and the Speaker, as well as all other members, shall vote on all questions before the committee unless the Speaker is excused. No pairing of members shall be recognized or allowed in the Committee of the Whole House. Rule 67. In the Committee of the Whole House, any papers in the possession of the House may be called for by any member and read by the Clerk for the information of the committee unless the committee shall otherwise order. Rule 68. The chairman of the Committee of the Whole House shall have power to have the galleries or lobbies cleared in case of any disorderly conduct therein and shall have the same powers as the Speaker under Rule 81. Rule 69. A Committee of the Whole House can not punish disorderly conduct of its members but must report the same to the House for action thereon. Rule 70. If, at any time in the Committee of the Whole House, it shall be desired to close the debate, or to limit the time allowed members for speaking, the committee may rise and report its desire to the House, and the House shall take such action thereon as it may see fit. Rule 71. If a Committee of the Whole House, for want of time, fails to complete any matter under consideration at any sitting, it may, on motion and at any time, recess and reconvene. Rule 72. A motion "that the Committee of the Whole House rise, report progress, and ask leave to sit again" may be made at any time when the movant can legitimately obtain the floor. Such motion shall take precedence over all other motions and shall be decided without debate. When it prevails, the committee shall immediately rise. Rule 73. When the hour for adjournment of the House arrives, the Committee of the Whole House shall automatically rise and the Speaker shall assume the chair. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2077 Rule 74. When the Committee of the Whole House has disposed of bills, resolutions, or other measures before it, by motion and question, it shall rise, and the chairman shall be instructed to report the action of the committee to the House. At this point, the Speaker shall resume the chair, and the chairman shall return to the floor and shall state in substance as follows: "Mr. Speaker, the Committee of the Whole House has had under consideration (naming what) and has instructed me, as its chairman, to report the same back to the House, with the recommendation that the same ___________________"("do pass,""do pass as amended," "do pass by substitute," or "do not pass," as the case may be). The Speaker shall receive this report and repeat the same, and the matter shall then be before the House for action, just as though reported by any other committee. Rule 75. Amendments offered to an amendment in the Committee of the Whole House shall not be reported to the House, but the report shall contain only the result of the committee's action on the bill, resolution, or measure under its consideration. Rule 76. Amendments proposed by the Committee of the Whole House may be amended or rejected by the House, and matters stricken out by the committee may be restored by the House. Rule 77. The proceedings of the Committee of the Whole House shall not be recorded on the journal of the House, except so far as reported to the House by the chairman of the committee. DEBATE Rule 78. When any member is about to speak in debate or deliver any matter to the House, such member shall rise from his or her seat and respectfully address himself or herself to "Mr. Speaker." No member shall be recognized by the Speaker unless the member is at his or her designated seat. Rule 79. A member shall be confined to speaking on the matter in debate and shall not speak more than twice on any subject or more than once until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken. Rule 80. No member of the House shall occupy the floor longer than one hour in debating any question unless otherwise ordered by the House. On the last three days of the session no member of the House shall occupy the floor longer than 20 minutes in debating any question unless otherwise ordered by the House. Any time allowed under Rule 125 shall be in addition to the time provided for in this rule. Any motion to limit or extend the time of individual speeches shall be decided without debate. No such motion shall prevail unless it shall receive the affirmative votes of two-thirds of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum. Such motion may be made at any time that the movant thereof may legitimately obtain the floor. Rule 81. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the House, the Speaker shall call such member to order, in which case the member shall immediately sit down unless permitted to explain. If appealed to, the House shall decide whether to confirm the Speaker's action. If the transgressor refuses to submit to the decision of the House, the member shall be reprimanded for the first offense or fined in a sum not exceeding $100.00 for the second offense. If the member continues to refuse to abide by the decision of the House such member may be expelled from the House by a two-thirds' vote of the members. Such vote shall be taken by yeas and nays and recorded on the journal of the House. Rule 82. If any member shall be called to order for words spoken, the words excepted to shall be taken down in writing by the Clerk and read. The words excepted to shall then be admitted, denied, or explained by the member who spoke them. Thereupon, the question of order shall be decided and such other proceedings shall be conducted as the House may deem proper in regard thereto. If, at any time, the House is acting under the previous 2078 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, question, such question of order and other proceedings referred to shall not be taken up for decision until after the previous question and the main question have been disposed of or until such future time as may then be ordered by the House. No member shall be held to answer or be subject to actions by the House for words spoken in debate if any other member has spoken or other business has intervened before the exception to the words is taken. Rule 83. Except as otherwise stated in these rules, no member shall address the House or a member of the House or interrogate a member who is speaking, except through the Speaker. Should the member speaking decline to be interrupted, the Speaker shall cause the member desiring to interrogate to be silent. Rule 84. No member shall refer in debate to any private conversation with another member. Rule 85. In addressing any other member, a member may designate the other member by: "Mr.," "Mrs.," "Miss," or "Ms." plus the member's last name; or by the member's title, by his or her position on the floor, by the district he or she represents, or by the county or city of his or her residence. Examples of acceptable ways to address members are: "Mr. Jones," "Mrs. Smith," "Ms. Smith," "Miss Smith," "the Representative from the First District," "Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore," "Mr. Administration Floor Leader," "Mr. Majority Leader," "the lady from DeKalb," "the Representative from Waycross," or "the gentleman from Macon." MOTIONS Rule 86. When any subject is before the House for consideration or under debate, no motion shall be received except the following: (1) A motion to adjourn. (2) A motion to lay on the table. (3) A motion for the previous question. (4) A motion to adjourn to a time definite. (5) A motion to indefinitely postpone. (6) A motion to postpone to a day certain or to a time certain if postponed to a later time on the same legislative day. (7) A motion to commit. (8) A motion to amend. (9) A motion to print. Such motions shall have precedence in the order named. After a motion is stated by the Speaker, or read by the Clerk, it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the House, but may by unanimous consent be withdrawn at any time before the decision. Such motions made by any member need not be seconded. Rule 87. No member may make more than one motion at a time. While the motion is being put to the House, the member making the motion must resume his or her seat, and such member is not further entitled to the floor unless recognized again by the Speaker. Rule 88. No member who has the floor shall make any motion, the effect of which is to cut off debate, without relinquishing the floor. COMMITMENT Rule 89. Motions to commit may be made to refer a bill, resolution, or other measure to a standing or special committee or Committee of the Whole House. On a motion to commit, no debate shall be allowed. A motion to commit may be amended by substituting another committee for the one named by the member making the motion. Rule 90. A motion to commit to a standing committee takes precedence over a motion to commit to a special committee and shall be first voted on. However, where a motion WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2079 is made that a bill, resolution, or other measure be committed to the Committee of the Whole House, this motion shall be put before either of the above-named motions. Rule 91. Any proposition that has been referred to any standing or special committee may, on motion, be recommitted to the same or any other committee by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum. TABLING Rule 92. A motion to lay on the table may be made after the motion for the previous question has been sustained; but, after the main question has been ordered, no motion to lay on the table is in order. Rule 93. No motion to lay an amendment on the table shall be in order. Rule 94. Neither the motion to lay on the table nor the motion to take from the table is debatable or amendable. Rule 95. A motion to lay on the table or to take from the table may be renewed from time to time when new business has intervened between the votes. Rule 96. If the motion to lay on the table prevails, it removes the measure from the consideration of the House, together with all the motions attached to it at the time. When a proposition is taken from the table, it stands before the House in the exact form, with all the motions pertaining to it, as it stood at the time the motion to lay on the table prevailed. The measure and all motions shall remain in numerical order on the general calendar; provided, however, if the measure is tabled during the last 21 days of a session and taken from the table on the same legislative day, it shall remain on that day's rules calendar and shall be treated as any other measure then on the rules calendar. Rule 97. A majority of a quorum voting is necessary to lay a bill, resolution, or paper on the table. At any time when the House is not engaged on any other measure, a majority of a quorum voting may take from the table any bill, resolution, or paper which has been ordered to lie on the table. INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT Rule 98. A motion to indefinitely postpone, if decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, thereby disposes of said bill, resolution, or other measure for the session. Only one motion to indefinitely postpone any bill, resolution, or other measure shall be allowed. Rule 99. While the motion to indefinitely postpone takes precedence over a motion to postpone to a day certain, or to commit, or to amend, a motion to indefinitely postpone cannot be applied to said motions, nor can it be applied to incidental questions, such as questions of order, reading of papers, withdrawal of a motion, and suspension of a rule. Rule 100. The motion to indefinitely postpone lays open the whole question for debate, but the motion cannot be amended. POSTPONEMENT Rule 101. A motion to postpone to a day or time certain cannot be applied to subordinate or incidental questions but only to the whole measure. When the motion prevails, it carries forward the whole proposition and its appendages to the day or time named. Rule 102. On a motion to postpone a question to a day or time certain, debate on the merits of the question is not in order. Debate and amendments may be allowed, but shall be confined strictly to the proposition to postpone and to show why one day or time is preferred to another. It shall be the duty of the Speaker to hold members rigidly to these points. 2080 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rule 103. The motion to postpone to a day or time certain may be amended by substituting one day or time for another. In this case, the time would be treated as a blank and the Speaker should treat any such amendment as the Speaker would those to fill a blank. Rule 104. A motion to postpone to a day known to be beyond the limits of the session shall not be in order. Rule 105. If the motion to postpone a bill, a resolution, or other measure is decided in the negative, the question is left before the House as it was before the motion was made, and a second motion to postpone cannot be made on the same day. Rule 106. The motion to postpone a bill, resolution, or other measure to a day or time certain, when decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, providing the total vote constitutes a quorum, removes the subject from before the House until the day or time designated. AMENDMENT Rule 107. There are three ways in which a proposition may be amended: (1) By inserting or adding words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. (2) By striking out words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. (3) By striking out and inserting words, numbers, punctuation, or letters. An amendment is subject to be amended in all three of the ways mentioned above, but it is not permissible to amend an amendment to an amendment, except by unanimous consent. Rule 108. A substitute shall be treated as an amendment in these rules. However, for the purpose of amending a substitute, a substitute shall not be treated as an amendment. Rule 109. All motions to amend any matter before the House must be in writing. They must plainly and distinctly set forth the amendment desired and the part or parts of the bill or resolution where the amendment shall be inserted or added. Rule 110. Any irrelevant motion, irrelevant amendment, or amendment which is not germane to the subject under consideration shall be ruled out of order by the Speaker. Rule 111. Where blanks occur in any proposition, they must be filled before any motion is made to amend the proposition. Rule 112. When a bill or resolution is before the House for consideration, and amendments are pending thereto, and a substitute shall be offered for said bill or resolution, and an amendment shall be offered to said substitute, it shall be in order for the House to perfect first the original bill or resolution and then perfect the substitute. The question shall then be on agreeing to the substitute as amended, if it has been amended; and, if decided in the affirmative, the question shall be, "Shall this bill pass by substitute?" or "Shall this resolution be adopted by substitute?" as the case may be." If both a committee substitute and a floor substitute are offered for a bill or resolution, a vote shall be taken on the committee substitute first. Rule 113. When a motion is made to amend by striking out a part of a bill or resolution, any amendment offered to perfect the part proposed to be stricken shall be put before the question is put for striking it out. Rule 114. On all questions, whether in committee or in the House, the last amendment, the most distant day, and the largest sum shall be considered first. Rule 115. After commitment of a bill and report thereof to the House, it may be amended before the report of the committee is agreed to by the House; but the amendments, if any, reported by the committee shall be disposed of before any other amendment is considered unless it is an amendment to a committee amendment. Rule 116. An amendment cannot be offered after the report of the committee to which the bill or resolution under consideration was referred has been agreed to by the House, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2081 unless the action of the House in so agreeing to the report of the committee shall first be reconsidered. Rule 117. When a proposition consisting of several sections or paragraphs is on a final reading and the House agrees to a motion to consider it by sections or paragraphs, the Clerk in reading it shall pause at the end of each section or paragraph. The amendments thereto shall be offered as the several sections or paragraphs are read. However, the amendments offered by the committee to which the bill or resolution was referred shall be read by the Clerk without any motion being made. When a section or paragraph has been adopted, it is not in order to recur and amend the same, unless first reconsidered. Rule 118. The questions which arise before the House respecting amendments by the Senate to a House bill or resolution are, in order of precedence: (1) A motion to agree to the Senate amendment. (2) A motion to disagree with the Senate amendment. (3) A motion to recede from the House's disagreement or amendment. (4) A motion to insist on the House's disagreement or amendment. When in the Speaker's opinion a Senate amendment to a House bill is not germane, the Speaker is authorized on the Speaker's own motion or upon a point of order being made to rule out such amendment. The effect of such ruling of the Speaker, if not appealed from or if appealed from and the appeal is not sustained, shall be the same as a vote of the House to disagree, and the Clerk shall so report it to the Senate. Such point of order shall take precedence over a motion to agree. However, when any question of disagreement with the Senate arises, the following motions shall be in order at any time the movant can legally obtain the floor: 1st. a motion to insist upon the House position and 2nd. a motion to recede from the House position. Debate thereon is limited as in the case of reconsideration. These motions shall be put in the order listed, subject to disposition by the House of any amendments affecting the matter in disagreement. Rule 119. A motion to amend an amendment made by the Senate to a House bill or resolution takes precedence over a motion to agree or disagree to the amendment. Rule 120. When any bill or resolution which originated in the House has been amended in the Senate and is before the House for action on the Senate amendment, an amendment may be offered in the House to the Senate amendment; but the House amendment to the Senate amendment cannot be further amended. The amendment offered in the House to the Senate amendment must be agreed to or voted down before the Senate amendment, as amended by such House amendment, may be agreed to or voted down. Rule 121. A Senate amendment to a House bill or resolution must be adopted by the vote required to pass the bill, resolution, or matter under consideration. PREVIOUS QUESTION Rule 122. The previous question may be called and ordered upon a single motion or an amendment, or it may be made to embrace all authorized motions or amendments and include the entire bill. Rule 123. Any member may call for a division of the question on a subject which, in the opinion of the presiding officer, is one which may be divided. The member calling for a division must state what definite parts and how many parts the member would have the question divided into. Each part of the divided proposition must be so distinct that if taken away the remainder can stand by itself as a consistent and entire unit. A qualifying paragraph, an exception, or a proviso, if taken from that to which it belongs, would not contain a distinct or entire proposition. A motion to "strike out and insert" is an indivisible proposition. Rule 124. The motion for the previous question shall be decided without debate and shall take precedence over all other motions except a motion to adjourn or to lay on the 2082 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, table. Neither of such motions shall be made more than once until after the previous question has been exhausted. When it is moved, the first question shall be, "Shall the motion for the previous question be sustained?" If this is decided by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, and the next question: "Shall the main question be now put?" is decided in the affirmative by a majority of those voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, all other motions, except one to reconsider the action in ordering the main question, will be out of order and the House cannot adjourn until the previous question is exhausted or the regular hour of adjournment arrives. No motion to reconsider the action of the House in ordering the main question shall be in order after the Clerk has called the first name on call of the yeas and nays and the vote of any member has been given, or the Speaker has ordered the roll-call system to be unlocked for voting, or after a division of the House has been had on the vote and the vote is in process of being counted and announced. In such cases the roll call shall be completed, the vote counted, and the result finally announced. Rule 125. When the previous question has been ordered, the House shall proceed to act on the main question without debate, except that, before the main question is put, 20 minutes shall be allocated to the chairman of the committee whose report of the bill or other measure is under consideration to close the debate. The chairman may yield the floor to such members as he or she may designate for all or any part of the 20 minutes allowed under this paragraph. In all cases where a minority committee report has been submitted on the legislation, if the previous question has been ordered, and prior to the time allocated to the chairman, there shall be allocated 20 minutes to the first signer of the minority report to present the minority position. He or she may yield the floor to such members as he or she may designate for all or part of the time allowed under this paragraph. Rule 126. All incidental questions of order arising after a motion is made for the previous question, and pending such motion, shall be decided without debate, whether on appeal or otherwise. Rule 127. The effect of the order that the main question be now put is to bring the House to a vote on the pending questions. Rule 128. After the main question has been ordered, a motion to reconsider this action will, if adopted, have the effect to repeal the ordering of both the main question and the previous question and will leave the pending measure again open to debate and amendment, and the same time limits provided for in Rule 125 shall be applicable. The motion to reconsider the ordering of the main question can be made only once and, if lost or if the main question is again subsequently ordered on the pending measure, no second motion to reconsider the ordering of the main question shall be entertained. VOTING Rule 129. If no specific vote is provided in these rules for the passage of any resolution, motion, or measure, which will not become a law, the vote for such passage must be by at least a majority of all members to which the House is entitled, unless enacted by unanimous consent. Rule 130. No member shall be permitted to cast his or her vote on any motion, resolution, amendment, bill, or other question until the question is put to the House under the rules of the House by the Speaker. Rule 131. The Speaker's method of stating a question or any motion, after the same has been read to the House by the Clerk, shall be as follows: "All in favor of the motion will say 'Aye.' Those opposed will say 'No.'" When a decision seems doubtful to the Speaker or when a division of the House is called for by any member of the House, the Speaker shall call upon the members in favor of the motion to indicate by a show of hands. After a count is had by the Clerk, the Speaker shall call upon the members to reverse their positions, and the Speaker shall announce the result. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2083 Rule 132. When less than a quorum vote on any subject under consideration by the House, the Speaker may order the doors of the House to be closed and the roll of members called by the Clerk or by the electric roll-call system. If it is ascertained that a quorum is present, either by answering to their names or by their presence in the House, the refusal of any member present to vote, unless excused, shall be deemed a contempt of the House. Rule 133. After the main question is ordered, any member may call for a division of the House in taking the vote or may call for the yeas and nays. If the call for the yeas and nays is sustained by one-fifth of the members voting, the vote shall be taken by the yeas and nays and so entered on the journal. A motion for the call of the yeas and nays shall be decided without debate. Rule 134. When the question is put, every member within the chamber shall vote unless the member is immediately and particularly interested therein or unless the member is excused by the House. A motion by a member to be excused from voting must be made before the House divides or before the call of the yeas and nays is commenced, and it shall be decided without debate. The member making the motion may briefly state the reason why it should prevail. In every case where the seat of a member is being contested, the sitting member and the contestant shall both retire from the House before the vote is taken. Rule 135. No pairing of members shall be recognized or allowed as an excuse for not voting. Rule 136. No member or person shall vote for another member on any question or proposition. Any violation of this rule may be punished by fine, censure, or other action ordered by the House. Rule 137. No member shall be permitted to explain his or her vote during a roll call, but such member may reduce his or her explanation to writing in not more than 200 words. If this writing is filed with the Clerk on the same day as the roll call, the writing shall be spread upon the journal. Rule 138. During the calling or reading of yeas and nays on any question, no debate shall be allowed. Rule 139. If the taking of yeas and nays is required by the Constitution, by House rule, or by law, the electric roll-call system shall be used, unless the Speaker orders the Clerk to take a viva voce roll call. On all other questions or propositions, the Speaker may, in the Speaker's discretion, order a division of the House, a roll call on the electric roll-call system, or a viva voce roll call. When the House is ready to vote upon a question and the vote is to be by the electric roll-call system, the Speaker shall state: "The question is on (designating the matter to be voted upon). All in favor of such question shall vote 'Aye,' and all opposed shall vote 'No.'" The Speaker shall then have the voting machine unlocked. When sufficient time has elapsed for each member to vote, the Speaker shall ask: "Have all members voted?" The Speaker shall then have the machine locked and announce the results. Rule 140. After the call of the yeas and nays, the Clerk shall verify how each member voted, and no member shall be permitted to change his or her vote unless the member declares at the time of the verification that he or she voted under a mistake of the question. When the electric roll-call system is used, this rule shall not be applicable. Verification of a roll-call vote may be dispensed with only by unanimous consent or by a majority of a quorum. When the electric roll-call system is used, no verification of the roll-call vote is required. Rule 141. Each member shall vote from such member's own seat when the yeas and nays are taken by the electric roll call, and during such a vote no person shall be allowed 2084 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, upon the floor of the House except the members and those persons provided for in these rules. Rule 142. Whenever on any question the yeas and nays have been ordered, the Clerk shall also enter on the journal the names of those members not voting. RECONSIDERATION Rule 143. Motions for reconsideration of a bill or resolution shall be in order immediately before the period for members to rise on points of personal privilege under Rule 37 and the third reading of bills and resolutions on the day succeeding the action sought to be reconsidered and such other days as provided in these rules. Before any action can be reconsidered, notice must have been given to the House of intention to so move during the legislative day during which the action sought to be reconsidered took place. The notice of a motion to reconsider shall not be withdrawn after the time has elapsed within which it might originally have been made. A motion for reconsideration takes a majority of those voting, providing the total vote constitutes a quorum. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on the last legislative day of the week, the motion for reconsideration shall be in order on the following Monday or the next legislative day if the House is not in session. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on either of the last three days of the session, the same may be reconsidered only before the transaction of other business. When the action sought to be reconsidered occurs on the last day on which a bill or resolution could be transmitted to the Senate in order to comply with any Senate rule relative to the first reading of House bills and resolutions in the Senate, the same may be reconsidered only before the transaction of other business. The action of the House upon a House amendment may be reconsidered at any time before final action upon the section, bill, or resolution to which the amendment relates. The action of the House on Senate amendments shall be in order for reconsideration immediately, and not otherwise. Rule 144. No bill, resolution, or amendment shall be reconsidered more than once. Rule 145. Any bill or resolution which is reconsidered shall take its place in numerical order on the general calendar and shall include any substitute and all amendments which were a part of such bill or resolution when the action of the House which is being reconsidered was taken. COMMITTEES OF CONFERENCE Rule 146. Whenever any member moves that a committee of conference be appointed, on disagreeing votes or other matters of the two houses, and the motion prevails, the Speaker shall appoint three members for the committee who voted in the majority on the position assumed by the House on the passage of the bill or resolution, if such vote has been recorded. The committee of conference, once appointed, may consider the whole subject matter embraced in a bill, resolution, or other matter before it and may recommend recision by either house, new amendments, new bills and resolutions, or other germane changes. When a committee of conference has been appointed and has begun meeting, if two Senate members of the committee and two House members of the committee shall decide that the efficiency of the committee is being impeded or that the committee is unable to make sound fiscal recommendations, as a result of public meetings, a report of this decision shall be made by the House conferees to the full House. The full House shall then vote and, if a majority of the members elected to the House vote to adopt the report, the committee of conference shall continue its deliberations in executive session. The committee of conference may establish rules for the conduct of its meetings which are not in conflict with this rule. A report of a committee of conference must be approved by a majority vote of the entire membership of the committee before the report may be transmitted to either the Senate or the House. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2085 After a committee of conference has been in existence for five days and has failed to make a report to the House on the question under consideration, the House, on motion and by a majority vote of all members elected to the House, may discharge the House conferees and direct the Speaker to appoint another committee of conference. However, during the last five days of the session such motions may be made and passed at any time, but not more often than every three hours. All reports of committees of conference shall be printed and distributed to the Representatives prior to consideration of the same unless the printing of the same is dispensed with by a majority vote of all members elected to the House. All reports of committees of conference must be adopted by the vote required to pass the bill, resolution, or matter under consideration. ENACTMENT Rule 147. The Speaker may recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent: (1) to introduce new matter, (2) to recommit a bill or resolution, or (3) to withdraw a bill or resolution from one committee and recommit it to another. Rule 148. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time, except during the first thirty minutes after the confirmation of the journal, for the purpose of asking unanimous consent: (1) to read any bill or resolution the second time or any local bill or resolution or (2) to put any local bill or resolution upon its passage. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent to put any general bill or resolution upon its passage or to read such bill or resolution and recommit it. The Speaker shall not recognize any member at any time for the purpose of asking unanimous consent to cast such member's vote on any motion, resolution, amendment, bill, or other question. The Speaker shall entertain only one unanimous consent at any one time. Rule 149. Any bill or resolution may be withdrawn at any time by unanimous consent of the House or by a majority vote of all the members to which the House is entitled. Rule 150. No bill or resolution shall be transmitted to the Senate on the day of the passage thereof except by unanimous consent or unless two-thirds of the members voting, provided the total vote constitutes a quorum, shall so order. However, any bill or resolution which requires action by the Senate, on the last day the Senate will accept a House bill and during the last three legislative days, shall be immediately transmitted by the Clerk to the Senate after the period for reconsideration has expired. Rule 151. All Acts and joint resolutions shall be signed by the Speaker and Clerk, and all writs, warrants, and subpoenas issued by order of the House shall be signed by the Speaker and attested by the Clerk. ADJOURNMENT Rule 152. The motion to adjourn may be made at any time when the movant can legitimately obtain the floor. Rule 153. A motion to adjourn may be made after the motion for the previous question has been sustained. However, when the main question has been ordered, no motion to adjourn is in order; nor shall any motion to adjourn be in order after the Clerk has called the first name of the yeas and nays and a vote of one member has been given, or after the Speaker has ordered the roll-call system unlocked for voting, or after a division of the House has been had on a vote and the vote is in process of being counted and announced. In such cases the roll call shall be completed, the vote counted, and the result finally announced before a motion to adjourn shall be in order. Rule 154. A motion to adjourn is in no instance debatable, nor shall a motion to adjourn be made a second time until further progress has been made in the business before the House. A motion to adjourn in its simple form shall not be amended. 2086 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rule 155. A motion to adjourn to a particular day or for a particular time, if made when the House is not actually engaged in other business, is debatable and is amendable as to the day or time proposed. Rule 156. When a motion to adjourn in its simple form prevails, it adjourns the House to the next legislative day. Rule 157. Whenever the hour of adjournment, as fixed by a prior resolution, shall arrive after the report of the committee has been agreed to, the session shall continue until the final vote is taken and announced. Rule 158. At the time of adjournment, no member shall leave his seat until the Speaker leaves the chamber. CONTESTS Rule 159. All contests to the seating of any person elected as a member of the House of Representatives shall be filed with the Clerk of the House. When a contest is filed, the Clerk shall report the contest to the Speaker who shall refer it to the Committee on Rules. The committee shall convene as soon as possible and, after notifying the person whose seat is contested, shall proceed to resolve the contest and file its actions with the Clerk. The action of the committee shall be considered the action of the House until the next legislative day, at which time the House shall affirm or reverse the committee or take such other action thereon as it sees fit. In all contests, the person whose seat is contested shall have notice and opportunity to be heard, the right of counsel, and the right to compulsory process for the production of evidence in his or her behalf. Contests will only be received or recognized by the Clerk when filed by a person duly certified as having been elected to the House or by a person who was a candidate for such contested seat in the election held to fill the seat. No person may file a contest to more than one seat. PAGES Rule 160. Each member of the House shall be allowed a maximum of ten page days during each annual session. One page day shall be deemed to be utilized by the service of one page. Said seven page days may be utilized on one legislative day or on separate legislative days in the discretion of the member. No one shall be eligible to serve as a page who is not at least 12 years of age. A member must make a reservation for each page at least one week prior to the date on which the member wishes such page to serve. PRIVILEGED RESOLUTIONS Rule 161. The Clerk of the House shall mail not more than two copies of any privileged resolution which is adopted by the House. If the author or authors of any such resolution desire additional copies to be mailed, such author or authors shall bear the cost thereof. Rule 162. No member shall introduce, without paying the full costs thereof, more than ten privileged resolutions during any one session of the General Assembly. CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS Rule 163. All Georgia constitutional provisions and Georgia statutory provisions relating to the organization and operation of the General Assembly as set forth in the appendix herein shall be deemed to be a part of these rules by reference thereto for all purposes. The following amendments were read and adopted: Representative Burruss of the 20th moves to amend the Committee of the Whole House substitute to HR 795 by striking from line 16 of page 9 the following: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2087 "bill or measure", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "matter". Representative Burruss of the 20th moves to amend the Committee of the Whole House substitute to HR 795 by striking lines 1 through 6 of page 51. The following amendment was read: Representative Felton of the 22nd moves to amend the Committee of the Whole House substitute to HR 795 by adding at the end of line 11 of page 43 the following: "The electronic roll-call system shall record the vote of each member and shall indicate that the member has voted but shall not display the 'Aye' or 'No' vote of the member. The system shall be set so that it automatically locks and records the vote 60 seconds after it is activated. The Speaker shall not be provided with a counter or other counting device indicating the number of 'Aye' or 'No' votes cast." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams,G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson NArgo N Athon Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron N Barms N Barnett.B Barnett.M NBeck N Benefleld Benn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,,] NBuck N Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs Clark.B Clark,L Colbert Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford Crosby N Cummings Daugherty YDavis NDean N Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty N Hays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson^l N Jackson,N Jackson.W N Johnson,D N Johnson,F N Johnson,G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore Lambert N Lane,D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan NLong NLord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,.! N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves N Redding N Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 21, nays 133. The amendment was lost. N Robinson NRoss N Royal Russell N Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Galer of the 97th stated that she inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. 2088 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following amendments were read and adopted: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th move to amend the Committee of the Whole House substitute to HR 795 by changing on page 50, line 14, the word "seven" to "ten". Representative Lawler of the 20th moves to amend the Committee of the Whole House substitute to HR 795 as follows: Amend Rule 106 on page 34 by adding after "designated" on line 5, "when the House is not in session on the day or time designated, the question shall be called on the fol- lowing legislative day." The Committee of the Whole House substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to, as substituted by the Committee of the Whole House, as amended. On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 169, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the House was taken up for consideration: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2089 HR 794. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Burruss of the 20th, Connell of the 87th, Ware of the 77th, Walker of the 115th, and others: A RESOLUTION Revising and adopting the Rules for the Government of the General Assembly When in Joint Session; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the following rules are adopted as the Rules for the Government of the General Assembly When in Joint Session effective at one minute prior to adjournment sine die of the 1984 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia: Rules for the Government of the General Assembly When in Joint Session 1. The Senate and House of Representatives shall meet in joint session in the chamber of the House of Representatives as soon as possible after the start of the session, at such time as may be fixed by joint resolution of both houses, for the purpose of electing such officers of the state as may be required to be elected by the General Assembly. Such joint session shall continue in morning and afternoon sessions from day to day until all of such officers are elected. 2. The time of the meeting of the two houses in joint session shall be determined otherwise by concurrent resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives, except where provided by law. When the Senate and the House of Representatives unite for the purpose of elections, they shall meet in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the hour determined by the concurrent resolution, and the President of the Senate shall preside and declare the result. 3. The President of the Senate shall preside, announce that the General Assembly is in joint session, and cause to be read the resolution convening the same. The President of the Senate shall put all questions to the body and decide all questions of order. An appeal may be taken from any of the President's decisions to the whole General Assembly. In the absence of the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House shall preside; in the absence of both the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall preside; in the absence of the three last named, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House shall preside. 4. A majority of each house shall be necessary to constitute a quorum of the joint session. 5. After a person is nominated for any office in joint session of the General Assembly, it shall not be in order to second such nomination. When the nomination is declared closed, the President shall forthwith order the roll call, and each member, when called, shall rise in his or her seat and respond promptly, announcing distinctly his or her choice for such office. 6. No debate shall be in order, except as to questions of order. 7. The election in joint session shall be by recorded vote, and the vote shall appear on the journal of the House of Representatives. The votes are to be taken for but one election at one time, and a majority of the whole number of members to which the General Assembly is entitled is necessary for a choice. 8. In elections by the General Assembly, no member, after having voted, shall be allowed to change his or her vote unless the member rises and states in his or her place that he or she voted by mistake or that his or her vote has been recorded by mistake. 2090 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 9. No motion to adjourn shall be in order. In lieu thereof, there shall be the motion to dissolve the joint session, which shall be in the form, " that the joint session of the General Assembly be now dissolved," or "that the joint session of the General Assembly be now dissolved to be reconvened at (a time named)." The latter motion shall have precedence over the former. 10. The motion to dissolve the joint session, either indefinitely or until a fixed time, shall always be in order, except that, after the roll call has commenced, it shall not be in order until after the result of the vote has been declared by the President of the Senate. 11. When a motion to dissolve a joint session is decided in the negative, the motion shall not again be in order until other business has intervened. 12. When a motion to dissolve a joint session, either indefinitely or to a fixed time, is decided in the affirmative, the President of the Senate shall so declare, and the Senate shall, without further motion, immediately return to the Senate chamber. 13. These rules may be amended by the concurrent resolution of the two houses. Any or all of these rules shall cease to be in force when either house shall notify the other house of the withdrawal of its consent to the same. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L YWare Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White,T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 165, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2091 The following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: SR 274. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly by law to change previously existing retirement or pension laws of this state, to revise the provisions of said laws relating to retirement or pension benefits based on involuntary separation from employment as applied to present members of the public retirement or pension systems; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SR 274 The Committee of Conference on SR 274 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SR 274 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Paul D. Coverdell Senator, 40th District /s/Honorable Jimmy Hodge Timmons Senator, llth District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: . .., ,, T .,. ,, /s/Honorable Louie M Clark Representative, 13th District /s/Honorable Rudolph Johnson Representative, 72nd District /s/Honorable Loyce W. Turner Senator, 8th District /s/Honorable Terry Lawler Representative, 20th District A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly by law to change previously existing public retirement or pension laws of this state to revise the provisions of said laws relating to retirement or pension benefits based on involuntary separation from employment as applied to present members of public retirement or pension systems; to provide restrictions on retirement or pension benefits based on involuntary separation from employment as applied to public retirement or pension systems created in the future; and to authorize the General Assembly by law to define parttime service, including but not limited to service as a member of the General Assembly, for the purposes of any previously existing public retirement or pension system or for any such system created in the future and to provide limitations on the use of such part-time service as creditable service under any such previously existing or future retirement or pension system; 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 X of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Paragraph VI to read as follows: "Paragraph VI. Involuntary separation; part-time service, (a) Any public retirement or pension system provided for by law in existence prior to January 1, 1985, may be changed by the General Assembly for any one or more of the following purposes: (1) To redefine involuntary separation from employment; or (2) To provide additional or revise existing limitations or restrictions on the right to qualify for a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment. 2092 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (b) The General Assembly by law may define or redefine part-time service, including but not limited to service as a member of the General Assembly, for the purposes of any public retirement or pension system presently existing or created in the future and may limit or restrict the use of such part-time service as creditable service under any such retirement or pension system. (c) Any law enacted by the General Assembly pursuant to subparagraph (a) or (b) of this Paragraph may affect persons who are members of public retirement or pension systems on January 1, 1985, and who became members at any time prior to that date. (d) Any law enacted by the General Assembly pursuant to subparagraph (a) or (b) of this Paragraph shall not be subject to any law controlling legislative procedures for the consideration of retirement or pension bills, including, but not limited to, any limitations on the sessions of the General Assembly at which retirement or pension bills may be introduced. (e) No public retirement or pension system created on or after January 1, 1985, shall grant any person whose retirement is based on involuntary separation from employment a retirement or pension benefit more favorable than the retirement or pension benefit granted to a person whose separation from employment is voluntary." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: ) YES ) NO Shall the Constitution be amended so as to: (1) Authorize the General Assembly by law to change previously existing public retirement or pension laws of this state to redefine involuntary separation from employment and to provide additional or revise existing limitations or restrictions on the right to qualify for a retirement or pension benefit based on involuntary separation from employment and to affect present members of public retirement or pension systems as a result of the revision of such laws; (2) Authorize the General Assembly by law to define or redefine part-time service, including but not limited to service as a member of the General Assembly, for the purposes of any previously existing or future public retirement or pension system and place limitations or restrictions on the use of part-time service as creditable service under any such system and to affect present members of any public retirement or pension system in connection therewith; and (3) Provide restrictions on retirement or pension benefits based on involuntary separation from employment as applied to public retirement or pension systems created in the future?" 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. Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SR 274. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2093 Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin YIsakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 469. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in public stadiums, coliseums, and auditoriums, in certain counties and municipalities; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and lost: Representative McVeigh of the 155th moves to amend SB 469 by deleting "12:30 P.M." from line 17, page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof "11:30 P.M.". 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: Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards 2094 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin N Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Manner N Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D N Johnson,? N Johnson,G Johnson,R N Johnson,S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder N Logan N Long N Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham N Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Ramsey Y Randall N Ray N Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Y Robinson NRoss N Royal Russell Y Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts White ,J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 79, nays 76. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost. Representative Smith of the 152nd stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. Representative Lupton of the 25th 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 SB 469. The Acting Speaker, Representative Burruss of the 20th, assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 449. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general and occupational education program, so as to change the provisions relative to the age for beginning school; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Education moves to amend SB 449 by striking from Section 1 on line 17 of page 1 the words "another state", and inserting in lieu thereof the words: "one or more other states for a period of two years immediately prior to moving to this state". By striking from Section 1 on line 22 of page 1 the words "of six by December 31" and inserting in lieu thereof the words: "of five for kindergarten or six for first grade by December 31". The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2095 On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 158, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SB 447. By: Senators Garner of the 30th, Engram of the 34th, and Muggins of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-8-71 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the participation of probationers in community service programs, so as to limit the liability of any agency or community service officer who participates in a community service program; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown ,G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover 2096 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Hamilton,!! Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Havs Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson, N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson, F Johnson,C. Y Johnson, R Y Johnson, S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy, Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Speaker assumed the Chair. SB 395. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation and construction of hospitals and other health care facilities, so as to create the Hospital Equipment Financing 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawt'ord Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton, D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson, W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson, G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y I'ettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,!, Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Rarnsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2097 Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 465. By: Senator Hine of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 43-42-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the Georgia Board of Registered Professional Sanitarians, so as to change the composition 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Autcn Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambiess Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kiigore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 154, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SR 278. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION Creating a Joint Urban County and Municipal Study Committee; and for other purposes. 2098 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, counties are granted self-executing authority to provide the full range of municipal type services which historically have been provided by municipal governments in Georgia; and WHEREAS, because of the population growth and rapid urbanization of our state's metropolitan counties and limitations on the expansion of municipal boundaries, a number of such counties provide municipal services to their unincorporated areas which have, in fact, become municipal in character; and WHEREAS, the provision of such municipal services by counties has, in some areas of our state, blurred the traditional distinction between cities and counties and has led to conflict, duplication, fragmentation, and disparities in financing the provision of municipal type services; and WHEREAS, there is a compelling need to study and sort out the roles, functions, relationships, and powers of Georgia's urban counties and of their counterpart municipal governments, and to explore alternative methods of intergovernmental cooperation and organization that may increase and enhance local government efficiency and effectiveness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Urban County and Municipal Study Committee to be composed of 18 members. Nine members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, and nine members shall appointed by the Speaker of the House. Of the nine members appointed by the President of the Senate, no more than five shall be members of the Senate, at least two shall be mayors of municipalities, and at least one shall be a chairman of a county board of commissioners. Of the nine members appointed by the Speaker of the House, no more than five shall be members of the House of Representatives, at least two shall be chairmen of county boards of commissioners, and at least one shall be a mayor of a municipality. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall each designate a cochairman of the committee at the time of appointing the membership of the committee. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive study of the legal basis, rules, functions, power, and financing of Georgia's urban counties and of the municipal governments located within such counties, and may consider alternative methods of intergovernmental cooperation and organization which would increase and enhance government efficiency and effectiveness. The committee may seek the cooperation and assistance of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia in carrying out its duties under this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislative members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for members of legislative interim committees for attending meetings of the committee. Members of the committee who are not members of the General Assembly shall not be compensated or reimbursed for expenses from state funds for service on the committee. The members of the committee shall be authorized to meet for not more than 15 days to carry out their duties under this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee will make a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly by not later than the date the General Assembly convenes in regular session in January, 1985, and on that date the committee shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION Creating a Joint Urban County and Municipal Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Constitution of the State of Georgia, counties are granted self-executing authority to provide the full range of municipal type services which historically have been provided by municipal governments in Georgia; and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2099 WHEREAS, because of the population growth and rapid urbanization of our state's metropolitan counties and limitations on the expansion of municipal boundaries, a number of such counties provide municipal services to their unincorporated areas which have, in fact, become municipal in character; and WHEREAS, the provision of such municipal services by counties has, in some areas of our state, blurred the traditional distinction between cities and counties and has led to conflict, duplication, fragmentation, and disparities in financing the provision of municipal type services; and WHEREAS, there is a compelling need to study and sort out the roles, functions, relationships, and powers of Georgia's urban counties and of their counterpart municipal governments, and to explore alternative methods of intergovernmental cooperation and organization that may increase and enhance local government efficiency and effectiveness. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Urban County and Municipal Study Committee to be composed of 16 members. Eight members shall be appointed by the President of the Senate, and eight members shall appointed by the Speaker of the House. Of the eight members appointed by the President of the Senate, no more than four shall be members of the Senate, at least two shall be mayors of municipalities, and at least one shall be a chairman of a county board of commissioners. Of the eight members appointed by the Speaker of the House, no more than four shall be members of the House of Representatives, at least two shall be chairmen of county boards of commissioners, and at least one shall be a mayor of a municipality. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House shall each designate a cochairman of the committee at the time of appointing the membership of the committee. The committee shall conduct a comprehensive study of the legal basis, rules, functions, power, and financing of Georgia's urban counties and of the municipal governments located within such counties, and may consider alternative methods of intergovernmental cooperation and organization which would increase and enhance government efficiency and effectiveness. The committee may seek the cooperation and assistance of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government of the University of Georgia in carrying out its duties under this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the legislative members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for members of legislative interim committees for attending meetings of the committee. Members of the committee who are not members of the General Assembly shall not be compensated or reimbursed for expenses from state funds for service on the committee. The members of the committee shall be authorized to meet for not more than ten days to carry out their duties under this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee will make a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly by not later than the date the General Assembly convenes in regular session in January, 1985, and on that date the committee shall stand abolished. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B 2100 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams,H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 147, nays 1. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. SB 361. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; to provide for applicability; to amend Code Section 34-9-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of board members, so as to provide for the compensation of the members of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, is amended by adding at the end of said Code section a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) On or after July 1, 1984, any application for hearing filed with the board pursuant to this Code section for which no hearing is conducted for a period of five years shall automatically stand dismissed." Section 2. Code Section 34-9-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of board members, is amended by striking subsection (a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2101 "(a) All members of the board, including the chairman thereof, shall be in the unclassified service, as defined in Code Section 45-20-2, and shall not be subject to the laws and rules and regulations of the state merit system. 3%e salaries ef H members ef the board, including the chairman thereof, shall -be -as provided -by 4aw-. Until changed by tew; the compensation ef H members -ef -the -beard-, including -the chairman thereof, ahaU fee that compensation which was M effect en January -t, 1081. The chairman of the board shall receive 90 percent of the salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court. Each of the other two members of the board shall receive 85 percent of the salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Murphy of the 18th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 361 by striking lines 1 through 14 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(a) All members of the board, including the chairman thereof, shall be in the unclassified service, as defined in Code Section 45-20-2, and shall not be subject to the laws and rules and regulations of the state merit system. The salaries of all members of the board shall be as provided by law. The chairman of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $53,860.00 per annum. The other two members of the board shall each be compensated in the amount of $51,810.00 per annum." The following substitute, offered by Representative Randall of the 101st, was read and ruled out of order: A BILL To amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; to provide for applicability; to provide for the compensation of the members of the State Board of Workers' Compensation; to authorize the employee to select the physician to provide medical services and treatment; to provide for the situation in which the employer does not allow the employee to select the physician; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, is amended by adding at the end of Code Section 34-9-100, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the board, a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) On or after July 1, 1984, any application for hearing filed with the board pursuant to this Code section for which no hearing is conducted for a period of five years shall automatically stand dismissed." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 34-9-52, relating to compensation of board members, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) All members of the board, including the chairman thereof, shall be in the unclassified service, as defined in Code Section 45-20-2, and shall not be subject to the laws and rules and regulations of the state merit system. The salaries ef ttti members ef the board, including the chairman thereof, shall fee -as provided -by law-. Until changed by law; the compensation ef H members ef -the -beard-, including -the chairman thereof, shaH be that compensation whieh was in effect en January -t, 1081. The chairman of the board shall receive 90 percent of the salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court. Each of 2102 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, the other two members of the board shall receive 85 percent of the salary of a Justice of the Supreme Court." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 34-9-201, relating to selection of physicians, which reads as follows: "(c) An employee may accept the services of a physician selected by the employer from the panel or may select another physician from the panel. If, due to an emergency or similarly justifiable reason, an inability to make a selection results, the selection requirements of this subsection shall not apply as long as such inability persists. The physician selected under this subsection may arrange for any consultation, referral, and extraordinary or other specialized medical services as the nature of the injury shall require. The employer shall not be responsible for the charges for medical services furnished or ordered by any physician or other person selected by the employee in disregard of this subsection.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) (1) An employee may: (A) Accept the services of a physician selected by the employer; (B) Select a physician from the panel; or (C) Select any physician upon giving written notice to the employer of the name of such physician. (2) The selection requirements of this subsection shall not apply to any emergency situation or other situation which renders the employee unable to make the selection. The physician selected under this subsection may arrange for any consultation, referral, extraordinary or other specialized medical services as the nature of the injury shall require. The employer shall not be responsible for the charges for medical services furnished or ordered by any physician or other person selected by the employee in disregard of the provisions of this subsection." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (e) of Code Section 34-9-201, relating to the selection of physicians, which reads as follows: "(e) If the employer fails to maintain the panel of physicians or to permit an employee to make a choice of a physician from the panel, an employee may select any physician to render service at the expense of the employer.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: "(e) If the employer fails to maintain the panel of physicians or to permit an employee to make a choice of a physician from the panel or if the employer refuses to allow the employee to select a physician after giving notice, the employee may select any physician to render service at the expense of the employer." Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The Committee substitute, was adopted, as amended. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alfurd Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2103 Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard YHirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D N Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 11. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SR 4. By: Senators Cobb of the 28th, Hill of the 29th, and Bowen of the 13th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the imposition by local law subject to a referendum of local sales and use taxes to finance public facilities and to authorize the incurring of public debt payable solely from proceeds of such 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 IX, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subparagraph (d) to read as follows: "(d) The General Assembly may by local law provide for local option sales and use taxation to finance public facilities. Such local laws may provide for such local sales and use taxes to be levied and received by counties, municipalities, or school districts or by 2104 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, any combination of such political subdivisions. Such laws may further authorize such political subdivisions to incur debt payable solely from proceeds of such taxes. Any such law shall provide that the imposition of the tax and the incurring of the debt shall be subject to the assent of a majority of the qualified voters of the affected political subdivision or political subdivisions voting on the question of the imposition of such tax. Any such law shall provide that any local sales and use tax so imposed shall cease to be imposed when the public facility or public facilities for which the tax was imposed have been completed and any debt created for such purpose has been paid." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution be amended so as to authorize the imposition by local law subject to a referendum of local sales and use taxes to finance public facilities and to authorize the incurring for such purposes of public debt payable solely from proceeds of such taxes?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons desiring to vote against ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "No." If such amendment shall be ratified as provided in said Paragraph of the Constitution, it shall become a part of the Constitution of this state. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch Bray N Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown.J N Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copelan Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty NHays Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Johnson,G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan N Long YLord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N 01iver,C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips, W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell N Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L Y Ware N Watson N Watts White.J White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2105 On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 80, nays 76. The Resolution, having failed to receive the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was lost. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative White of the 62nd was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. Representative Jones of the 78th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in having failed to give the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority to SR 4. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To make and provide appropriations for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; 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 authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government, and the General Funds of the State including unappropriated surplus and a revenue estimate of $4,297,000,000 for State fiscal year 1985. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ........................................................................| 15,400,000 Operations.............................................................................................................$ 15,400,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,400,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 15,400,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.............................................................................................................? 15,400,000 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 2106 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, membership in the Council of State Governments, the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators and other legislative organi- zations, 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 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, fur- nishings, repairs, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; 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 ....................................................................f 6.340.525 1. Operations ..........................................................................................................$ 7.573.697 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,573,697 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,990,525 2. Tax Ratio Study..................................................................................................-! 350.000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations ...............................................................................................................$ 7,573,697 Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000 Authorized Motor Vehicles 31 Total Positions Budgeted 175 PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit: Supreme Court ................................................................................f 3.062.489 Court Operations....................................................................................................? 2,867,089 Appellate Court Reports..........................................................................................$ 195,400 For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, and their retirement contributions, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts. Provided, however, that the sum of $43,000 shall be allocated for the development of uniform rules and shall be distributed to the councils of the various classes of courts. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2107 Section 4. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals .............................................................................$ 3,241,200 For the cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court. Section 5. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts .............................................................................$_ 26,053,000 Operation of the Courts ......................................................................................$ 24,857,409 Prosecuting Attorneys' Council ..............................................................................$ 492,378 Sentence Review Panel ............................................................................................$ 109,433 Council of Superior Court Judges............................................................................................................$ 40,000 Judicial Administrative Districts ..................................................................................................................$ 533,780 Habeas Corpus Clerk..................................................................................................$ 20,000 For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, contingent expense allowances authorized by law, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law. For payment of salaries, 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 staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2. For the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $33,000 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $23,000 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 $112,500 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the Regular Session of the General Assembly immediately preceding this State Fiscal Year. Provided, however, of the above appropriation $10,000 is designated and committed to permit Judges with less than five years of experience to attend the Judicial College. Section 6. Juvenile Courts. Budget Unit: Juvenile Courts...................................................................................| 544,200 For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by Code Section 15-11-4, for which $114,200 is designated and committed. For the cost of funding the Circuit-wide Juvenile Court Judgeship Act. Section 7. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. Budget Unit: Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.........................................................................................$ 271,124 Institute's Operations...............................................................................................$ 247,659 Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council .....................................................................................................$ 16,265 Superior Court Clerks Training Council .......................................................................................................$ 7,200 For the cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132, and the Superior Court Clerks Training Council created by Code Section 15-6-50.1. 2108 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 8. Judicial Council. Budget Unit: Judicial Council..................................................................................| 516,589 Council Operations ...................................................................................................$ 433,223 Payments to Judicial Administrative Districts for Case Counting..........................................................................................................! 65,000 Board of Court Reporting..........................................................................................! 18,366 For the cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts created by Code Sections 15-5-20 and 15-5-22. For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council created by Code Section 15-14-24. Section 9. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission......................................................................................................! 87,200 For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission. PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services.............................................................................! 11,951,259 1. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 242,978 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 6,551 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 105 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 15,593 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,742 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 286,569 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 286,569 Total Positions Budgeted 6 2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,245,650 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 113,666 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,545 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,300 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 23,600 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 231,927 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 24,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 400,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2109 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 850,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...............,..........................................................................$ 3,316,988 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,316,988 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. Treasury and Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,008,515 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 24,480 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 336 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 6,029,258 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 79,050 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,636 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Unemployment Compensation Reserve...................................................................! 11,552 Public Safety Officers Indemnification Fund...........................................................................................! 608,800 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 7,796,127 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,814,427 Total Positions Budgeted 29 4. Central Supply Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 273,960 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 394,814 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.......................................,...........................................................! 1,450 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,324 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 800 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................! 6,517,830 Utilities...............................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,262,178 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 7,262,178 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 15 5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,327,020 Regular Operating Expenses....................................................................................-! 94,447 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..............................................,.............................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 47,300 Equipment Purchases................................................................................................,......! -0- Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 247,700 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 199,749 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 36,804 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,962,670 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,962,670 Total Positions Budgeted 50 2110 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 310,734 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,950 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 10,300 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 25,800 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 40,734 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 38,404 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 438,672 Total Expenditures Authorized ..............................................................................$ 438,672 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 11 7. Space Management Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 287,475 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 7,288 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 400 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 25,650 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,240 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 335,053 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 335,053 Total Positions Budgeted 10 8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 16,241,269 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,275,200 Travel............................................................................................................................! 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 51,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 160,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 264,400 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 19,083,514 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,697,677 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 321,000 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration....................................................................................................! 1,981,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 132,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 41,267,760 Total Expenditures Authorized .........................................................................$ 41,267,760 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,169,742 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 590 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 563 9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 418,975 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2111 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,433,020 Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases,...................................................................$ 208,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 720 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2.500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,067,715 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 2,067,715 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 23 10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,716,865 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 356,011 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 89,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 59,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,875 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 208,800 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 192,951 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000 Telephone Billings ...............................................................................................$ 27,941,872 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 31,641,374 Total Expenditures Authorized .........................................................................$ 31,641,374 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 109 11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,515,185 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,566,650 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................,........................! 20,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 112,000 Computer Charges...........................................,.................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 177,312 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale........................................,.........................................................! 975,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,366,147 Total Expenditures Authorized...........................................................................! 4,366,147 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................,...................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 70 12. Surplus Property Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 780,220 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 275,980 Travel............................................................................................................................! 24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,500 Equipment Purchases.........................,.........................................................................! 2,700 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- 2112 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 14,500 Materials for Resale....................................................................................................? 25,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 12,000 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 30,263 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,182,563 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 40 13. Mail and Courier Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 175,900 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 123,539 Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................? 200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 11,997 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................? -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................? -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0- Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 311,636 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................? 311,636 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 10 14. Risk Management Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 656,831 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 45,078 Travel............................................................................................................................? 33,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 8,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 3,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 1,800 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 87,500 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 69,378 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 13,936 Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................? -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 25,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 944,823 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................? 944,823 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 15. Health Planning Review Board 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..................................................................................? 65,810 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................?^ Total Funds Budgeted...............................................................................................? 65,810 State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................? 65,810 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 27,201,577 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2113 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,722,674 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 172,245 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 325,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 210,905 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 345,361 Computer Charges ........... .....................................................................................$ 6,895,058 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 2,812,062 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 477,562 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 258,110 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 19,083,514 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 30,263 Unemployment Compensation Reserve......................................................................................................................! 11,552 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration....................................................................................................! 1,981,700 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay .......................................................................................................$ 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 850,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 400,000 Telephone Billings...............................................................................................! 27,941,872 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................! 7,517,830 Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund ....................................................................................................$ 608,800 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 1,030 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 1,003 Authorized Motor Vehicles 286 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget and all other agencies of State government utilize federal funds wherever possible in connection with Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation payments, and that no such payments shall be made to or on behalf of anyone other than bona fide State employees. It is the intent of this General Assembly that income to the Department of Administrative Services from user agencies shall not exceed the maximum amounts listed below for each service activity: General Services............................................................................................................! 438,672 Data Processing Service..........................................................................................! 39,098,018 Motor Pool Service....................................................................................................! 2,067,715 Communication Services.........................................................................................! 31,641,374 Printing Services........................................................................................................! 4,366,147 Total...........................................................................................................................! 77,611,926 except to provide general salary increases authorized for all State employees, or unless there is a corresponding fund availability, with prior budgetary approval, in the appropriate object class or classes of user agency or agencies for which the Department provides service. Provided further, the State Auditor shall report any exceptions or violations of this intent in the annual financial audit of the Department of Administrative Services. Provided, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department shall not purchase, lease, or lease-purchase any additional computer hardware other than that which is 2114 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, authorized in this appropriations Act, unless funds are available for this purpose in the user agencies. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building Authority ..................................................................^ -0- Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 12,636,000 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,017,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! 8,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 92,720 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 43,737 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 113,000 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 400,000 Authority Lease Rentals..........................................................................................! 829,600 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 6,512,000 Facilities Renovations and Repairs....................................................................................................................!$ ^0; Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 23,748,957 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 518 Authorized Motor Vehicles 39 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 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 11. Department of Agriculture. A. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture...................................................................................................! 23,303,018 State Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 20,559,076 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,114,343 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 825,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 385,049 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 497,760 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 106,118 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 157,063 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 593,257 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 337,487 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 257,272 Market Bulletin Postage..........................................................................................! 526,000 Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories....................................................................................! 1,473,188 Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton, Douglas, Oakwood, Royston Statesboro and Tifton .......................................................................................$ 1,156,700 Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 510,000 Indemnities..................................................................................................................! 58,000 Bee Indemnities..........................................................................................................! 17,000 Advertising Contract ..................................................................................................$ 95,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2115 Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................? 286,000 Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets...... ........................................................................................$ 275,000 Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives ...........................................................................................$ 20,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 30,250,163 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 23,303,018 Total Positions Budgeted 897 Authorized Motor Vehicles 259 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Agriculture Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Plant Industry Animal Industry 4,292,840 $ 3,747,840 167 $ 4,811,268 $ 4,468,406 54 Marketing 1,418,054 1,405,054 40 General Field Forces 2,578,477 2,578,477 109 Internal Administration 2,850,529 2,780,045 56 Information and Education 1,137,025 1,137,025 9 Fuel and Measures 1,896,743 1,892,743 71 Consumer Services 844,278 844,278 27 Consumer Protection Field Forces 3,751,263 2,975,721 128 Meat Inspection 3,251,370 1,296,370 122 Major Markets 3,191,565 177,059 106 Seed Technology 226.751 -0; 8 Total 30,250,163 23,303,018 897 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $55,000 is designated and committed for livestock shows relating to research and promoting and $10,000 is designated and committed for poultry shows relating to research and promoting. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department is authorized and directed to notify dairy farmers of milk-sample test results after each test. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets, no expenditure shall be made without prior approval of the Georgia Building Authority (Markets). It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Agriculture shall not increase farmers market gate fees for Georgia farmers and that no new fees be imposed on Georgia farmers. Provided however, of the above appropriated amount, $25,000 is designated and committed for 'on-fann' testing for brucellosis in cattle to be transported out of Georgia. Provided, that the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories are authorized to charge testing fees for export swine and cattle only, which fees shall be reasonable. 2116 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama Development Authority....................................................................................f -0- Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 482,110 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,093 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,903 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 20,030 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,964 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,015 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 6,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................$ 28,800 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Goods for Resale .........................................................................................................$ 95,010 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 761,825 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 27 Provided, the Authority is hereby authorized to budget additional agency income for the purpose of providing a retirement plan for its employees. Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance.................................................................................................$ 3,695,212 Administration and Examination Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,027,570 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 131,267 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 265,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 61,350 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 13,830 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,100 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,895 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 143,200 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 39,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 2,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,695,212 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,695,212 Total Positions Budgeted 102 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 13. Department of Community Affairs. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Affairs.......................................................................................$ 5,066,790 State Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,900,233 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 146,310 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 185,150 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..............................................,...........................................$ 62,400 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................$ 950 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2117 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 25,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 255,708 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 101,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 53,971,040 Capital Felony Expenses............................................................................................! 50,000 Contracts with Area Planning and Development Commissions .......................................................................$ 1,282,500 Local Assistance Granta...........................................................................................$ 475,000 Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment ...............................................................................................................$ 91,027 Community Development Block Grants (Federal)...............................................................................................! 36,000,000 Juvenile Justice Grants (Federal) .................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Grant - Richmond County.......................................................................................$ 100,000 Economic Development Grants ..............................................................................! 155,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 97,801,418 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,066,790 Total Positions Budgeted 118 Authorized Motor Vehicles 7 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Community Affairs Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Executive and Administrative $ 2,649,927 ! 2,576,527 18 Technical Assistance $ 2,021,627 ! 938,563 26 Community and Economic Development $ 37,284,121 ! 903,604 30 Intergovernmental Assistance $ 845,743 ! 648,096 17 Job Training Partnership Act $ 55,000,000 $ -0- 27 Total $ 97,801,418 $ 5,066,790 118 It is the intent of this General Assembly, that the Department of Community Affairs is authorized and directed to expend a portion of available Job Training Partnership Act funds for supplementing and expanding existing or new Quick Start programs. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed for Richmond County to contract with Paine College for a study and development of a proposed Center for Performing Arts. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Authority ................................................................................................... -0- Georgia Residential Finance Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,802,630 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 232,966 Travel.................................................................................................-............-............-! 69,814 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 51,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 57,724 2118 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,925 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 32,799 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 139,031 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 74,652 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 217,774 Rental Assistance Payments ..............................................................................$ 11,000,000 Grants to Housing Sponsors...................................................................................-! 500.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,219,115 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 82 Authorized Motor Vehicles 29 Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General .........................................................................................................$ 6.855,044 Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,789,548 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 308,957 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 174,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 70,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 125,866 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 30,918 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 313,020 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 469,325 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 116,654 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,250 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,411,038 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,855,044 Total Positions Budgeted 239 Authorized Motor Vehicles 57 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Office of Comptroller General Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration 5 990,241 ! 990,241 20 Insurance Regulation * 1,896,799 ! 1,790,805 56 Industrial Loans Regulation I 465,207 ! 465,207 13 Information and Enforcement $ 1,293,040 ! 1,293,040 45 Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations Total i 2.765.751 i 2.315.751 105 $ 7,411,038 6,855,044 239 Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense..................................................................! 3.221.686 1. Office of the Adjutant General Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 790,270 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 67,075 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,948 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2119 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,450 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,600 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications ........................................................,............................................$ 2,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 10,000 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant .............................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 900,243 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 774,991 Total Positions Budgeted 21 2. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 981,075 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 114,334 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,453 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,806 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 42,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,500 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 24,100 Civil Air Patrol Contract.,.........................................................................................! 40,000 Local Civil Defense Grants - Project Application.................................................................................................! 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,422,001 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 523,657 Total Positions Budgeted 36 3. Georgia Air National Guard Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,229,779 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 302,108 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 600 Equipment Purchases.....................................................,.................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 773,760 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,306,547 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 309,246 Total Positions Budgeted 56 4. Georgia Army National Guard Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,735,458 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 659,110 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,700 2120 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,810 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 24,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 9,000 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 629,545 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 18,000 Grants to National Guard Units ............................................................................$ 435,000 Repairs and Renovations .........................................................................................! 197,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,751,923 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,613,792 Total Positions Budgeted 84 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,736,582 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................$ 1,142,627 Travel............................................................................................................................! 46,401 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 18,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 40,156 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,910 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 68,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 99,500 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 1,427,405 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant .............................................................................................$ -0- National Guard Units Grants.................................................................................! 435,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 18,000 Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 40,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Local Civil Defense Grants - Project Application.................................................................................................! 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training..........................................................................................................! -0- Repairs and Renovations.........................................................................................! 197,000 Total Positions Budgeted 197 Authorized Motor Vehicles 20 Section 16. State Board of Education Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of Education................................................................................................! 1,539,671,252 Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 18,277,890 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,936,975 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 863,885 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 567,400 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 196,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 825,300 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,015,760 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 528,330 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2121 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 5,096,765 Utilities.........................................................................................................................$ 53,540 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-157(a)...................................................................................................! 671,980,375 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-152........................................................................................................$ 117,818,322 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-153..........................................................................................................$ 28,962,921 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel...................................................................................! 29,281,123 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel .......................................................................................................$ 78,692,991 Special Education Leadership Personnel ....................................................................................$ 3,638,766 Instructional Media .........................................................................................$ 21,643,200 Instructional Equipment......................................................................................$ 750,209 Maintenance and Operation .........................................................................$ 101,001,600 Sick and Personal Leave ...................................................................................$ 6,012,000 Travel...................................................................................................................$ 1,100,306 Pupil Transportation - Regular ........................................................................................................,..$ 93,594,590 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 604,506 RLE .................................................................................................................$ (78,550,000) Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................! 78,364,380 Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................$ 119,061,193 Instructional Services for the Handicapped..........................................................................................! 22,688,125 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .........................................................................................$ -0Tuition for the Multihandicapped ....................................................................................................$ 1,172,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed.......................................................................................................$ 17,089,420 Compensatory Education................................................................................! 16,813,020 School Lunch (Fed.)........................................................................................! 94,136,740 School Lunch (State) .......................................................................................$ 17,569,000 Supplemental Education Centers and Services.................................................................................................$ -0- Staff Development................................................................................................$800,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers and Performance Based Certification.........................................................................................! 4,055,130 Cooperative Educational Service Areas...................................................................................................! 4,130,000 Superintendents Salaries..................................................................................! 5,252,270 High School Program ......................................................................................$ 31,438,386 Area School Program.......................................................................................! 64,035,478 Career Education...........................................................................................................! -0- 2122 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Junior College Program.....................................................................................$ 2,448,670 Transportation for Refugee Children .......................................................................................................$ -0- Quick Start..........................................................................................................$ 2,800,000 Nutrition Education......................................................................................................$ -0- Special Projects .............................................................................................................$ -0- Comprehensive Employment and Training ...................................................................................................$ 7,000,000 Vocational Research and Curriculum .........................................................................................................$ 366,540 Adult Education .................................................................................................$ 3,187,190 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................! 4,670,020 Public Library Materials...................................................................................! 3,673,134 Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................! 671,240 Public Library M & O.......................................................................................! 2,816,840 Public Library Construction.............................................................................! 2,061,822 Instructional Aides.............................................................................................! 9,770,377 Teacher Health Insurance..............................................................................! 37,099,840 Health Insurance - Non Certificated Personnel.................................................................................! 15,000,000 Teacher Health Insurance - Retired Teachers............................................................................................! 7,807,000 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................$200,000 Grants to Local School Systems for Educational Purposes.........................................................................................................! 78,000,000 Area Vocational-Technical School Construction..........................................................................................! 200,000 Salaries of Extended Pre-School Personnel...................................................................................! 12,799,898 Child Care Lunch Program (Federal) ........................................................................................$ 13,000,000 Chapter II - Block Grant Flow Through .....................................................................................................$ 8.702.655 Total Funds Budgeted ..................................... ............................................$ 1,795,773,622 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,539,671,252 Total Positions Authorized 638 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Education Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Instructional Services $ 6,415,755 $ 3,890,795 164 Governor's Honors Program $ 766,920 $ 751,920 2 Vocational Education $ 5,578,400 $ 2,180,700 93 Public Library Services $ 1,588,395 ! 725,995 42 State Administration $ 1,857,480 $ 1,474,085 31 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1984 2123 Administrative Services Planning and Development Professional Standards Commission Vocational Advisory Council Professional Practices Commission Local Programs Undistributed Total $ 8,205,075 $ 5,201,680 198 $ 5,161,445 $ 4,421,945 97 $ 133,655 $ 133,655 2 ! 141,490 $ -0- 2 $ 376,280 $ 376,280 7 $ 1,764,402,845 $ 1,519,368,315 0 f 1.145.882 f 1.145.882 0 $ 1,795,773,622 $ 1,539,671,252 638 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to the Quick Start program, $150,000 is specifically appropriated as matching funds for training in the Chatham County area. B. Budget Unit: Institutions .................................................................................| 16.756.335 Institutional Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 14,211,715 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,462,655 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 42,165 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 66,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,060 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 353,715 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 19,000 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 111,680 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 128,700 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 1,746,610 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................IJ; Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 19,156,800 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 16,756,335 Total Positions Budgeted 683 Authorized Motor Vehicles 80 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Institutions Functional Budget* Total Funds State Funds Pot. Georgia Academy for the Blind $ 3,561,894 $ 3,290,404 148 Georgia School for the Deaf $ 5,903.730 $ 5,604,245 246 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf $ 2,484,060 $ 2,331,765 94 North Georgia Vocational-Technical School ! 3,959,296 $ 2,938,951 104 2124 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, South Georgia Vocational-Technical School $ 3,247,820 $ 2,590,970 91 Undistributed $ ^ $ ^Q- 0 Total $ 19,156,800 $ 16,756,335 683 C. Budget Unit: Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education......................................................................................$ 209,906 Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 310,368 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,799 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 7,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,500 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 20,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 34,875 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 9,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 55,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 463,742 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 209,906 Total Positions Budgeted 9 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 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 bear the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System and Teachers' Health Insurance applicable to such salary. Provided, further, that for kindergarten programs, each system shall be allotted instructional units on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance, except that 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Kindergarten Transportation, funds shall initially be allotted to local school systems on the basis of projected miles for mid-day transportation. However, allotments shall not exceed actual cost of midday transportation by the local system. Provided, however, in order to permit extension of the half-day kindergarten program to a full-day program, local systems may elect to use mid-day transportation allotments to employ aides or certificated instructional personnel on a reimbursable basis to the extent that the $12,202 per unit will allow. Where the transportation allotment is used to employ additional personnel, reimbursable costs shall include salary, retirement and health insurance where eligible. 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 further that for the purpose of mid-term adjustment in grades 1 through 7 additional units shall be the difference between the total earned and total allotted in those grades. Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $30,000 is designated and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2125 committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School. Provided, further, of funds appropriated for Maintenance and Operation, Sick and Personal Leave and Instructional Media, for all Special Education Teachers, payments shall not be made for the allotted teaching unit prior to such unit being filled. Furthermore, the Code Section 20-2-152 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation for APEG Grants, it is the intent of this General Assembly that funds are included for allotment of instructional units under Code Section 20-2-157 for grades 1 and 2, at a ratio of 1:20 students in average daily attendance. Provided, that local school systems, in accordance with State Board policy, may use additional instructional units earned in grades 1 and 2 to employ either certificated or licensed instructional personnel in those grades. Funding for licensed instructional personnel shall include salaries as provided for in APEG Code Section 20-2-157(b)(2); Code Section 20-2-160 and Code Section 20-2-159. Provided, that of the above appropriation for $800,000 for Staff Development, $80,000 is designated and committed to fund a State level staff development program specifically for Special Education Teachers (Code Section 20-2-152) utilized in programs for intellectually gifted students, and to assist in the development of a State program plan for gifted students by the State Superintendent of Schools. Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to APEG Code Sections 20-2-152, 20-2-153, 20-2-157, 20-2-181, and 20-2-181(d)(2) for salaries, funds may be moved between said Sections by an amendment to the annual operating budget during the final month of the State fiscal year with the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $16,813,020 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades three through eleven and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Each local system's Compensatory Education Plan shall provide for a program of remediating those students who have failed, or are at risk of failing, the fourth or eighth grade Georgia Criterion Referenced Tests and the tenth grade Georgia Basic Skills Test. Provided, however, where a local system's Compensatory Education Plan justifies the need, the State Board of Education may approve the usage of these funds for remedial purposes in grades one and two. Funds shall be distributed on the basis of the number of students in grades four, eight, and ten failing to achieve the minimum standard score on the statewide reading and mathematics test administered to all students enrolled at these grade levels. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein for local school construction shall be used to complete the funding of those projects for which S.F.Y. 1985 entitlements were sufficient to cover eligible projects (pursuant to Code Section 20-2-250), based on a total state entitlement of $40 million for S.F.Y. 1985. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for the High School Program, Comprehensive High Schools or Vocational Schools may use funds for the purpose of repairing existing equipment in lieu of purchasing new equipment without prior approval of the Department of Education. Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System..........................................................................................................$ 8.342.714 Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 656,849 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,623 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 20,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 4,500 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 146,447 2126 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 74,046 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 12,564 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................? 436,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 50,000 Employer Contribution .........................................................................................$ 8,342.714 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,766,043 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 8,342,714 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission ....................................................................f 24.415.047 State Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 18,920,345 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,394,500 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 110,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................? 1,336,392 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 85,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................? 1,745,381 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 186,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 18,256 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 549,550 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 89,879 Contractual Research...............................................................................................? 230,000 Payments to the University of Georgia, School of Forestry for Forest Research...............................................................................................? 300,000 Ware County Grant....................................................................................................? 60,000 Wood Energy Program.............................................................................................? 144,526 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 151.500 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 28,322,109 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 24,415,047 Total Positions Budgeted 857 Authorized Motor Vehicles 751 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Forestry Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Reforestation ? 2,077,340 ? 508,340 34 Field Services ? 24,347,004 ? 22,128,868 794 Wood Energy ? 144,526 ? 40,000 4 General Administration and Support ? 1,653,239 ? 1,637,839 25 Undistributed ? 100.000 | 100.000 0 Total ? 28,322,109 ? 24,415,047 857 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Forestry Commission have authority to control the application of the Contractual Research funds in the above appropriation. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2127 Section 19. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation..............................................................................................$21^612^090 Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 14,026,291 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,560,874 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 487,625 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 715,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 86,950 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 548,160 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,936,860 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 662,395 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 878,090 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,225 Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 350,000 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 95,480 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 54,640 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$200jOOO Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 21,612,090 Indirect DOAS Funding...................................................................................................! -0- Total State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................! 21,612,090 Total Positions Budgeted 479 Authorized Motor Vehicles 289 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Factional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration ! 1,507,525 ! 1,507,525 22 Drug Enforcement ! 3,809,120 ! 3,809,120 64 Investigative ! 8,016,410 $ 8,016,410 207 Forensic Sciences $ 3,589,225 $ 3,589,225 89 Georgia Crime Information Center ! 4,539,810 ! 4,539,810 96 Undistributed ! 150,000 $ 150,000 1 Total ! 21,612,090 ! 21,612,090 479 Section 20. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission .......................................................................................$ -0- Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 909,000 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 40,570 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 3,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 14,300 2128 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 86,130 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 14,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,200,000 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 1,200,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 21. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office.........................................................................! 4,726,239 1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 2,029,182 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund ................................................................................$ 2,035,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,226,182 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,226,182 There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of 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. Office of Fair Employment Practices Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 412,171 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,349 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 532,557 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 500,057 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 2,029,182 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................$ 2,035,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 412,171 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2129 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 9,349 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 18,000 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget....................................................................................................$ 3,513,528 Office of Planning and Budget Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,834,206 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................? 87,830 Travel...........................................................................................................................$65,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 34,000 Equipment Purchases...................,...............................................................................? 1,000 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 219,552 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 190,840 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 55,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 75,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,563,528 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,513,528 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. C. Budget Unit: Units Attached for Administrative Purposes Only...............................................................................................? 4,169,592 1. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 170,016 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................? 8,353 Travel............................................................................................,.................................? 3,260 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 5,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 39,600 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 8,270 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.........................................................................,..........? 9,900 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................? 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds ....................................................................................? 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................? 36,100 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,224,225 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,713,205 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,078,800 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,100 Travel............................................................................................................................? 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 6,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 5,020 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 20,684 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 155,822 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 100,000 2130 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 4.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,411,426 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,411,426 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. State Energy Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 319,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 17,680 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 17,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 22,639 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 12,300 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................$ 4,661,397 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,051,716 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 228,680 Total Positions Budgeted 9 4. Governor's Committee on Post-Secondary Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 110,000 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,540 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 8,700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 5,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 14,802 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 2,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 7.050 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 159,192 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 159,192 Total Positions Budgeted 3 5. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 319,024 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................? 9,205 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 20,828 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 5,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 35.000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 392,957 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 392,957 Total Positions Budgeted 10 6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 190,929 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 11,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 8,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 4,635 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2131 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 28,768 Telecommunications ..............................................................................,......................$ 4,325 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 264,132 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 264,132 Total Positions Budgeted 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,187,769 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 86,078 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 45,035 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing....................................................................................... ..$ 47,674 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 6,020 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 25,684 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 259,820 Telecommunications.................................................................................................$ 132,695 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 4,733,047 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................$ 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds ....................................................................................$ 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................$ 36,100 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to Art Grants - State Funds, not less than 95% of the State-Funded Art Grants is designated and committed for Grants to Counties, Cities and Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Georgia. Section 22. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities.............................................................................................^ 8,500,000 Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 3,250,000 Grants to Municipalities.......................................................................................| 5,250,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,500,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,500,000 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 23. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations .................................................................................................$ 271,816,055 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 25,333,950 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,017,464 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 745,885 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 204,010 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 12,468 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,194,177 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................$ 3,339,595 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 610,860 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts............................................................:................! 9,388,126 2132 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Utilities..................................................................................................................... ..$ 178,150 Postage...................................................................................................................... ..$ 579,850 Menninger Group Homes ...................................................................................... ..$ 376,000 Benefits for Child Care.........................................................................................!f, 1,066,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. .......................................................................................... ..$ 215.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 44,261,535 Indirect DOAS Services Funding......................................................................... ..........$ -0- Indirect GBA Funding........................................................................................... ..........$ -0- Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 22,650,621 Social Services Block Grant Funds............................................................................................!f 1,655,800 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 19,955,114 Total Positions Budgeted 957 Authorized Motor Vehicles 7 General Administration and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Commissioner's Office & 566,000 $ 566,000 13 Administrative Appeals 5 776,175 $ 776,175 24 Administrative Policy, Coordination, and Direction Personnel Support Services $ 157,300 $ 157,300 4 $ 4,977,130 $ 4,977,130 48 $ 2,020,814 $ 2,005,814 54 Systems Planning, Development and Training $ 163,650 $ 163,650 EDP-Planning and Coordination Indirect Cost Facilities Managements $ 285,949 $ 285,949 0 $ -0- $ (5,400,000) 0 $ 3,651,100 $ 2,696,400 8 Community/ Intergovernmental Affairs Budget Administration Accounting Services Auditing Services Special Projects Children and Youth Planning Troubled Children Benefits Developmental Disabilities MH/MR Advisory Council $ 726,720 $ 726,720 20 $ 1,421,500 $ 1,421,500 44 $ 3,435,309 $ 3,435,309 152 $ 1,622,100 $ 1,622,100 47 $ 281,900 $ 281,900 0 $ 153,700 $ 153,700 4 $ 1,442,000 $ 1,442,000 0 $ 243,550 $ -0- 6 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 1 Council on Maternal and Infant Health $ 100,950 $ 100,950 3 Council on Family Planning $ 6,400 $ 640 0 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2133 Community Services Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support Child Care Licensing Laboratory Improvement Health Care Facilities Regulation Compliance Monitoring Radiological Health Fraud and Abuse Child Support Recovery Undistributed Total $ 8,814,171 ! -0- $ 333,560 ! 333,560 9 $ 1,380,771 ! 1,380,771 50 $ 535,028 ! 429,028 16 1,679,530 ! 542,930 53 243,300 ! 243,300 7 549,500 ! 433,160 20 1,700,400 ! 200,300 53 6,958,028 ! 943,828 305 --0tb; ! -0; 0 44,261,535 19,955,114 957 2. Public Health Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 26,320,400 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................! 26,660,288 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 864,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! 9,332 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 276,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 79,505 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 347,818 Real Estate Rentals................,....................,............................................................! 458,108 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 451,350 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 12,415,009 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 4,500 Postage................................................................................,.........................................! 56,150 Crippled Children Clinics........................................................................................! 517,572 Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..................................................................................! 3,879,000 Midwifery Program Benefits...................................................................................! 175,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................! 4,354,000 Kidney Disease Benefits..........................................................................................! 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 2,105,400 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program............................................................................................! 100,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................! 3,994,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract with Emory University for Cancer Research..............................................................................................! 115,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................! 78,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties...................................................................................! 35,064,160 Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 2134 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Contract for Scoliosis Screening...................... Family Planning Benefits .............. Grants to Counties for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention................ Grant to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Treatment .......... Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority ...................... Total Funds Budgeted................... Indirect DOAS Services Funding. Agency Funds.................................. State Funds Budgeted.................... Total Positions Budgeted Authorized Motor Vehicles ..$ 115,000 ..$ 301,530 ..$ 250,000 ..$ 45,000 ....$ 5,500,000 $ 125,384,222 ...............$ -0..$ 49,088,643 ..$ 76,295,579 1,027 6 Public Health Functional Budgets Director's Office Employee's Health Health Program Management Vital Records Health Services Research Primary Health Care Total Funds State Funds Pos. $ 530,200 $ 530,200 7 $ 260,500 $ 225,500 9 $ 705,153 $ 620,153 26 $ 1,060,253 $ 1,045,253 52 $ 656,718 $ 656,718 12 $ 242,800 $ 242,800 7 Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Epidemiology Immunization $ 156,150 $ 156,150 5 $ 1,065,603 $ 886,103 10 $ 365,100 $ -0- 10 Sexually Transmitted Diseases $ 221,150 $ 221,150 Community Tuberculosis Center Family Health Management Infant and Child Health Maternal Health-Perinatal Family Planning Malnutrition Dental Health Crippled Children Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control $ 1,128,372 $ 1,128,372 23 $ 5,740,276 $ 573,876 22 $ 5,414,900 $ 4,651,601 14 $ 268,800 $ -0- 6 $ 1,391,600 % 494,292 14 $ 577,800 $ -0- 15 $ 132,800 $ 132,800 3 $ 4,445,425 $ 3,065,931 52 $ 1,607,650 $ 1,607,650 21 $ 305,850 $ 219,361 4 $ 2,856,130 $ 2,856,130 6 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2135 Coordination, Education and Prevention Occupational and Radiological Health Laboratory Services Emergency Health Minimum Foundation Newborn Follow Up Care District Dental District Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Sickle Cell Vision and Hearing High Risk Pregnant Women and Infants District Sexually Transmitted Diseases District Family Planning Malnutrition Grant in Aid to Counties Teenage Pregnancy Prevention District Crippled Children Emergency Health Local Services Primary Health Care Local Services Undistributed Total 339,400 796,025 3,823,795 655,100 7,115,230 312,750 1,145,050 1,370,706 50,000 404,220 4,497,000 1,092,103 6,184,090 27,662,686 35,609,900 250,000 2,543,187 1,328,400 $ 345,400 $ 726,950 $ 125,384,222 -0- 257,253 3,144,347 594,600 7,115,230 312,750 934,875 840,706 50,000 404,220 4,497,000 80,000 2,471,374 -032,998,904 250,000 1,813,480 328,400 $ 345,400 $ 543.000 $ 76,295,579 8 6 119 12 191 11 17 18 0 15 19 27 177 10 0 0 36 10 _18 1,027 3. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,083,100 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,704 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 122,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 54,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,669 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,533,393 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 245,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................!! 158,000 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0Postage............................................................................................................................$ 1,060 2136 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Contract with Housing Alternatives ..............................................................................................$ 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,380,626 Social Services Block Grant Funds..........................................................................! 15,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 450,762 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,914,864 Total Positions Budgeted 126 Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 3,699,951 $ 3,699,951 57 Special Projects and Contracts $ 50,222 ! -0- 2 Program Coordination $ 2,630,453 $ 2,214,913 67 Undistributed | ^$ -0- _0 Total $ 6,380,626 $ 5,914,864 126 4. 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- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 20,282,600 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................! 479,964 Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................! 14.998.200 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,760,764 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 7,522,648 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 15,098,300 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,139,816 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Authorized Motor Vehicles 111 Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Work Incentive Benefits ! 479,964 ! 47,996 0 Legal Services ! 440,000 ! 215,000 0 AFDC - Family Foster Care ! 4,079,000 ! 1,328,530 0 AFDC - Institutional Foster Care $ 1,184,800 ! 385,890 0 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2137 Specialized Foster Care Child Welfare - Family Foster Care Adoption Supplement Liability Insurance Emergency Shelter Care Day Care Psychiatric, Psychological anci Speech Therapy Maternity Care Return of Runaways - County Child Welfare Institutional Foster Care Home Management - Contracts Outreach - Contracts Special Projects Undistributed Total 355,300 76,500 7,721,000 683,000 16,000 99,400 18,933,000 6,235,000 0 631,200 0 16,000 0 99,400 0 3,122,000 0 130,000 50,000 7,000 130,000 0 50,000 0 7,000 0 575,000 575,000 0 161,500 23,500 0 773,800 124,800 0 22,000 22,000 0 50,000 50,000 0 35,760,764 13,139,816 0 5. Youth Services - Program Direction and Support: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,192,800 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,855 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 27,965 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,693 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .,.................................................................................................$ 30,380 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 3,500 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- Benefits for Child Care ....................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ....................,.....................................................................$ 1,350,243 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ....................................................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,350,243 Total Positions Budgeted 38 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 6. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,530,581 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................$ 61,417 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 101,991 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,136 2138 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 29,171 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 40,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 65,948 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 21,141,921 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Payments to DMA.................................................................................................! 2,846,618 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 11.271 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 26,863,754 Social Services Block Grant Funds............................................................................................! 3,368,100 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 17,696,392 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,799,262 Total Positions Budgeted 103 Authorized Motor Vehicles 224 Services to the Aged Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration and Planning $ 2,720,280 ! 639,957 41 Aging Services $ 19,189,600 ! 1,452,900 0 Alternative Health Services ! 3,667,813 $ 2,970,313 39 Undistributed f 1,286.061 ! 736.092 23 Total ! 26,863,754 ! 5,799,262 103 7. Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,151,900 Regular Operating Expenses .............................................................................. ! 1,093,580 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 507,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 14,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 48,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,067 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 744,763 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 936,029 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 565,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 747,802 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 212,300 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 88,700 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 230,000 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities..............................................................................................................! 3,928,000 Contract for Epilepsy.................................................................................................$ 65,000 Case Services..........................................................................................................! 9,202,500 E.S.R.P. Case Services...............................................................................................$ 75,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries................................................................................................................! 110,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 39,881,241 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- Agency Funds.......................................................................................................$27,016,103 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,865,138 Total Positions Budgeted 807 Authorized Motor Vehicles 24 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2139 Rehabilitation Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Program Direction and Support $ 2,469,098 $ 897,109 48 Grants Management $ 522,700 $ 448,897 2 Atlanta Rehabilitation Center $ 1,883,000 $ 376,500 65 Alto Rehabilitation Center $ 280,490 $ 56,098 10 Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf - Cave Spring $ 413,100 $ 82,620 16 Central Rehabilitation Center $ 500,181 $ 100,036 18 Georgia Vocational Adjustment Center - Gracewood $ 375,403 $ 75,081 17 Ireland Rehabilitation Center $ 346,253 $ 69,251 13 M. S. McDonald Evaluation Center J. F. Kennedy Center Production Workshop District Field Services Independent Living Sheltered Employment Community Facilities Undistributed Total $ 162,630 $ 32,526 6 $ 405,778 $ 82,935 16 $ 869,950 $ -0- 0 $ 26,609,055 $ 6,109,702 573 $ 226,093 $ 226,093 8 $ 889,510 $ 380,290 15 $ 3,918,000 $ 3,918,000 0 $ 10,000 I 10,000 0 $ 39,881,241 $ 12,865,138 807 8. Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 8,499,500 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,572,900 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 41,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 39,400 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 15,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 83,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 58,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Telecommunications.................................................................................................$ 167,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 1,109,900 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 475,000 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 13,000 Case Services ...............................................................................................................$ 25,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0Operations............................................................................................. .............................^^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................S 12,098,900 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 8,759,467 2140 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,339,433 Total Positions Budgeted 413 Authorized Motor Vehicles 24 Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 4,879,950 $ 2,356,386 146 Rehabilitation Services $ 7,189,450 $ 953,547 267 Undistributed | 29,500 $ 29,500 0 Total $ 12,098,900 $ 3,339,433 413 9. Georgia Factory for the Blind Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,671,900 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,178,048 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 16,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 95,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,696 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 96,950 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 112,200 Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,200 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,269,694 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 8,846,694 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 423,000 Total Positions Budgeted 27 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Operations ! 8,846,694 ! -0- 9 Supervision ! 423,000 ! 423,000 18 Undistributed | ^ ! -0- _0 Total ! 9,269,694 ! 423,000 27 10. Rehabilitation Services Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,716,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 270,613 Travel............................................................................................................................! 29,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 49,800 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,350 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 364,724 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 575,681 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2141 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 455,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 825,225 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage........................................................................................................................$ 203,000 Case Services..........................................................................................................$9,582,679 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,086,972 Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 22,086,972 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 407 11. Family and Children Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 10,483,700 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 15,715,708 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 344,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................* 892,680 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 7,200 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 8,332,579 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 196,895 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 6,897,300 Telecommunications. .............................................................................................$ 1,067,025 Utilities ...........................................................................................................................$ 7,200 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,017,800 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 208,591,526 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................$ 64,072,862 Grants to Counties for Social Services .,................................................................................................$ 47,543,770 SSI - Supplement Benefits..........................................................................................! 3,500 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................................................................! 191,500 Homemaker Meals......................................................................................................! 96,300 Chatham County Homemaker Project.....................................................................................................................! 457,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project.....................................................................................................................! 116,700 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 302,700 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 366,338,545 Agency Funds.....................................................................................................! 215,218,352 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................! 18,386,587 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 132,733,606 Total Positions Budgeted 375 Family and Children Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Refugee Benefits $ 1,429,000 $ -0- 0 AFDC Payments ! 202,020,000 $ 65,797,900 0 SSI - Supplement Benefits ! 3,500 $ 3,500 0 Energy Benefits $ 14,500,000 $ -0- 0 Local Services - Benefits Payments Grants ! 62,902,530 ! 31,374,555 0 2142 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Grants to Counties for Social Services Food Stamp Issuance Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Services Homemaker Projects Director's Office Administration and Management District Administration Program Planning and Development Program Management and Training Management Information Systems Child Development Administration Indirect Cost Undistributed Total $ 47,543,770 $ 2,941,000 $ 22,597,770 $ -0- ! 191,500 $ 191,500 $ 972,900 $ 391,500 $ 567,880 $ 567,880 $ 3,823,725 $ 2,493,708 95 $ 3,768,145 $ 3,768,145 106 $ 1,120,971 $ 1,120,971 16 ! 5,171,950 $ 1,887,950 58 $ 10,575,009 $ 6,172,908 57 $ 1,064,807 $ 1,064,807 34 $ -0- $ (7,425,000) 0 I 7,741,858 $ 2,725,512 0 $ 366,338,545 $ 132,733,606 375 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 112,983,831 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 51,708,577 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 2,792,341 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 63,232 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,586,876 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 342,123 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 12,696,150 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................! 5,547,008 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 3,684,963 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 73,066,333 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 989,350 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,976,031 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..........................................................................! 3,879,000 Crippled Children Benefits..................................................................................! 4,354,000 Crippled Children Clinics........................................................................................! 517,572 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 2,105,400 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................! 3,994,000 Family Planning Benefits........................................................................................! 301,530 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2143 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................$ 175,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................$ 35,064,160 Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 479,964 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services .......................................................................................................$ 191,500 Benefits for Child Care .......................................................................................$ 16,064,200 Homemaker Meals......................................................................................................! 96,300 Chatham County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................! 457,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................! 116,700 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 302,700 Grants for Nephrology Centers................................................,..............................! 230,000 Case Services ...................................................................................................... ! 18,810,179 E.S.R.P. Case Services...............................................................................................$ 75,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits.............................................................................................! 3,500 AFDC Benefits...................................................................................................! 208,591,526 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................! 64,072,862 Grants to Counties for Social Services..............................................................................................................! 47,543,770 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities..............................................................................................................! 3,928,000 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program............................................................................................! 100,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries..........................................................................................! 110,000 Institutional Repairs and Maintenance...........................................................................................................! -0- Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 Grant for Epilepsy Program......................................................................................! 65,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract for Scoliosis Screening................................................................................................................! 115,000 Menninger Group Homes ........................................................................................$ 376,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc .............................................................................................$ 215,000 Grant for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program..............................................................................................! 250,000 Contract - Cancer Research at Emory.................................................................................................................! 115,000 Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.............................................................................................! 5,500,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Grants to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Testing............................................................................................! 45,000 Payments to DMA.................................................................................................! 2,846,618 Contract with Housing Alternatives..............................................................................................! 70,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................! 78,000 Total Positions Budgeted 4,280 2144 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 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 $67,938,246 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments. Provided that for Fiscal 1985, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: Number in Asst. Group Standards of Needs Maximum Monthly Amount 1 $ 202 $ 115 2 306 174 3 366 208 4 432 245 5 494 280 6 536 304 7 580 329 8 616 350 9 648 368 10 694 394 11 742 421 Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 56.77% of the above standard of needs. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $143,000 is designated and committed to operate the Rome Cerebral Palsy Center. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no dentist shall be paid at a rate in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for services rendered in the District Dental Clinics. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Statewide Grants for Pre-natal and Post-natal Care Programs, $3,879,000 is designated and committed for a Statewide program of pre-natal and post-natal care, including all hospitals where such program or programs are providing or shall provide such care. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health - Family Health Activity, $42,000 is designated and committed for a grant to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for the purpose of operating a cystic fibrosis program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to provide treatment for eye disorders, provided that treatment for the disability cannot be obtained from other sources. Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make monthly advances to Child Care Day Care Centers from funds authorized for this purpose. Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that AFDC Benefit payments from funds appropriated herein shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application. Provided further, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make payments (not to exceed $5,000) to the Georgia Building Authority for the purpose of maintaining the grounds at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health Family Health Activity, $50,000 is designated and committed to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire or reimburse for the purchase or lease of equipment, or purchase or reimburse for the purchase of drugs and medical treatment of persons with Cystic Fibrosis over the age of 21. Funds shall be expended for those persons qualifying who are not otherwise covered by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2145 any other private or publicly funded program and are determined to need support from the State. Provided further, the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is authorized to use excess agency income for a repair and maintenance program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to allocate one additional nursing position to Lumpkin County. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Human Resources transfer funds from other areas of Budget Unit A to insure that rates in effect for the various Special Program Services of AFDC-Institutional Foster Care and Child WelfareInstitutional Foster Care be not less than the rates paid for such various services on June 30, 1983. For the purposes of this Act, common object classes are defined as: Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals, Telecommunications, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts and Utilities. Provided that grants of Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds above the amounts anticipated in this appropriation shall be used to improve and expand Public Health programs, with priority given to programs which address the problem of high infant mortality and/or morbidity, and not to supplant State funds in this appropriation, provided that such programs not be expanded to levels which such increased funding would not be sufficient to sustain in subsequent years. Provided that of the funds available in the Public Health Budget not less than $125,000 is committed for funding of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Program. Provided, that, of the above appropriation relative to Troubled Children, funds unexpended for either in-state or out-of-state residential treatment for troubled children shall be allocated to the treatment of youth and adolescents who qualify for Intermediate Level Institutional Foster Care. Provided that of the above appropriation $27,048 is designated and committed for the operation of the Dalton District DFACS Office, and no funds are authorized for the operation of the Ellijay District DFACS Office. B. Budget Unit: State Health Planning and Development.............................................................................................^ 452^232 State Health Planning and Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 615,917 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,431 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,100 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 15,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 80,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................$ 6,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 869,087 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 416,855 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 452,232 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services......................................................................................................^ 615,917 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,431 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,100 2146 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 15,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 80,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................^ 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................$ 6,600 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 C. Budget Unit: Community Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Youth Services and Institutions................................................................................................f 29jy>TO!056 Departmental Operations: Personal Services................................................................................................! 245,269,883 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 27,254,565 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 576,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 745,391 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,450 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,773,206 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,063,871 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 389,146 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 2,455,351 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,071,050 Utilities..................................................................................................................! 15,813,801 Postage........................................................................................................................! 209,051 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................! 254,000 Authority Lease Rentals ..................................................................................... ! 2,464,752 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers..............................................................................................! 2,187,080 Drug Abuse Contracts ..............................................................................................$ 958,829 Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...........................................................................................! 52,243,577 MR Day Care Center Motor Vehicle Purchases.................................................................................................! 602,160 Supportive Living Staff........................................................................................! 1,401,276 Supportive Living Benefits...................................................................................! 5,895,000 Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program.............................................................................................! 525,000 Community Mental Health Center Services.................................................................................................! 63,042,181 Project Rescue...........................................................................................................! 296,300 Project ARC...............................................................................................................! 187,600 Project Friendship....................................................................................................! 250,000 Group Homes for Autistic Children...................................................................................................! 276,766 Uniform Alcoholism Projects ...............................................................................$ 2,677,905 Child Care Benefits....................................................................................................! 16,000 Community Mental Retardation Staff...............................................................................................! 3,256,975 Community Mental Retardation Residential Services.........................................................................................! 12.466.000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 448,683,866 Agency Funds.....................................................................................................! 124,471,616 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2147 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 27,642,194 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 296,570,056 Total Positions Budgeted 12,620/12,540 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,549 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Youth Services and Institutional Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta $ 12,044,659 $ 10,271,773 502 Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta $ 15,483,993 $ 12,227,246 637 Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah $ 12,439,253 $ 11,001,586 509 West Central Georgia Regional Hospital $ 10,457,514 $ 8,621,213 420 Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome $ 16,329,368 $ 12,162,575 674 Gracewood State School and Hospital $ 34,103,780 $ 20,469,275 1546/ 1533 Southwestern State Hospital $ 23,765,243 $ 15,556,915 1104/ 1075 Georgia Retardation Center $ 22,500,644 $ 13,147,126 882 Georgia Mental Health Institute $ 14,908,979 $ 12,888,510 531 Central State Hospital $ 91,522,534 $ 64,384,673 3862/ 3824 Mental Health Community Assistance $ 6,078,009 $ 6,021,109 221 Outdoor Therapeutic Program $ 1,147,488 $ 1,147,488 40 Mental Retardation Community Assistance $ 1,754,000 $ 1,754,000 62 Central Pharmacy $ 121,476 $ 121,476 3 Metro Drug Abuse Centers $ 1,254,588 $ 611,498 44 Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded $ 52,845,737 $ 20,433,014 0 Supportive Living $ 7,296,276 $ 4,138,573 0 2148 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Community Mental Retardation Staff Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Group Homes for Autistic Children Project Rescue Drug Abuse Contracts Project ARC Project Friendship Community Mental Health Center Services Uniform Alcoholism Projects Central Laboratory State Youth Development Centers Regional Youth Development Centers Group Homes Community Detention Day Centers Community Treatment Centers Court Services Runaway Investigations Interstate Compact Purchase of Services Assessment and Classification Total $ 525,000 $ 3,256,975 $ 525,000 $ 2,368,412 $ 12,466,000 $ 276,766 $ 296,300 $ 958,829 $ 187,600 $ 250,000 $ 63,042,181 $ 2,677,905 $ 263,791 $ 16,977,545 $ 11,660,932 $ 499,803 $ 1,096,373 $ 655,359 $ 1,894,787 $ 6,310,652 $ 389,827 $ 80,700 $ 654,000 I 209.000 $ 448,683,866 $ 7,615,000 $ 276,766 $ 133,300 $ 958,829 $ 187,600 $ 250,000 $ 27,796,171 $ 1,804,411 $ -0- $ 16,508,052 $ 11,397,964 $ 499,803 $ 1,096,373 $ 655,359 $ 1,894,787 $ 6,310,652 $ 389,827 $ 80,700 $ 654,000 I 209.000 $ 296,570,056 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 741 414 19 17 23 77 258 15 3 0 10 12.620/ 12,540 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, agency income, excluding federal grants where prohibited, shall be expended first to cover expenses for local programs. Surplus funds at the end of the year shall not exceed 60-day collections. Surplus above this limitation shall revert to the State and local governments on a pro rate basis based on contribution of said governments to the program. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2149 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Retardation Residential Services, the Department is authorized to increase the maximum monthly payments to service providers to $392 and to supplant State funds with patient collections to reduce the State cost of the program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, private gifts and donations, as well as proceeds of local fund raising activities, shall not be required to be budgeted to the Department or to the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department is given the flexibility in the Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Program to use benefits to contract with private home providers for service or to provide small group living situations or semi-independent living situations for clients; and further provided that these residential services are available to clients residing in the community as well as those returning to their communities from the institution. Provided that Community Mental Health Centers shall provide services to clients living within the geographic catchment area served by such centers without regard to the length of time such client has resided in such geographic catchment area if such client is otherwise eligible to receive services. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Supportive Living Benefits, the Department is provided the flexibility to contract with private homeproviders for services in the home and/or to provide small group residences for clients and/or provide respite care services for clients and/or other residential services needed to support clients in the communities. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional Youth Services 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 Georgia Mental Health Institute, $20,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of a short-term training program in alcoholism and drug abuse. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $2,500,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for major renovations and construction at the Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $2,500,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $250,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for planning and preliminary work on the Boone Building renovations at Central State Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $250,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $123,500 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for completion of Phase II of the electrical system upgrading and for repair of an elevator in the Powell Building at Central State Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Community Youth Services, $33,750 is designated and committed for the purpose of continuing the work experience component of the Ft. Yargo Group Home Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program, no funds are to be expended for administrative cost of the program. Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize $507,600 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to fund major maintenance and repairs at Atlanta Regional Hospital ($165,000), Georgia Retardation Center ($64,000), Gracewood State School and Hospital ($220,600) and Georgia Mental Health Institute ($58,000). Section 24. Department of Industry and Trade. A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry and Trade ....................................................................................................$ 11.269,691 2150 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,560,369 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 696,763 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 277,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................................! 13,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 295,650 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,669 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 92,325 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 313,085 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 160,564 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 156,850 Postage........................................................................................................................! 145,000 Local Welcome Center Contracts...........................................................................! 110,000 Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,243,000 Georgia Ports Authority - Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,735,000 Georgia Ports Authority - General Obligation Bond Payments.............................................................................................................! 6,144,392 Historic Chattahoochee Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 40,000 Atlanta Council for International Visitors.............................................................................................! 25,000 Waterway Development in Georgia..........................................................................! 25,000 Georgia Music Week Promotion...............................................................................! 20,000 Georgia World Congress Center Operating Expenses..............................................................................................! 600,000 Payment to Georgia Development Authority........................................................................................! 350,000 Contract - Georgia Association of Broadcasters........................................................................................................! 51,500 Southern Center for International Studies..............................................................................................! 25,000 Contract - Lanier Regional Committee.................................................................................. ....................................Q^ Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................... ! 18,103,267 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,269,691 Total Positions Budgeted 193 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Industry and Trade Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Industry ! 738,382 ! 738,382 18 Research ! 449,064 $ 449,064 14 Tourism - Promotional ! 1,177,387 ! 1,177,387 27 Tourist - Welcome Centers $ 2,107,904 ! 2,007,904 93 Internal Administration $ 11,438,380 $ 4,704,804 24 International ! 949,150 $ 949,150 17 Advertising f 1.243.000 f 1,243,000 0 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2151 Total $ 18,103,267 $ 11,269,691 193 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to advertising, $12,000 is designated and committed for brochures promoting Georgia's agriculture, for distribution at Welcome Centers. B. Budget Unit: Authorities...............................................................................................! :^L 1. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,083,711 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,300,136 Travel............................................................................................................................! 42,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 50,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 18,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 80,160 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 339,600 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,365,607 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 215 2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,911,178 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,657,251 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 478,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 118,919 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,604,560 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 109,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 333,256 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 502,856 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,332,740 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................................................................................! 1,113,153 Capital Reinvestment............................................................................................. .... ! -0- Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 48,871,560 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 780 3. Georgia Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 215,000 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 5,500 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 15,000 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...............................................................................! 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 350,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 4 2152 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 and excess cost of authorized planning of new facilities, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent feasible, the Georgia Ports Authority utilize existing surplus funds for payments to bond trustees for unmatured issues. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 30,209,889 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 10,962,887 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 528,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 164,419 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,654,560 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 540,856 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 124,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 420,416 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,742,340 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................-..............................................................! 1,113,153 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416,000 Total Positions Budgeted 999 Authorized Motor Vehicles 36 Section 25. Department of Labor. Budget Unit: Department of Labor......................................................................! 4,006,375 State Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 54,778,911 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,602,196 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,215,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,380 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 564,648 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,723,700 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,615,300 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,194,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts (JTPA)....................................................................................................! 50,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 950,600 W.I.N. Grants ............................................................................................................$ 287,600 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 64,999,935 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,006,375 Total Positions Budgeted 1,930 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Labor Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Inspection ! 800,335 $ 800,335 28 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2153 Basic Employment Work Incentive Food Stamps Job Training Partnership Correctional Services Total $ 50,792,000 $ 2,630,400 $ 1,188,300 $ 7,453,900 { 2,135.000 ! 64,999,935 $ 808,000 $ 263,040 $ -0- $ -0- $ 2.135.000 ! 4,006,375 1,495 82 47 200 _78 1,930 Section 26. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law.........................................................................| 5,125.122 Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,517,815 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 263,808 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 116,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 33,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,600 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 68,392 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 314,607 Telecommunications. ................................................................................................$ 100,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 36,500 Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 60,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,521,422 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 5,125,122 Total Positions Budgeted 119 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, $30,500 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees. Section 27. Department of Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services .......................................................................$ 226,715,612 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,587,210 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 171,322 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 117,725 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 94,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,010 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,589,565 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 928,900 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 188,625 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 10,572,540 Postage........................................................................................................................! 150,000 Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 732,760,318 Payments to Counties for Mental Health ..................................................................................................$ 10,385,150 Audits Contracts.......................................................................................................| 766,500 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 766,324,965 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 226,715,612 Total Positions Budgeted 223 Authorized Motor Vehicles 3 2154 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Medical Assistance Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds FOB. Commissioner's Office $ 616,765 259,785 11 Program Management 11,938,835 1,439,825 41 Administration 2,077,365 746,395 36 Operations 6,077,745 1,519,435 50 Program Integrity 2,131,915 916,855 70 Benefits 715,432,000 213,863,830 0 Undistributed 28.050.340 7.969.487 15 Total 766,324,965 226,715,612 223 Provided, that any reserve created by the State Auditor for the payment of Medicaid Benefits can be expended and otherwise treated for accounting and other purposes for Payments to Counties for Mental Health. Section 28. Merit System of Personnel Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration Agency Assessments...................................................................................! 5.513.215 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,122,756 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 98,575 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,848 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 149,216 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,311 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,339,800 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 573,145 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 109,270 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 17,011,989 Postage........................................................................................................................! 135,860 Federal Sub-grants to State and Local Agencies.............................................................................................! -0- Health Insurance Claim Payments .................................................................$ 181.950.000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 205,543,770 Agency Assessments..............................................................................................! 5,513,215 Employee and Employer Contributions..................................................................................................! 199,996,856 Deferred Compensation.............................................................................................! 33,699 Total Positions Budgeted 162 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Merit System Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Applicant Services ! 1,671,852 $ -0- 39 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2155 Classification and Compensation $ 742,407 ! -0- 19 Program Evaluation and Audit $ 572,874 $ -0- 13 Employee Training and Development $ 882,901 $ -0- 23 Health Insurance Administration $ 5,609,255 $ -0- 27 Health Insurance Claims $ 194,207,939 $ -0- 0 Internal Administration $ 872,340 $ -0- 33 Commissioner's Office | 984,202 $ -0- _8 Total $ 205,543,770 $ -0- 162 Provided, that it is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution paid by the State for Teachers Health Insurance shall be for State allotted teachers, and the base for this payment shall be the eligible salary for teachers according to the Teacher Salary Index, before the assignment of Required Local Effort. Provided, however, the Department is authorized to assess no more than $108.30 per merit system budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations. Section 29. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources .....................................................................................................$ 49.558.621 1. Internal Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,384,400 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 162,169 Travel............................................................................................................................! 19,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 180,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 8,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 160,597 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 165,527 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 72,914 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 105,005 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 89,586 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................! 500,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................| 75.000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,931,998 Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority..............................................................................................! 53,750 Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association...........................................................................................! 328,500 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,549,748 Total Positions Budgeted 80 2. Game and Fish Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 13,380,795 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 3,080,391 Travel............................................................................................................................! 80,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 713,039 2156 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 78,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 430,700 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 43,993 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 45,394 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 232,786 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 62,466 Capital Outlay - Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................! 333,713 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition .........................................................................................$ 375,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 18,937,077 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 15,312,810 Total Positions Budgeted 477 3. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Budget: Personal Services.............................................. ...................................................! 9,393,594 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,683,267 Travel............................................................................................................................! 77,878 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 285,300 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 98,355 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 219,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 17,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 130,765 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 248,279 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 61,202 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 57,600 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 829,000 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................! 300,000 Cost of Material for Resale..................................................................................! 1,025,000 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,857,000 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................! 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 415,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................! 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ....................................................................................$ 50,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................! 1,457,663 Technical Assistance Contract................................................................................! 125,000 Grant - The Hay House...................................................................................................! -0- Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................! 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island..................................................................................................! 60,000 Advertising and Promotion.....................................................................................! 100,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,203,095 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,128,095 Total Positions Budgeted 374 4. Environmental Protection Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,959,498 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 641,805 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 242,400 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2157 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 67,631 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 85,117 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 78,751 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 134,000 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 516,905 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 186,372 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 540,710 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 96,112 Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................$ 6,000,000 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 250,437 Topographic Mapping U.S. Geological Survey..................................................................................................$ 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association ...................................................................................................$ 10.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 19,934,738 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 16,485,738 Total Positions Budgeted 314 5. Coastal Resources Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 781,492 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 174,943 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 24,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,208 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,241 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 14,477 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 20,530 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 8,500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 9,639 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance........................................................................! 20,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance.............................................................................................................! 33,250 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,142,230 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,082,230 Total Positions Budgeted 26 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 35,899,779 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 7,742,575 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 431,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,098,770 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 462,180 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 759,692 Computer Charges....................................................................................................$370,067 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 858,591 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 760,881 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 796,217 Postage........................................................................................................................! 315,403 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................! 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 415,000 Water and Sewer Grants......................................................................................! 6,000,000 2158 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................? 1,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 250,437 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps.............................................................................$ 125,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 862,250 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................? 300,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................? 75,000 Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 1,857,000 Cost of Material for Resale..................................................................................? 1,025,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................? 500,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................................................................? 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame....................................................................................? 50,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition.........................................................................................? 375,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................? 1,457,663 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance.............................................................................................................? 20,000 Capital Outlay - Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................? 333,713 Technical Assistance Contract................................................................................? 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association...................................................................................................? 10,000 Grant - The Hay House...................................................................................................? -0- Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................? 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island..................................................................................................? 60,000 Advertising and Promotion.....................................................................................? 100,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,271 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,021 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 Proper- ties Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section. Provided, however, that $1,000,000 of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be available for allotment to counties and municipalities for emergency type projects, and that $5,000,000 is designated and committed for grants to local governments for water and sewer projects utilizing a maximum State match of 50% of the total cost of each project. Provided, further that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources. Provided that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Department of Natural Resources is authorized and directed to use the excess receipts to provide for the most immediate critical needs of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division to include repairs and maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities. B. Budget Unit: Authorities...............................................................................................?, j^ 1. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 1,672,614 Regular Operating Expenses........................................,..........................................? 716,279 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 3,700 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1984 2159 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 22,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 46,320 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 80,738 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 44,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 20,620 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Campground Sinking Fund .............................................................................................$ -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................f^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,611,004 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 64 2. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,834,785 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,865,000 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 32,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 60,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 35,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 75,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunication8...................................................................................................$ 42,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,000 Mortgage Payments..........................................................................................................! -0- Capital Outlay ............................... ..................................................................................$ -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................! -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources ..............................................................................................| 53,750 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,077,535 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 165 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,507,399 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,581,279 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 82,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 81,320 Equipment..................................................................................................................! 155,738 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 86,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 100,620 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expense...........................................................................................................! -0- Campground Sinking Fund .............................................................................................$ -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources..............................................................................................! 53,750 Mortgage Payments..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 229 Authorized Motor Vehicles 100 Section 30. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations.........................................................! 22,298,886 2160 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,574,790 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 605,600 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 340,680 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 53,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 43,290 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 650,578 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 989,593 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 317,600 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 913,655 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 44,000 County Subsidy......................................................................................................! 7,117,500 County Subsidy for Jails..........................................................................................! 753,000 Court Costs................................................................................................................! 300,000 Central Repair Fund ................................................................................................$ 550,000 Grants for County Workcamp Construction......................................................................................! 840,000 Local Jail Equipment Grants..........................................................................................! -0- Grants for Local Jails...............................................................................................! 400,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,493,886 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 22,298,886 Total Positions Budgeted 336 Authorized Motor Vehicles 70 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Departmental Operations Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. General Administration and Support $ 6,338,596 ! 6,338,596 139 Adult Facilities and Programs ! 14,972,195 ! 14,777,195 165 Training and Staff Development ! 1,233,095 ! 1,233,095 32 Undistributed ! (50,000) | (50,000) 0 Total $ 22,493,886 $ 22,298,886 336 It is the intent of this General Assembly that funds appropriated for county subsidy may be used to either supplement or supplant county funds, at the option of each county. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to grants for county workcamp construction, the State shall provide no more than fifty percent of the total construction cost. B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions, Transitional Centers, and Support......................................................................................................! 133,305,661 Institutional Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 89,812,385 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 17,715,549 Travel............................................................................................................................! 72,765 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 241,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 80,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2161 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................$ 1,624,887 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 236,530 Telecommunications................................................................................................^ 882,850 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 272,000 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 6,618,650 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals .............................................................................................$ 2,296,600 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................$ 951,700 Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................$ 916,000 Health Service Purchases ...................................................................................$ 11,878,464 Payments to the Medical Association of Georgia for Jail and Prison Health Care Certification...................................................................................................^ 40,480 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 440,000 Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................4 1^25,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 135,104,860 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 133,305,661 Total Positions Budgeted 4,603 Authorized Motor Vehicles 379 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Correctional Institutions, Transitional Centers, and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Training and Development Center $ 1,700,725 $ 1,700,725 66 Georgia Industrial Institute $ 7,006,165 $ 7,006,165 298 Alto Education and Evaluation Center $ 1,505,095 $ 1,247,240 48 Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center Georgia State Prison Consolidated Branches $ 7,451,535 $ 7,451,535 321 $ 18,801,198 $ 18,801,198 872 $ 11,995,515 $ 11,869,475 515 Middle Georgia Correctional Institution $ 18,511,406 $ 18,511,406 804 Jack T. Rutledge Correctional Institution $ 3,574,895 3,574,895 155 Central Correctional Institution $ 3,011,320 3,011,320 135 Metro Correctional Institution $ 4,018,750 4,018,750 183 Coastal Correctional Institution $ 3,893,190 3,841,350 176 2162 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Central Funds D.O.T. Work Details Food Processing and Distribution Farm Operations Dodge Correctional Institution Transitional Centers Augusta Correctional and Medical Institution Health Care Undistributed Total $ 8,301,745 $ 618,000 ! 10,777,300 $ 4,737,070 $ 3,239,184 $ 3,196,935 $ 5,366,697 $ 17,718,135 | (320.000) $ 135,104,860 8,301,745 -0- $ 10,075,836 ! 4,693,070 $ 3,239,184 $ 3,196,935 $ 5,366,697 $ 17,718,135 ! (320,000) $ 133,305,661 3 32 192 37 144 119 254 237 _12 4,603 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 the above total funds appropriated for "Health Services Purchases" includes payments to jails for State prisoner's medical costs. C. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles..........................................................................................................$ 11.258.630 Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 9,334,337 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 262,688 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 394,118 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 40,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,880 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 98,352 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 68,371 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 605,403 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 263,390 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 22,091 County Jail Subsidy .................................................................................................$ 135.000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 11,258,630 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,258,630 Total Positions Budgeted 424 Authorized Motor Vehicles 27 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. D. Budget Unit: Georgia Correctional Industries..................................................................................................................f^D; Georgia Correctional Industries Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,998,400 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 635,225 Travel............................................................................................................................! 50,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 45,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2163 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,100 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 107,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,863 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 32,450 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 64,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 320,900 Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 6,060,000 Repayment of Prior Year's Appropriations .........................................................................................................$ 84,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................$ Jt Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,411,938 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 80 Authorized Motor Vehicles 16 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. E. Budget Unit: Probation Field Operations ...................................................................................................$ 25.492,120 1. Probation Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,068,002 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 444,354 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 447,675 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 45,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 87,066 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.................................................................................................-! 408,584 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 308,100 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 6,272 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 7,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,822,253 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 20,929,841 Total Positions Budgeted 933 2. Diversion Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,928,973 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,720 Travel............................................................................................................................! 21,910 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 35,400 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 291,156 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 55,200 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 257,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 360.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,251,859 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,562,279 Total Positions Budgeted 196 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,996,975 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 746,074 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 469,585 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- 2164 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 45,200 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 122,466 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 699,740 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 363,300 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 263,772 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,000 Capital Outlay ...........................................................................................................$ 360,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,129 Authorized Motor Vehicles 93 Section 31. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety..........................................................................................................! 58.660.163 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 295,843 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 21,311 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 11,900 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Postage............................................................................................................................! 3,500 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 356,254 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 178,127 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,413,820 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,032,208 Travel............................................................................................................................! 66,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 35,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................!-0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 120,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,303 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 22.000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,756,131 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,722,964 Total Positions Budgeted 170 3. Driver Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,978,756 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 789,025 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 855 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 182,475 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 100,000 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,241,515 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,800 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 72,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2165 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 2,275 Postage........................................................................................................................? 583,000 Conviction Reports ........................................................................................,..........$ 185,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$-0- Driver License Processing........................................................................................^ 816.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 10,955,701 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................,.....$ 10,955,701 Total Positions Budgeted 310 4. Field Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 27,401,978 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,607,084 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 47,945 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,100,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 232,525 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 207,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................? 2,207 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 393,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 60,647 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 36,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................| ^ Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 37,088,886 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 37,088,886 Total Positions Budgeted 992 5. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget: Personal Services..................................,....................................................................? 723,300 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................? 77,800 Travel............................................................................................................................? 30,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................? 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 17,900 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................? 702 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 70,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 48,500 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 19,100 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 13,500 Postage............................................................................................................................? 5,550 Peace Officers Training Grants...........................................................................? 1.804,843 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 2,820,195 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,820,195 Total Positions Budgeted 25 6. Police Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 515,427 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 149,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 6,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 9,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 7,400 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 16,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................? -0Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 17,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 143,000 2166 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Postage............................................................................................................................! 2,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 867,527 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 822,527 Total Positions Budgeted 16 7. Fire Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 340,797 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,100 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................* 30,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 3,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 14,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 30,558 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,182 Telecommunications...................................................................................................* 11,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................* 110,000 Postage............................................................................................................................* 5,700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 621,337 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................* 556,337 Total Positions Budgeted 13 8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................* 128,301 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,540 Travel..............................................................................................................................* 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................* 8,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................* 2,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................* 2,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................* 5,100 Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,500 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................* 4,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................* 15,000 Postage............................................................................................................................* 2,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 193,641 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................* 193,641 Total Positions Budgeted 4 9. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................* 129,455 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................* 16,337 Travel..............................................................................................................................* 9,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................* -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................* 2,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................* -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................* -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................* -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................* 3,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................* 29,082 Postage...............................................................................................................................* 700 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 190,074 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................* 190,074 Total Positions Budgeted 3 10. Georgia Public Safety Training Facility Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................* 101,800 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................* 4,961 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1984 2167 ...................................................................................................... .................$ 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 250 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................,............$ 1,000 Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 800 Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,500 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 2,500 Postage...............................................................................................................................! 400 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................f ^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 131,711 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 131,711 Total Positions Budgeted 3 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 40,029,477 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,757,366 Travel..............................................................................................-.-.......-.................! 198,050 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,156,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 488,250 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 367,602 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,375,873 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 77,689 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 656,150 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 406,307 Postage........................................................................................................................! 662,050 Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 185,000 Peace Officers Training Grant.............................................................................! 1,804,843 Driver License Processing........................................................................................! 816,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$-0- Total Positions Budgeted 1,544 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,099 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation for Conviction Reports, payment for conviction reports is not to exceed $.25 per conviction report. Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts of such funds contemplated in the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to supplant State Funds appropriated herein. Provided further that such supplantation shall not be imple- mented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal Funds not to be realized. This provision shall not apply to project grants. It is the intent of this General Assembly that for the purpose of purchasing Police Pur- suit Motor Vehicles, the Department of Public Safety is hereinafter authorized to develop and establish specifications for said purchases of Police Pursuit Vehicles when such pur- chases are made by the State of Georgia, or otherwise placed a part of a State of Georgia Contract. Provided, further, that the development of said specifications shall be submitted to the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administrative Services by November 1 of each year. Provided, further, the Department of Administrative Services is hereby instructed to complete said specifications and place to bid for the letting of contracts by December 1 of such fiscal year. Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System...................................................................................! 12.562.455 Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System...............................................................................................! 176,455 2168 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Employer Contributions......................................................................................! 12.386.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 12,562,455 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,562,455 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 33. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission.................................................................................................! 4,354,510 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,452,010 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 194,018 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 101,873 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 68,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 125,019 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 213,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 95,960 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 165,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,432,080 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,354,510 Total Positions Budgeted 119 Authorized Motor Vehicles 26 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Public Service Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 983,228 ! 982,228 22 Transportation $ 1,582,506 $ 1,582,506 47 Utilities f 1.866,346 ! 1.789,776 50 Total ! 4,432,080 ! 4,354,510 119 Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions..................................................................................! 586,813,950 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ........................................................................$ 506,464,583 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 62,000,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................! 139,786,726 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 68,000,000 Office of Minority Business Enterprise..............................................................................................! 311,283 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................! 296,228 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 15,538,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 792,396,820 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income..........................................................................................! 17,500,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2169 Sponsored Income..............................................................................................$ 130,000,000 Other Funds........................................................................................................$ 152,574,906 Auxiliary Income ...............................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect Communication Charges ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................$ 492,321,914 Total Positions Budgeted 17,086 Provided, that from appropriated funds in this budget unit, the amount of $15,538,000 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. Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the original budget estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate, except that student fee revenue derived from increased rates authorized by the State Board of Regents shall not be subject to this limitation. Provided, further, that revenue from sales and services shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the 1 V4 % Personal Services continuation factor incorporated into the Resident Instruction appropriation in this Appropriations Act be utilized to provide 2 Vi % merit-type increases. Provided, the Board of Regents is authorized to transfer other object class surpluses to Capital Outlay and Equipment Purchases without approval of the Office of Planning and Budget or the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees. 2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 729,353 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 272,900 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0Total Funds Budgeted .......................................................,..................................$ 1,002,253 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 131,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ ^ 2170 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 871,253 Total Positions Budgeted 27 3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 937,550 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................? 800,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 590,695 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 943^750 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,271,995 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 1,743,750 Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 400,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,128,245 Total Positions Budgeted 35 4. Marine Institute Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 425,165 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 162,487 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 227,628 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................| 137,513 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 952,793 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................! -0- Sponsored Income.....................................................................................................! 300,000 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................!-0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................f -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 652,793 Total Positions Budgeted 20 5. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................! 11,298,082 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 27,655,087 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 7,370,6% Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 20,998,365 Agricultural Research ...............................................................................................$ 556.276 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 67,878,506 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................! -0- Sponsored Income................................................................................................! 48,653,452 Other Funds..........................................................................................................! 12,100,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................| -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,125,054 Total Positions Budgeted 360 6. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 1,255,711 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2171 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 722,706 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................? -0- Advanced Technology Development Center .............................................................................................$ 797.641 Total Funds Budgeted .........,................................................................................$ 2,776,058 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds...........................,................................................................................? 1,319,800 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................$ ^ State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 1,456,258 Total Positions Budgeted 52 7. Agricultural Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................$ 22,430,532 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................? 4,300,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 8,127,643 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................? 3,200,000 Fire Ant Research ...................................................................................................? 50,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 38,108,175 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................? -0- Sponsored Income...............................................................,..................................? 7,500,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................? 6,854,745 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................? ^ State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 23,753,430 Total Positions Budgeted 869 8. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ..........................................................................$ 25,673,055 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................? 4,250,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................? 3,590,830 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................? 1,750.000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 35,263,885 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................? -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................? 6,000,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................? 5,640,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ ^ State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 23,623,885 Total Positions Budgeted 970 9. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................$ 57,271,423 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................? 2,819,815 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................? 24,784,283 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................? 670,000 2172 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations................................................................................................................f ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 85,545,521 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income............................................................................................? 1,364,700 Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 3,489,815 Other Funds..........................................................................................................! 50,554,185 Board of Corrections .............................................................................................$ 1,800,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 28,336,821 Total Positions Budgeted 3,091 10. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 1,069,893 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................? -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 454,157 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Agricultural Research...............................................................................................$ 464,480 Fire Ant Research .....................................................................................................? 192.398 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,180,928 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................f ^ State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 2,180,928 Total Positions Budgeted 61 11. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 801,735 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................? -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 1,044,740 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................f -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,846,475 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................? -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................? -0- Other Funds............................................................................................................? 1,389,703 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................f JL State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 456,772 Total Positions Budgeted 55 12. Family Practice Residency Program Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 135,961 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .................................................................................$ 98,893 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency...............................................................................? 2,060,000 Residency Capitation Grants...............................................................................? 1,785,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency............................................................................? 150,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2173 Student Preceptorship8............................................................................................$ 185.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,414,854 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................* 4,414,854 Total Positions Budgeted 4 Provided, that of the above appropriation, $185,000 is designated and committed for contracts with medical schools for a student preceptorship program. Provided, further, that each student participating in the program shall receive $500 and each family physi- cian shall receive $500. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for Capitation Grants for Family Practice, it is permissible that any funds not committed to existing programs or otherwise designated may be used to begin a Family Practice Program at Emory University School of Medicine. 13. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 694,514 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 320,858 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds..........................................................................................................j> -0; Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,015,372 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income..................................................................................................,....$ -0- Sponsored Income .............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 765,860 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 249,512 Total Positions Budgeted 32 14. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 242,231 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 940,213 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .......................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 532,975 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,715,419 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.................................................................................,.....................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 1,473,188 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................j -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 242,231 Total Positions Budgeted 48 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ........................................................................$ 629,429,788 Sponsored Operations.............................................................................,......$ 102,927,602 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ........................................................................$ 187,392,755 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................$ 96,232,603 Office of Minority Business Enterprise ..............................................................................................$ 311,283 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................$ 296,228 2174 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Fire Ant Research.....................................................................................................$ 242,398 Agricultural Research............................................................................................! 1,020,756 Advanced Technology Development Center .............................................................................................$ 797,641 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency ...............................................................................$ 2,060,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency................................................................................................$ 150,000 Residency Capitation Grants ...............................................................................$ 1,785,000 Student Preceptorship8............................................................................................$ 185,000 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 15,538,000 Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations ....................................................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds..............................................................................................................$ -0- Total Positions Budgeted 22,710 The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .............................................................| 24,834,209 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,270,059 Operating Expenses..................................................................................................! 636,550 SREB Payments.....................................................................................................! 7,137,350 Medical Scholarships................................................................................................! 526,250 Regents Opportunity Grants...................................................................................! 600,000 Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges.....................................................................................! 6,766,000 Rental Payments to Georgia Military College.....................................................................................................! 198,000 Research Consortium.............................................................................................! 3,500,000 DeKalb Junior College Acquisition Grant...............................................................................................! 2,000,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 24,834,209 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 24,834,209 Total Positions Budgeted 100 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, payments are to be based on a rate of !796 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student. The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. C. Budget Unit: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission...................................................................................................! 4,442,705 Public Telecommunications Commission Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 3,227,460 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 3,656,842 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................^ -0Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,884,302 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22,1984 2175 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- OtherFunds............................................................................................................$ 2,441,597 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................f -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 4,442,705 Total Positions Budgeted 139 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue ...............................................................$ 47,105,585 Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 26,429,517 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 846,751 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,173,794 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 149,715 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,575,068 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 464,247 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 8,254,424 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,391,149 Telecommunications......................................................................................,..........! 544,946 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 150,000 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA.............................................................................................................! 1,162,500 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff......................................................................................................................! 1,430,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases..............................................................................! 1,100,000 Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases..............................................................................! 338,600 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 2.094.874 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 47,105,585 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 47,105,585 Total Positions Budgeted 1,136 Authorized Motor Vehicles 65 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Revenue Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Departmental Administration ! 2,667,058 ! 2,667,058 32 Internal Administration ! 5,282,339 ! 5,282,339 77 Field Services $ 10,329,842 $ 10,329,842 366 Income Tax ! 6,876,781 ! 6,876,781 142 Motor Vehicle ! 11,085,997 ! 11,085,997 248 Motor Fuel Tax ! 1,069,331 ! 1,069,331 36 Central Audit ! 3,826,240 ! 3,826,240 95 Property Tax ! 3,606,593 ! 3,606,593 57 2176 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Sales and Use Tax f 2.361.404 2,361,404 83 Total $ 47,105,585 47,105,585 1,136 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,100,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 1,100,000 motor vehicle tags, and for this purpose only. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production. Section 36. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State......................................................................! 12,971,904 Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,655,000 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,274,142 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 169,611 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 172,952 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 312,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 86,068 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 407,360 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 676,969 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 284,418 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 403,245 Election Expenses.....................................................................................................! 400,000 Postage........................................................................................................................! 267,439 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 13,109,404 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,971,904 Total Positions Budgeted 362 Authorized Motor Vehicles 72 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Secretary of State Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 1,487,073 $ 1,484,973 41 Archives and Records $ 2,602,839 5 2,502,839 91 Corporations Regulation $ 1,267,177 5 1,265,177 47 Elections and Campaign Disclosure $ 954,243 $ 953,843 15 Securities Regulation $ 883,105 5 877,105 21 Drugs and Narcotics $ 610,934 610,934 15 State Campaign and Financial Disclosure $ 127,902 $ 127,902 3 Occupational Certification | 5.176,131 | 5,149.131 129 Total & 13,109,404 5 12,971,904 362 Occupational Certification Functional Budgets Accounting Board Costs 103,573 Costs of Operations ! 325,753 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 Architect Athletic Trainers Auctioneers Barbers Chiropractic Construction Industry Cosmetology Dentistry Engineers Forestry Funeral Service Geology Hearing Aid Landscape Architect Librarians Medical Examiners Nursing Home Administrators Board of Nursing Dispensing Opticians Optometry Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physical Therapy Podiatry Polygraph Examiners Practical Nursing Private Detective Psychologists Recreation Sanitarian Speech Pathology Used Car Dealers Used Car Parts Veterinary $ 33,548 $ $ 738 $ $ 1,630 $ $ 7,924 $ $ 8,967 $ $ 41,780 $ $ 21,082 $ $ 30,131 $ $ 28,719 $ $ 3,380 $ $ 12,828 $ $ 3,084 $ $ 3,707 $ $ 7,802 $ $ 3,083 $ $ 134,782 $ $ 9,840 $ $ 65,820 $ $ 6,460 $ $ 11,680 $ $ 1,032 $ $ 60,090 $ $ 9,321 $ $ 3,430 $ $ 1,830 $ $ 64,496 $ $ 26,200 $ $ 14,686 $ $ 2,080 $ $ 4,375 $ $ 2,243 $ $ 11,240 $ $ 3,770 $ $ 21,255 $ 2177 106,750 7,033 51,735 227,321 69,165 272,150 398,827 175,018 235,367 25,262 120,531 18,925 32,295 22,753 16,926 837,714 26,482 589,010 21,794 35,354 7,159 347,318 29,034 14,887 22,088 418,501 215,737 61,606 13,860 19,803 16,465 173,417 49,718 78,549 2178 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Wastewater $ 5,525 $ 62,219 Well Water $ 4,360 $ 20,684 Total $ 776,491 $ 5,167,210 B. Budget Unit: Real Estate Commission ...............................................................$ 975,965 Real Estate Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 595,047 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,380 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 12,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 27,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 26,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,150 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 71,288 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 33,600 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80.000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 976,965 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 975,965 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Authorized Motor Vehicles 12 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Real Estate Commission Functional Budget State Funds Cost of Operations Pos. Real Estate Commission $ 975,965 $ 1,016,915 28 Section 37. Georgia Student Finance Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Student Finance Commission................................................................................! 16,375,250 Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,324,327 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 186,031 Travel............................................................................................................................! 52,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 29,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 335,069 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 79,265 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,500 Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................! 525,000 Guaranteed Educational Loans ...........................................................................$ 3,113,550 Tuition Equalization Grants ..............................................................................$ 10,567,380 Student Incentive Grants.....................................................................................! 4,215,900 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants................................................................................................! 38,000 North Georgia College ROTC Grants.........................................................................................................! 142,500 Osteopathic Medical Loans .....................................................................................$ 120,000 Georgia Military Scholarship Grants.....................................................................................................................! 118,600 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2179 Academic Scholarships...............................................................................................^ 50^000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,003,622 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 16,375,250 Total Positions Budgeted 97 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Georgia Student Finance Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 3,112,692 $ -0- 97 Higher Education Assistance Corporation $ 525,000 $ 350,000 0 Georgia Student Finance Authority $ 18.365,930 $ 16,025,250 _0 Total $ 22,003,622 $ 16,375,250 97 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Educational Loans an amount not to exceed $14,000 may be used to provide stipends for training recruitment, teacher and counselor personnel in health career fields and other fields for which funds are provided herein for the making of cancellable loans to students. Designated Totals for Guaranteed Educational Loans: (Cancellable loans) A) Students in paramedical and other professional and educational fields of study: Not less than $1,435,000 B) Eligible members of the Georgia National Guard: Not to exceed $100,000 C) Teachers seeking special education training: Not to exceed $225,000 D) Students who are to become agricultural teachers: Not to exceed $30,000 E) Students who are to become mathematics or science teachers: Not to exceed $300,000 Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Tuition Equalization Grants provides for payment of grants of $725 per academic year, and for payment of grants for the summer school quarter or semester, to undergraduate students attending colleges as provided for in Code Sections 20-3-410 through 20-3-416. Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee ..............................................................................$ 783,937 1. Soil and Water Conservation Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 498,997 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,780 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 47,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 14,425 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,226 Computer Charges ...........................................................................................................$ 700 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................$ 31,423 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 14,250 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 121,336 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 783,937 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................!? 783,937 Total Positions Budgeted 13 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 2180 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System........................................................................................................$ 10,638.000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,692,661 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 68,794 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 22,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 50,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,420 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 502,184 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 185,115 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 58,298 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 208,500 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 80,000 Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment..........................................................................................................! 8,100,000 Cost of Living Increases for Local Retirement System Members..............................................................................................................! 1,320,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems...........................................................................................! 1.218.000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 13,516,222 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,638,000 Total Positions Budgeted 67 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 40. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation........................................................................................! 414.376.614 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 71,742,911 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,784,460 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,083,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 204,254 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 55,300 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 28,295 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,050,044 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,432,215 Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 436,414,260 Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 325,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 521,120,539 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 196,656,321 Total Positions Budgeted 3,006 2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 63,215,609 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 38,806,433 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2181 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 369,580 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals........................................................................................................! 810 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 180,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,039,175 Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 50,150,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 153,781,607 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 149,884,825 Total Positions Budgeted 3,564 3. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,000,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,239,987 Capital Outlay .............................................................................................................$ 53,515 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,293,502 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,093,502 4. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 9.317.013 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,317,013 5. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,908,351 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 960,000 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 110,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.....,..................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 560,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 460,800 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,056,209 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 300,232 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 234,897 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,452,289 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.......................................................................! 33.645,856 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 71,688,634 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 41,236,634 Total Positions Budgeted 338 As authorized in the amended General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 1981, !208,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation bonds were sold for advance construction of the Interstate System. Debt service on these bonds is being provided from General Fund Appropriations or Federal Interstate payback funds and !187,650,000 (90%) is to be repaid to the State from Federal Interstate Funds. !24,748,573 has been repaid leaving a balance due of $162,901,427. The General Assembly of Georgia recognizes that the Department of Transportation is seeking a partial Federal reimbursement of !30,000,000 in order to provide for debt service payment of !30,000,000 to the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, for debt service on existing bonds issued for advance construction of the Interstate System. This payment shall be applied to the $162,901,427 balance due leaving a principal balance due of $132,901,427 to be repaid to the State on bonds that have been issued for advance construction of the Interstate Sys- tem. 2182 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Debt service on the new $30 million bond issue for advance construction of the Interstate System shall also be provided from the General Fund or Federal Interstate payback funds. Federal Interstate Funds amounting to 90% of the total bond issue shall be repaid to the State from future Federal Interstate apportionments. This repayment shall be in addition to the balance due on bonds that have already been issued for advance construction of the Interstate System. Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, 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, 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 Code Section 48-14-3 against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2183 Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Transportation is authorized to use interstate rehabilitation funds for four-laning and passing lanes. Provided that State Funds appropriated for on-system Resurfacing, Four-Laning and Passing Lanes in the foregoing activities may be used to match additional Federal Aid resulting from the increase in the Federal Motor Fuel Tax. 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 .......................................................................................................$ 325,000 Capital Outlay - Paving State and Local Schools and State Institutions and State Parks and Historic Sites..................................................................................................$ 463,295 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 IX, Paragraph VI, subsection (b) of the State Constitution. 6. 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 (Code Sections 36-40-41 through 36-40-45). 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. 7. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 515,000 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 510,924 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................$ 700 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 388,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals .............................................................................................................$ 1 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................................................................................$ 400 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,432,925 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,007,925 Total Positions Budgeted 16 8. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 702,000 2184 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 44,537 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 13,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 23,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,389 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................................! 1 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 21,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 611,800 Capital Outlay - Airport Development ..........................................................................................................$ 700,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements...............................................................................! 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................! 150,000 Mass Transit Grants..............................................................................................! 4.748,688 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................ ! 8,016,715 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,463,394 Total Positions Budgeted 22 9. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................! 400,000 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 400,000 State Funds Budgeted......................,.......................................................................! 400,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 146,083,871 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 45,106,354 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,588,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,000,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 808,054 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,684,676 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 460,800 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,085,316 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,558,476 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 7,318,487 Capital Outlay ....................................................................................................$ 486,617,775 Mass Transit Grants..............................................................................................! 4,748,688 Grants to Municipalities .......................................................................................$ 9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................! 400,000 Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,452,289 Capital Outlay - Airport Development..........................................................................................................! 700,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.......................................................................! 33,645,856 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements...............................................................................! 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................! 150,000 Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 325,000 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 6,946 Authorized Motor Vehicles 4,800 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2185 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 up to but not exceeding one-half (V4) of the Non-federal share when matching both Federal 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 $400,000 of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance and improvements 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 increased Personal Services costs contemplated in this Act, subject only to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain its Bus Rental Income to operate, maintain, and upgrade the department-owned buses. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no funds be expended for acquisition pertaining to, for design or planning for, or for the construction of, the Presidential Parkway. Section 41. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service........................................................................................................$12,720,420 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services.... ...............................................................................................^, 3,362,199 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................,.................................$ 47,027 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ...,..................................................................$ 14,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 63,149 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 191,204 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 56,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,140 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 31,900 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 8,207,503 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................! 3,691,882 Regular Operating Expenses for Projects...............................................................................................................! 29.092 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 15,805,096 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 12,720,420 Total Positions Budgeted 142 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Veterans Service Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Veterans Assistance $ 3,827,330 ! 3,584,969 142 2186 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Veterans Home and Nursing Facility - Milledgeville Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta Total $ 8,252,350 $ 6,515,642 0 | 3,725.416 $ 2.619.809 _0 $ 15,805,096 $ 12,720,420 142 Section 42. Workers' Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workers' Compensation Board ............................................................................................................$ 4.693.186 Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,724,000 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 87,709 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 53,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 39,600 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,250 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 171,688 Real Estate Rentals ................................................................................................ ! 433,539 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 89,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 50,400 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 61.500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 4,718,186 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,693,186 Total Positions Budgeted 144 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Workers' Compensation Board Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 4,319,072 $ 4,294,072 129 Vocational Rehabilitation $_ 399.114 ! 399,114 15 Total ! 4,718,186 ! 4,693,186 144 Section 43. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund. A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) ...............................................................................| 95.173.666 B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ..................................................................................$ 27,052.205 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,416,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping the Georgia Public Safety Training Academy in Monroe County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $11,800,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,142,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the expansion of facilities under the control of the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not more than $34,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2187 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $8,641,800 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia, which will consist of the construction, reconstruction and equipping of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance of not more than $72,015,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $378,600 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the acquisition, diking and clearing land for the deposit of spoilage in connection with harbor maintenance by the Department of Transportation through the issuance of not more than $3,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,104,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation of the Old State Office Building in Fulton County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $9,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,200,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing, resurfacing and rehabilitation of the city and county road systems through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $3,600,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction of water and sewer projects through the issuance of not more than $30,000,000 in General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,475,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of buildings and facilities under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not more than $20,625,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $3,600,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the advance construction of the Interstate Highway System through the issuance of not more than $30,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $94,405 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the building, surfacing and resurfacing new and existing roads and parking lots at State and Local Schools, State Institutions, State Parks and Historic Sites through the issuance of not more than $786,705 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $400,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of renovations at the Boone Building and Central State Hospital in Baldwin County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $3,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Section 44. Cost-of-Living: In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985, there is hereby appropriated $152,046,073 for the purposes described herein: 1) For a 4% increase with a minimum of $360 per annum for full-time employees of the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches of State government, effective July 1, 1984; 2) For a 3% increase on the current salary schedule for teachers, public librarians and other instructional and support personnel, with first and second year teachers to be paid as those with two years of experience and with resumption of annual increments after completion of one year of experience and permanent certification, effective the following month, effective September 1, 1984; 3) For an additional 7% for those individuals who are working in the teaching area for the major portion of the day, media specialists and counsellors for a total salary increase of 10%; effective September 1, 1984; 4) For certificated personnel having 18 or more years creditable service the addition of a 18th year on the teacher salary schedule as a longevity increment based on the existing 2188 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, indexing factors being extended one step for each certificate on the present teacher salary schedule, effective September 1, 1984; 5) For school bus drivers and lunchroom workers a 3% increase to be effective July 1, 1984; 6) For a 1.5% increase in benefits for retired members of the Employees' Retirement System on each of the following dates: July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985; 7) For University System employees, a 3% salary increase, to be effective September 1, 1984 for academic contracted personnel; 8) A 3% salary increase effective July 1, 1984, for non-academic personnel, and fiscal year contracted personnel of the University System and employees of the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories, the Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Stations; 9) An increase of 4% for State officials whose salary is set by Act 755 (H.B. 262) of the 1978 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, as authorized in said act, Code Section 45-7-4, effective July 1, 1984; 10) For the addition of a L-4 step to the State Merit System compensation schedule. Provided, further, that no funds shall be transferred from this section without prior review and approval by the Legislative Budget Office. Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985 there is hereby appropriated $3,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture, and there is hereby appropriated $8,024,103 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($175,000 - Budget Unit "A") and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($7,849,103 - Budget Unit "C") in the Department of Human Resources. Provided, further, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets on a quarterly basis in amounts equal to those of departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections. Section 46. It is the intent of this General Assembly that appropriations to the object class "Authority Lease Rentals" shall be used entirely for payment to debt-sinking funds, and that no funds be withdrawn from debt-sinking funds except for the purpose of paying principal, interest and trustees fees, or for transfer to another sinking fund. Section 47. 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. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that each State agency utilizing xerographic reproducing equipment maintain a log for each unit of equipment indicating the date, number of copies and such other data determined to be appropriate to control the utilization of such equipment. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that each State agency implement procedures to control usage of long-distance, GIST and credit card telephone calls, in order to mitigate the State's cost therefor. 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2189 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. 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 or its affiliates, nor shall any State facilities be made available for their use, including but not limited to the Georgia Interactive Statewide Telecommunications Network 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 State fiscal year addressed within this Act, 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 1984 regular session, as amended by the Governor's Amended Budget Report, 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriations Act applies, 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 2190 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 Governor's Budget Report. Section 56. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Authorized motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, station wagons and any other such vehicles for street and highway use, and (2) The number of authorized motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles, and (3) The Departments are not authorized to accept vehicles from surplus property to increase the number authorized in this Act unless specifically approved by this General Assembly. 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 Sections 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that cost-of-living increases effective July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985 for retirees in the Employees Retirement System and for retirees in the Teachers Retirement System be limited to a maximum of $25.00 per month per retiree. In the event the Governor determines that the cost-of-living increases for retirees in either system cannot legally be so limited, this $25.00 per month limitation shall not apply to either system. Section 59. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS State F.Y. 1985...................................................................................................$ 4,297,000,000. Section 60. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 61. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1045. The motion prevailed. 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: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2191 SB 535. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 43-4-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of applicants for examination for certification as architects, so as to provide an additional method by which an applicant may qualify for examination; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard YHirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks YHorne Y Hudson NIrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones YKarrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert YLane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin,C Y Martin.J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y MiUsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr HR 786. By: Representative Argo of the 68th: A RESOLUTION Creating the Telephone Harassment Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the communications industry is vital to the economy of the State of Georgia and the United States; and WHEREAS, our country is rapidly shifting from being a producer of industrial goods to being a purveyor of knowledge and services; and WHEREAS, numerous citizens of this state are employed in the communications industry; and WHEREAS, telephone solicitations for the sale of products and services provide employment for many Georgia citizens; and 2192 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, WHEREAS, numerous technological innovations have been made in telephone equipment over the past few years, including the development of automatic dialing and recorded message players which can place hundreds of simultaneous telephone calls; and WHEREAS, there is evidence that these devices and other solicitation practices have been used by certain unscrupulous individuals and organizations to harass the public or to commit deceptive business practices; and WHEREAS, Virginia has adopted the Virginia Telephone Solicitation Code of Ethics, which represents a comprehensive nonlegislative approach to the problem of controlling unsolicited commercial telephone calls, while 15 states now have laws concerning this issue; and WHEREAS, a thorough study is needed of all relevant issues concerning unsolicited or harassing telephone calls so that the members of this body may be fully informed on this subject. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Telephone Harassment Study Committee to consist of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. The committee shall make a study of telephone solicitations, harassing telephone calls, automatic dialing and recorded message players, the needs of responsible businesses and charitable organizations, and other topics of concern relative to the use of the telecommunications system within the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances provided by law for attending meetings of the committee but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly by not later than the date the General Assembly convenes in regular session in January, 1985, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Argo of the 68th moves to amend HR 786 by changing the wording on line 23 of page 2 to read "5 days". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2193 Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White,!' Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 147, nays 6. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. HR 789. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Lee of the 72nd, Barnett of the 10th, Richardson of the 52nd, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and others: A RESOLUTION Creating the Zoning Procedures Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, under the Constitution of 1983 the General Assembly is authorized to provide by general law procedures for the exercise of the zoning power by counties and municipalities; and WHEREAS, this authority was included in the Constitution so that the General Assembly could assist counties and municipalities by providing certain uniform procedures applicable to the exercise of zoning powers in order to discourage judicial intervention in the zoning process; and WHEREAS, a study was made on this subject during the 1983 interim, but additional consultation with representatives of local governments and planning and zoning professionals will be necessary to develop an acceptable general law providing zoning procedures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the Zoning Procedures Study Committee is created which shall be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall consult with representatives of local governments, planning and zoning professionals, and such other persons or organizations as it deems appropriate to develop a proposed general law implementing the constitutional authority of the General Assembly to provide procedures for the exercise of the zoning power by counties and municipalities. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the members of the committee shall receive the expenses and mileage allowances provided by law for attending meetings of the committee but shall receive the same for not more than eight days. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 1985, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. The following amendments were read and adopted: The Committee on Rules moves to amend HR 789 by striking from line 20 of page 1 the word "seven" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five". 2194 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Bolster of the 30th moves to amend HR 789 by striking "eight" on line 9 of page 2 and substituting "five". The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to, as amended. On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton N Foster Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee N Under Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips, W Pinkston Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Tnplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White ,J N White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 123, nays 12. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. SR 383. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Thompson of the 32nd, Brantley of the 56th, and Harrison of the 37th: A RESOLUTION designating the C. H. (Fat) James, Sr., Memorial 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2195 Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson TD Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson, K Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williaras.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 149, nays 2. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 545. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Kennedy of the 4th, and English of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-60 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the promulgation of rules and regulations governing hiring out of inmates, authority of political subdivisions to contract for services of inmates, sale of products produced by inmates, disposition of proceeds and payment of inmates for services, so as to authorize the sale to private colleges and universities; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton, G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.) Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Jobnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody 2196 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Williams of the 54th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 545. SB 448. By: Senators Garner of the 30th, Engram of the 34th, and Huggins of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to correctional institutions of state and counties, so as to provide that any violation of Code Section 42-5-18 shall constitute a felony regardless of the amount of contraband given; and for other purposes. 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2197 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 544. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Harrison of the 37th, Brantley of the 56th, and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbers of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to increase to six the number of judges for the Cobb Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, and Walker of the 115th move to amend SB 544 by striking from line 5 of page 1 the word "election" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "selection". By striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. The number of superior court judges of the Cobb Judicial Circuit is increased from five to six. The initial judge for said sixth judgeship shall be appointed by the Governor for a term beginning July 1, 1984, and ending December 31, 1986, and until a successor is elected and qualified. Thereafter successors shall be elected at the general election held in 1986, and every four years thereafter; and their terms shall be for four years beginning on the first day of January next following their election." By striking Section 7 and inserting in its place a new Section 7 to read as follows: "Section 7. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1984." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.O Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B N Williams.H Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr 2198 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 128, nays 27. The amendment was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Bar net I,B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard YHirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Ylsakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.] N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey YRamsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L YWare Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White,T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 143, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. HR 519. By: Representatives Ramsey of the 3rd, Martin of the 60th, Hanner of the 131st, Williams of the 6th, and Foster of the 6th: A RESOLUTION Creating the Hazardous Materials Response Team Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the transportation and storage of hazardous materials is a growing problem in Georgia; and WHEREAS, certain fire departments in the state have specially trained teams to handle accidents involving hazardous materials; and WHEREAS, it is extremely important to the welfare and safety of the people of Georgia to locate the specially trained teams who handle hazardous materials, to determine WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2199 whether additional special teams are needed, and to develop a coordination of services among governmental authorities throughout the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Hazardous Materials Response Team Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, who shall also appoint one of the members as chairman. The committee shall study and compile information concerning hazardous materials response teams operating in Georgia, the services they provide, the need for additional special teams, and the proper method of coordinating services of such special teams among governmental authorities throughout the state. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee may make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 31, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawfurd Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Hooks Home Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Sclman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett YTwiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 138, nays 7. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. 2200 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 432. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to supersedeas in criminal cases, so as to allow payment of a fine to be a condition of a supersedeas bond in certain cases; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend SB 432 by inserting on line 6 of page 2 between "fine" and "." the following: "at the time the defendant appears to abide the final judgment or sentence". By striking from line 31 of page 2 the following: "section", and inserting in its place the following: "subsection". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Hamilton,D N Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,.) Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townaend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 150, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1984 2201 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 1623. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, Bray of the 91st, and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1631. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, and Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Coweta County, so as to amend, change, and redefine the road districts in Coweta County; and for other purposes. The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Postmortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1073. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Lambert of the 66th, Waldrep of the 80th, Brown of the 154th, Hooks of the 116th, and Couch of the 40th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of common carriers to limit liability; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: 2202 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Senators Walker of the 19th, Dawkins of the 45th, and Hine of the 52nd. The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 256. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Turner of the 8th, Deal of the 49th, and Tate of the 38th. Representative Connell of the 87th moved that the House do now adjourn until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning and the motion prevailed. The Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, tomorrow morning. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2203 Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, February 23, 1984 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, Lanierland Christian Center, Murrayville, Georgia. Due to illness, a leave of absence was granted to Representative Shepard of the 71st for February 23, 1984. Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct. By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents: 1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Resolutions of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committees: HR 846. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th, Wood of the 9th, and Bargeron of the 108th: A RESOLUTION creating the State Insurance Premium Tax Study Committee; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Rules. HR 847. By: Representative Lambert of the 66th: A RESOLUTION designating the Antebellum Trail; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways. By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time: HR 830 HR 831 SB 559 SB 560 SB 561 SB 562 SB 563 2204 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Evans of the 84th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 443 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 479 Do Pass SB 511 Do Pass SB 537 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Evans of the 84th Chairman Representative Jackson of the 9th 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 538 Do Pass SB 450 Do Pass SB 392 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Jackson of the 9th Chairman Representative Johnson of the 72nd District, Chairman of the Committee on Retirement, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Retirement has had under consideration the following Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 354 Do Pass, by Substitute Respectfully submitted, Johnson of the 72nd 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 758 Do Pass THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2205 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: SB 530 SB 541 SB 542 SB 550 SB 551 SB 552 SB 553 Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass Do Pass SB 554 Do Pass SB 555 Do Pass SB 556 Do Pass SB 558 Do Pass HB 1667 Do Pass SB 227 Do Pass, by Substitute HB 1688 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 38th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: HR 807 Health Improvement Prog: House Study Comm: Create SB 63 Gen. Assembly Serv.: Credit Loc. Ret. Syst. SB 93 Behavioral Science Practitioners: Regulate SB 167 Property: Liens on Personalty SB 175 Pub. School Empl: Health Ins. Commence SB 315 Merit System: Certify Rec.: Confidential SB 366 Veterinarians: Occupational Tax: Limitation SB 370 Civil Practice: Venue SB 374 Disabled Adults Protection: Reports SB 389 Uniform Partnership Act: Adopt SB 390 Alcoholic Bev.: Sun. Sales: Local Authorization (Recons.) SB 401 Hospitals & Health Fac.: Patient's Records: Provide SB 425 Juvenile Proceeding: Deprived Child: Placed in Foster Care SB 427 Revenue Bonds: Referendum Requirement SB 433 Criminal Case: Supersedeas Bonds: Motion for New Trial SB 436 Ed.: Grants to Local Sys.: Include Voc-Tech. Schools SB 480 Public Officials/Emp.: Conflicts of Int.: Amend Prov. Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman 2206 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Pursuant to Rule 116, all Bills and Resolutions which require action by the Senate were ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 530. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th, Brantley of the 56th, and Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the boundaries of the seven education districts of the Cobb County School District, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board of education; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 541. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner for Emanuel County, so as to increase the annual 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 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member 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. SB 550. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Zebulon, so as to provide that members of the city council shall be elected from posts within 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. SB 551. By: Senator Timmons of the llth: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Seminole County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Seminole County on a certain date; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2207 The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was 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 552. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide that the Powder Springs Downtown Development Authority shall have no right or power of eminent domain; to provide for additional types of 'projects which may be undertaken by the authority; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 553. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to provide for authority; to continue in force and effect as a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982 that constitutional amendment which was proposed by Resolution Act No. 213 enacted at the 1964 Session of the General Assembly and which was duly ratified at the 1964 general election, relating to the City of Austell to issue revenue anticipation obligations for gas-generating and distributing systems; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 554. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the judge of the Probate Court of Cobb County from the fee system to the salary system, so as to change the compensation of the clerk of the probate court; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was 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 555. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to change the provisions relative to the appointment and compensation of investigators; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2208 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 556. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to abolish the office of magistrate of the State Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 558. By: Senator Dean of the 31st: A BILL to provide for a homestead exemption for each resident of the City of Cedartown who is 65 years of age or older; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1688. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act known as the "City of Atlanta and Fulton County Recreation Authority Act," so as to provide that the bonds required pursuant to Code Section 13-10-1 of the O.C.G.A. shall be deemed provided as to any contract for the provision of professional services by the furnishing of a certificate of a professional liabil- ity insurance policy in lieu of such bonds; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. HB 1667. By: Representative Thomas of the 69th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Carroll 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. SB 227. By: Senator Allgood of the 22nd: A BILL to provide that the governing authority of Richmond County shall be a board of commissioners consisting of nine members; to provide that the board of commissioners shall also exercise the rights, powers, and duties of the City of Augusta as the governing authority of said city; to designate the board as commission-council of Richmond County and the City of Augusta; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Richmond County, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2209 14, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 555), so as to provide for a new board and the composition thereof; to provide for board member qualifications, terms, and manner of election and filling vacancies; to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for a chairperson and vice chairperson; to provide for board organization, duties, powers, quorum, voting, meetings, compensation, and allowances; to provide for effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the board of commissioners of Richmond County, approved August 19, 1907 (Ga. L. 1907, p. 324), as amended, particularly by an Act approved August 14, 1931 (Ga. L. 1931, p. 555), is amended by striking Sections 1 and 2 thereof and inserting in their place a new Section 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. (a) Beginning January 1, 1985, the governing authority of Richmond County shall be a board of commissioners of said county, referred to in this section as the board, consisting of six members. (b) For the purpose of the board established in subsection (a) of this section, Rich- mond County is divided into six commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District 1 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 85. Commissioner District 2 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 86. Commissioner District 3 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 87. Commissioner District 4 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 88. Commissioner District 5 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 89. Commissioner District 6 - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 90. As used in this subsection, 'House District' means representative districts of the Georgia House of Representatives specified in Code Section 28-2-1 of the O.C.G.A., as such Code section existed on January 1, 1984. Any part of Richmond County which is not included in any commissioner district described in this subsection shall be included within that commissioner district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1980 for the State of Georgia. (c) No person shall be eligible to serve as a member of the board unless that person: (1) Has been a resident of the commissioner district from which elected for a period of one year immediately prior to the date of the election; (2) Continues to reside within the commissioner district from which elected during that person's term of office; and (3) Is a registered and qualified elector of Richmond County. (d) Those members of the board of commissioners of Richmond County serving as such on January 1, 1984, under the previously existing provisions of this section shall serve out their respective terms of office but shall be deemed to be serving out those terms in designated commissioner districts as follows: Mr. Larry Colet Commissioner District 1 Mr. Tom Tinsley Commissioner District 3 Mr. William J. Williams Commissioner District 4 Mr. Jack Miles Commissioner District 5 Mr. Jack Padgett Commissioner District 6 (e) Those members of the board who, under subsection (d) of this section, are deemed to be serving out their terms in designated Commissioner Districts 1 and 4, shall serve until December 31, 1984, and the election and qualification of their respective suc- cessors, which successors shall be elected for Commissioner Districts 1 and 4 at the 1984 November general election. At that same 1984 November general election, the first mem- ber shall be elected for Commissioner District 2. The first members thus elected from Commissioner Districts 1, 2, and 4 shall serve, beginning January 1, 1985, for initial 2210 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, terms of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified under subsection (g) of this section. Those members of the board who, under subsection (d) of this section, are deemed to be serving out their terms in designated Commissioner Districts 3, 5, and 6 shall serve until December 31, 1986, and until their respective successors are elected and qualified under subsection (f) of this section. From January 1, 1985, until December 31, 1986, the board shall consist of those three members first elected under this subsection and those three incumbent members continued in office under this subsection. (f) At the 1986 November general election, successors to those members of the board from Commissioner Districts 3, 5, and 6, all of whose terms expire December 31, 1986, shall be elected to serve, beginning January 1, 1987, for terms of four years each and until their respective successors are elected and qualified under subsection (g) of this section. (g) Successors to members of the board whose terms expire after December 31, 1986, shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of that respective member's term of office, shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of their respective successor. (h) Each member of the board elected to the board in the 1984 November general election or any election thereafter shall be elected by a majority of the voters voting within the commissioner district of that member. All members of the board shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the Georgia Election Code. (i) Any vacancy in the board which occurs within six months prior to the expiration of a term of office shall be filled for the unexpired term, and until a successor is elected and qualified, by a member appointed by the remaining members of the board. Any vacancy in the board which occurs more than six months prior to the expiration of a term of office shall be filled for the unexpired term, and until a successor is elected and qualified, by a special election called for that purpose within 45 days after that vacancy occurs. No person shall be appointed or elected to fill a vacancy unless that person resides in the commissioner district corresponding to that of the member whose unexpired term is being filled. (j) At the first regular meeting of the board in 1985, and at that first meeting each year thereafter, the members of the board shall elect from their number a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve as such until the first regular meeting of the board the immediately succeeding year. The chairperson shall preside at meetings of the board and vote on all matters before the board and have such further duties as the board may provide. The vice chairperson shall serve as chairperson during the absence, disqualification, or disability of the chairperson. Vacancies in the office of chairperson or vice chairper- son shall be filled by the remaining members of the board electing from their number a successor to fill any unexpired term as chairperson or vice chairperson, respectively. A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the board. (k) The chairperson of the board shall receive an annual salary of $12,000.00, pay- able in equal monthly installments, and a monthly expense allowance of $200.00 for actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the chairperson's official duties. Members of the board, other than the chairperson, shall each receive an annual salary of $7,200.00, payable in equal monthly installments, and a monthly expense allowance of $100.00 for actual and necessary expenses incurred in carrying out their respective official duties. The salary and expense allowances of the chairperson and other members of the board shall be paid from county funds. (1) The board shall have the right and power to issue all necessary writs and summon parties or witnesses before it and shall have the power to punish for contempt by fine or imprisonment in the same manner as the probate court. The sheriff or the county police of Richmond County may be required to attend meetings of the board and shall serve all writs, subpoenas, and other processes of such board." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2211 Section 2. Said Act is further amended by designating Section 1A thereof as Section 2. Section 3. Except for the provisions relating to and necessary for the election of members of the board of commissioners of Richmond County at the 1984 November general election, the provisions of this Act shall become effective January 1, 1985. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the election of those members of the board of commissioners of Richmond County at the 1984 November general election shall become effective upon the date this Act is approved by the Governor or upon its becoming law without the Governor's approval. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 870. By: Representative Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act revising the charter of the City of Hiawassee in Towns County, so as to further revise said charter and to provide for all matters relating to the City of Hiawassee in Towns County; and for other purposes. HB 873. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to provide homestead exemptions from Harris County and Harris County School District ad valo- rem taxes; to provide requirements to be eligible to claim such exemptions; and for other purposes. HB 1319. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensation for the sheriff of Jones County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the salary of the sheriff; to provide for salaries of employees of the sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1320. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act consolidating the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Jones County into the office of tax commissioner of Jones County, so as to change provisions relating to the compensation of the tax commis- sioner and the tax commissioner's personnel; and for other purposes. HB 1404. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th and Waldrep of the 80th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Jones County, so as to reconstitute the membership of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1491. By: Representatives McVeigh of the 155th and Auten of the 156th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the City of Brunswick, so as to change the 2212 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, requirements pertaining to advertising ordinances and bylaws; and for other purposes. HB 1554. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff, probate judge, clerk of superior court, and tax commissioner of Henry County on an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of said officers; and for other purposes. HB 1555. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new board of commissioners of Henry County, so as to change the provisions relating to commissioner districts of the county; and for other purposes. HB 1565. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to change the provisions relating to the council districts of the municipality; and for other purposes. HB 1566. By: Representative Walker of the 115th: A BILL to amend an Act to reincorporate and provide a new charter for the City of Perry, so as to provide that acts of the city council which have the force and effect of law may be done by motion or resolution of the city council except that any act of the city council to amend the charter or the code of ordinances or any other act required by general state law to be done by ordinance shall be done by ordinance; and for other purposes. HB 1572. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Moreland, so as to change the corporate limits; and for other purposes. HB 1577. By: Representatives Porter of the 119th and Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Laurens County; and for other purposes. HB 1582. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Colquitt County; and for other purposes. HB 1583. By: Representatives Bargeron of the 108th and Godbee of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners of Burke County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman and other members of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1585. By: Representative Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to provide for changes in the Magistrate Court of Morgan County, so as to authorize the chief magistrate to appoint constables; and for other purposes. HB 1591. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Ware County, so as to change the duties of the chairman; and for other purposes. HB 1592. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th and Dixon of the 151st: A BILL to amend an Act creating the board of commissioners for Charlton County, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2213 so as to authorize the members of the board to fix their compensation up to a maximum limit; and for other purposes. HB 1598. By: Representative Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Miller County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Miller County; and for other purposes. HB 1600. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Soperton; and for other purposes. HB 1603. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Dodge County; and for other purposes. HB 1606. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to amend an Act creating and establishing a new charter for the City of Moultrie, so as to change provisions relating to the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. HB 1426. By: Representative Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system of compensating the sheriff of Marion County and providing in lieu thereof an annual salary, so as to change the compensation of the deputy sheriff; and for other purposes. HB 1433. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st and Long of the 142nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Decatur County, so as to change the composition of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1490. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and McKelvey of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a chief deputy for the clerk of the Superior Court of Floyd County and for the sheriff of Floyd County, so as to provide that the salary amount of each chief deputy shall be subject to the approval of the county governing authority; and for other purposes. HB 1573. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, McKelvey of the 15th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the offices of tax receiver and tax collector of Floyd County and creating in their place the office of tax commissioner, so as to provide for periodic increases in the salary of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1574. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, McKelvey of the 15th, and Childers of the 15th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing compensation and allowances for the clerk of the Superior Court of Floyd County and the judge of the Probate Court of Floyd County, so as to provide for periodic increases in the salary of the clerk of superior court; and for other purposes. HB 1581. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 42nd and Watts of the 41st: A BILL to provide a board of elections for Douglas County; and for other purposes. HB 1584. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 42nd and Watts of the 41st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Douglasville, so as to change the provisions relating to the election of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. 2214 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1587. By: Representatives Watts of the 41st and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act to provide for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Paulding County, so as to provide for the composition of the education districts; and for other purposes. HB 1593. By: Representatives Isakson of the 21st, Thompson of the 20th, Wilder of the 21st, Atkins of the 21st, Aiken of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Cobb Judicial Circuit, so as to increase the number of assistant district attorneys; and for other purposes. HB 1595. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Aiken of the 21st, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of the judge of the state court; and for other purposes. HB 1596. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Aiken of the 21st, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act changing the compensation of the clerk of the superior court, the sheriff, and the probate judge of Cobb County to the salary system, so as to provide for an additional deputy clerk of the Probate Court of Cobb County; and for other purposes. HB 1605. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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 provide that appeals from the Probate Court of Clayton County shall be taken directly to the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court rather than to the Superior Court of Clayton County; and for other purposes. HB 1608. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act abolishing the fee system for the judge of the Probate Court of Union County and providing an annual salary for said officer, so as to change the provisions relative to the compensation and expenses of said officer; and for other purposes. HB 1609. By: Representative Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to create the EtowahForsyth Water Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1610. By: Representative Crawford of the 5th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Chattooga County; and for other purposes. HB 1612. By: Representative Long of the 142nd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Whigham; and for other purposes. HB 1613. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Concord in the County of Pike; and for other purposes. HB 1614. By: Representative Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Early County shall serve as chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Early County; and for other purposes. HB 1616. By: Representative Mostiler of the 75th: A BILL to provide for the imposition, collection, and disposition of costs in the Magistrate Court of Spalding THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2215 County for the purpose of maintaining the county law library; and for other purposes. HB 1620. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd, Hays of the 1st, and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to provide for an additional homestead exemption of $2,000.00 from ad valorem taxes levied for educational purposes by, for, or on behalf of the Catoosa County School System for all residents of Catoosa County who are 62 years of age or over; and for other purposes. HB 1622. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to require that law library fees be charged and collected in each civil action or case filed in the Magistrate Court of Habersham County in addition to all other legal costs, and that such fees be remitted monthly to the secretarytreasurer of the board of trustees of the Habersham County Law Library; and for other purposes. HB 1625. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd and Moody of the 153rd: A BILL to create the State Court of Jeff Davis County; and for other purposes. HB 1628. By: Representatives Lane of the lllth and Godbee of the 110th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Statesboro, so as to provide that the recorder of the recorder's court of the City of Statesboro may reside anywhere within Bulloch County rather than within the City of Statesboro; and for other purposes. HB 1629. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act providing an annual salary for the judge of the Probate Court of Towns County in lieu of fees, so as to change the provisions relative to such salary; and for other purposes. HB 1519. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Fort Oglethorpe, so as to change the corporate limits of the Town of Fort Oglethorpe; and for other purposes. HB 1632. By: Representative Copelan of the 106th: A BILL to increase the amount of the exemption from county ad valorem taxes for county purposes which applies to the homestead of each resident of Putnam County who is age 65 or older and who meets certain income qualifications; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1571. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the board of commissioners of Barrow County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of said board; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1391. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be known as the "Cobb Transportation Authority Act"; to create the "Cobb Transportation Authority"; and for other purposes. HB 1624. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd and Moody of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, so as 2216 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to change the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 185. By: Representatives Hays of the 1st, Wood of the 9th, Padgett of the 86th, Cheeks of the 89th, Bargeron of the 108th and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution, so as to change the amount of the homestead exemption granted to disabled veterans and provide a method of changing this amount in the future; and for other purposes. HR 706. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, McDonald of the 12th, Burruss of the 20th, Lee of the 72nd, Argo of the 68th, and others: A RESOLUTION providing for the designation of the "Thomas B. Murphy Ballroom" of the Georgia World Congress Center; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 675. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 28th, and Sinkfield of the 37th: A RESOLUTION creating a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 274. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Johnson of the 76th: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-3-89 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for service under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in schools of other states and certain other schools, so as to provide that credit may be received under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia for service rendered in public school systems of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia; and for other purposes. HB 1067. By: Representatives Barnes of the 90th, Padgett of the 86th, Cheeks of the 89th, Galer of the 97th, Brown of the 88th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general authority, duties, and procedure relative to state purchasing, so as to provide for preferences to vendors who are residents of Georgia; and for other purposes. HB 1312. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to numbers of superior court judges for each judicial circuit, so as to increase to four the number of judges for the Clayton Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1526. By: Representatives Cox of the 141st, Hanner of the 131st, Royal of the 144th, Long of the 142nd, and Balkcom of the 140th: A BILL to authorize the governing authorities of the counties comprising the South Georgia Judicial Circuit to provide for supplemental compensation for the judges of the superior court in the South Georgia Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2217 HB 839. By: Representative Adams of the 16th: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to standards and requirements for construction and alteration of buildings and other structures, so as to provide nonmandatory guidelines for the uniform application of fire and building related codes to existing buildings and structures throughout the state; and for other purposes. HB 1010. By: Representative Watson of the 114th: A BILL to amend Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public utilities and public transportation, so as to change the definition of the term "private carrier"; to change the provisions relating to the purpose of Article 2 of Chapter 7; and for other purposes. HB 1265. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property, so as to provide that a recorded lifetime transfer by all the joint tenants of a joint tenancy shall not result in a severance of any tenant's interest; and for other purposes. HB 1326. By: Representatives Workman of the 51st, Pinkston of the 100th, Alford of the 57th, Watson of the 114th, Waddle of the 113th, and Heard of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state government, so as to provide managerial control by the state over the acquisition of professional services provided by architects, professional engineers, landscape architects, and land surveyors; and for other purposes. HB 1512. By: Representatives Alford of the 57th, Logan of the 67th, Wilson of the 20th, Heard of the 43rd, Mostiler of the 75th, and Aaron of the 56th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles in general, so as to provide for the issuance of special license plates to commemorate the centennial of the founding of the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes. HB 542. By: Representatives Porter of the 119th, Groover of the 99th, Karrh of the 109th and Birdsong of the 104th: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registered offices and agents, service of process, and venue with regard to corporations, so as to provide for venue in garnishment proceedings; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 840. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, so as to change the provisions relating to county and regional public libraries; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1025. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain requirements of motor vehicle liability policies and coverage of claims against uninsured motorists, so as to increase certain coverages in motor vehicle liability insurance policies; and for other purposes. 2218 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1473. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Pettit of the 19th: A BILL to amend Chapter 6 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation and taxation of wine, so as to change the definition of farm winery; and for other purposes. HB 1278. By: Representatives Wilder of the 21st, Atkins of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, and Aiken of the 21st: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-5-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to identification cards, so as to provide that the card may be issued under a passport number for certain persons in lieu of a social security number; and for other purposes. HB 1191. By: Representatives Mangum of the 57th, Athon of the 57th, and Alford of the 57th: A BILL to amend Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sheriffs, so as to provide that in any county there may be created by local Act of the General Assembly a merit board to hear and decide appeals from disciplinary actions against deputies and other employees of the sheriff of the county; and for other purposes. HB 1187. By: Representative Heard of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county tax collectors, so as to provide for the time at which tax collectors and tax commissioners are required to pay collected county taxes to the proper county officials; and for other purposes. HB 1346. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Long of the 142nd, and Lupton of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 12-5-179 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to permits for operation of water systems under the "Georgia Safe Drinking Water Act of 1977", so as to provide for a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit for certain public water systems; and for other purposes. HB 1354. By: Representative Atkins of the 21st, Thompson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Evans of the 84th, Isakson of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-11-35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of delinquent children by juvenile courts, so as to provide that, in any case where a child is found to have committed a delinquent act and has not achieved a high school diploma or the equivalent, the court may require as a condition of probation that the child pursue a course of study; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 572. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2219 located in Henry County, to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for use by the Agricultural Extension Service as an environmental classroom; repealing a resolution approved March 21, 1980, which authorized the sale of said real property by and through the State Properties Commission; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1250. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Phillips of the 93rd, Balkcom of the 140th, Shepard of the 71st, Copelan of the 106th, and Buck of the 95th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of hunting in general, so as to provide that it shall be unlawful to hunt upon lands belonging to another person without obtaining and carrying written authorization from the owner; and for other purposes. HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 655. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A RESOLUTION naming the South Oaks Road in Dooly County; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted the reports of the Committees of Conference on the following Bill and Resolution of the House and Senate: HB 1150. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Logan of the 67th, Groover of the 99th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. SR 274. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the General Assembly by law to change previously existing retirement or pension laws of this state, to revise the provisions of said laws relating to retirement or pension benefits based on involuntary separation from employment as applied to present members of the public retirement or pension systems; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 503. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of County Commissioners of Hancock County, so as to provide for qualifications of the chairman of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. SB 191. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to indemnification of law enforcement officers, firemen, and prison guards, so as to 2220 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, change the definition of the term "law enforcement officer"; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 61. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Thompson of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 13 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the prosecution of traffic offenses, so as to provide procedures and requirements relative to changing or modifying judgments rendered pursuant to a conviction, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere; and for other purposes. SB 513. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Harris of the 27th, and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Chapter 63 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Resource Recovery Development Authorities Law," so as to authorize the granting of exclusive rights to certain parties with respect to functions relating to resource recovery; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 182. By: Representative Greer of the 39th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Duane E. Henggeler; and for other purposes. HR 445. By: Representative Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Peggy J. Snow; and for other purposes. HR 446. By: Representative Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION compensating Ms. Frances J. DuVernois; and for other purposes. HR 447. By: Representative Randall of the 101st: A RESOLUTION compensating J.C. and Lavada Amerson; and for other purposes. HR 451. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION compensating Mr. Phillip Tracy; and for other purposes. HR 653. By: Representative Bostick of the 138th: A RESOLUTION compensating Grace E. Ahearn; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. HB 1059. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to delete the requirement of licenses for branch offices; to change provisions for grounds for refusal to grant licenses; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2221 The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 910. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counties in general, so as to authorize county governing authorities, for the purpose of protecting and preserving the public health, safety, and welfare, to adopt ordinances relative to their unincorporated areas, violations of which ordinances may be punished by fine or imprisonment or both; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1206. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Crosby of the 150th, Dover of the llth, Wilson of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance fees and taxes, so as to provide that for the purposes of levying, collecting, distributing, and applying the proceeds of local insurance taxes the population of certain inactive municipal corporations shall be treated as population of the unincorporated area of the county or counties in which the municipal corporation is located; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1274. By: Representatives Argo of the 68th, Logan of the 67th, Milford of the 13th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to repeal "An Act to provide for a board of elections in certain counties"; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1314. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-12-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compensation of court bailiffs, so as to change the provisions relative to such compensation; and for other purposes. HB 1242. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th, Wilson of the 20th, Rainey of the 135th, Sizemore of the 136th, Williams of the 6th, and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide a tax credit for the cost of active or passive solar energy systems; and for other purposes. HB 987. By: Representatives Evans of the 84th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to prop- erty, so as to enact the "Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act" 2222 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, establishing guidelines for the management and use of investments held by eleemosynary institutions and funds; and for other purposes. HB 1356. By: Representative McDonald of the 12th: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 2 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to operation of unregistered motor trucks, so as to change fee provisions contained therein; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 845. By: Representative Selman of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Abigail "Dear Abby" Van Buren and inviting her to appear before this body; and for other purposes. Representative Lupton of the 25th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 469. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in public stadiums, coliseums, and auditoriums, in certain counties and municipalities; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Adams,G N Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner N Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Johnson,F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder N Logan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 85, nays 50. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay N Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Russell Selman Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L Ware Y Watson N Watts White,J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2223 The motion prevailed. Representative Jones of the 78th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to give the requisite constitutional majority to the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 4. By: Senators Cobb of the 28th, Hill of the 29th, and Bowen of the 13th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the imposition of local sales and use taxes to finance public facilities and to authorize the incurring without a referendum of public debt payable solely from proceeds of such taxes; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams,G N Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien N Anderson YArgo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Lord N Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 90, nays 51. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Matthews N McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Milford N Millsaps N Moody Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker,L Ware N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Wood Y Workman Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr 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 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. Representative McDonald of the 12th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1045 and that a Committee of Conference be 2224 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 McDonald of the 12th, Phillips of the 120th, and Burruss of the 20th. Representative Karrh of the 109th gave notice that at the proper time he would move that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; and for other purposes. The Speaker ruled that the proper time was the present. Representative Karrh of the 109th moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to SB 542. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1571. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the board of commissioners of Barrow County, so as to change the compensation of the chairman of said board; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1571 by striking Section 2 and inserting in its place a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1985." Representative Russell of the 64th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1571. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. 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 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. Representative Cheeks of the 89th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 272 and that a Committee of Conference be THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2225 appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Adams,G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster N Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter N Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B N Clark.L Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Greene Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes N Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson.J N Jackson, N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson NLee N Linder Logan N Long N Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 57, nays 72. The motion was lost. Y Maddox N Mangurn Y Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews N McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall NRay Y Reaves Redding Richardson N Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Ware N Watson N Watts White.J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R N Wilson Wood N Workman N Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Cheeks of the 89th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 272. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield YBenn Birdsong Bishop Bolster N Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown.J NBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Carter N Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert N Coleman Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner N Hasty Y Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones N Karrh Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence 2226 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawsun N Lee N Linder Logan Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews N McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall N Ray Y Reaves Redding Richardson N Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Ware Y Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R N Wilson Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 55. The motion prevailed. By unanimous consent, further consideration of HB 272 was postponed for a period of 30 minutes. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; to preempt and prohibit local regulation by counties or municipal corporations in the field of possession, ownership, transportation, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing and registration of firearms or ammunition and components; to provide for exclusions; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, is amended by adding at the end of said chapter a new Code Section 36-60-11 to read as follows: "36-60-11. (a) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms is properly an issue of general state-wide concern. (b) No county or municipal corporation, by ordinance, resolution, or other enactment, shall regulate the possession, ownership, transportation, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing or registration of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition. (c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit business licensing and taxation by cities and counties of persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the regular sale of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition, including but not limited to the imposition of restrictions or prohibitions on the licensing of such persons, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2227 firms, or corporations when the person or the owner of the firms or corporations has been convicted of a felony. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit cities or counties, by ordinance, resolution, or other enactment, from limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (e) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit cities or counties from enforcing ordinances which have been in effect in such political subdivisions since 1922." 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 repealed. Representative Rainey of the 135th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1373. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Postmortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. Representative Hasty of the 8th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 520 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 Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th, and Cox of the 141st. 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 Bills of the House: HB 554. By: Representatives Barnes of the 90th, Brown of the 88th, Cheeks of the 89th and Walker of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, so as to change the composition of the board of education of Richmond County and provide for new districts therefor; and for other purposes. HB 1324. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, so 2228 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, as to provide for staggered terms of members of the board of trustees of the county-wide library system; and for other purposes. HB 1641. By: Representatives Auten of the 156th and McVeigh of the 155th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Charter Commission, so as to extend the time within which said commission shall complete its work; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1450. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the County of Muscogee shall supplement the salary of the judges of the Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the amount of such supplement; and for other purposes. HB 1451. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the district attorney of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the amount of the supplement; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the Senate: SB 564. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. SB 565. By: Senator Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to provide that the school superintendent of Toombs County School District shall be appointed by the board of education of Toombs County; and for other purposes. 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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: HR 845 Do Pass HR 711 Do Pass, as Amended Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the Senate: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2229 SR 431. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Transportation to designate the Owen G. Lee Parkway; and for other purposes. The following Bills and Resolution of the Senate were read the first time and referred to the committees: SB 564. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SB 565. By: Senator Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to provide that the school superintendent of Toombs County School District shall be appointed by the board of education of Toombs County; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. SR 431. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A RESOLUTION urging the Department of Transportation to designate the Owen G. Lee Parkway; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Highways. 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 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 901 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 Kilgore of the 42nd, Burruss of the 20th, and Wilson of the 20th. The following Resolution of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, was read and adopted: HR 845. By: Representative Selman of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending Abigail "Dear Abby" Van Buren and inviting her to appear before this body; and for other purposes. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes thereto: 2230 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1206. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Crosby of the 150th, Dover of the llth, Wilson of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance fees and taxes, so as to provide that for the purposes of levying, collecting, distributing, and applying the proceeds of local insurance taxes the population of certain inactive municipal corporations shall be treated as population of the unincorporated area of the county or counties in which the municipal corporation is located; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance fees and taxes, so as to provide that for the purposes of levying, collecting, distributing, and applying the proceeds of local insurance taxes the population of certain inactive municipal corporations shall be treated as population of the unincorporated area of the county or counties in which the municipal corporation is located; to provide for the distribution of any reimbursement received by an insurance company, other than a life insurance company, as a result of the payment of insurance premium taxes levied by a county or municipality which was illegally assessed and collected; to make provisions with respect to voluntary payments of local premium taxes; to provide for severability; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 8 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance fees and taxes, is amended by adding a new Code Section 33-8-8.4 to read as follows: "33-8-8.4. For purposes of levying, collecting, distributing, and applying the proceeds of local insurance taxes and for all other purposes of Code Sections 33-8-8.1, 33-8-8.2, and 33-8-8.3, the population of an inactive municipality shall be considered to be population of the unincorporated area of the county or counties within which the municipality is located. Any municipality whose governing authority has neither met nor taken any official action during a calendar year shall be considered to be an inactive municipality during the next calendar year." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section, to be designated Code Section 33-8-8.5, to read as follows: "33-8-8.5. Any insurance company, other than a life insurance company, which receives reimbursement for the payment of an insurance premium tax levied by a county or municipality which was illegally assessed and collected shall distribute on a pro rata basis the proceeds of such reimbursement to its policyholders of record for the year the tax was levied. The distribution of the reimbursement shall be made as soon as practicable and in no event later than 90 days after such reimbursement is received by the insurance company." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code section, to be designated Code Section 33-8-8.6, to read as follows: "33-8-8.6. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any payment by an insurance company, other than a life insurance company, of premium taxes levied by a county or municipality heretofore made which when made was not accompanied by a written protest of the legality or amount of such tax shall be deemed to have been a voluntary payment and shall not be recoverable from such county or municipality." Section 4. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 1 of this Act shall apply to taxes collected during 1984 and all future years. Section 2 of this Act shall apply to taxes collected prior to January 1, 1984. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2231 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 declares that it would have passed the remaining parts of this Act if it had known that such part or parts hereof would be declared or adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Crosby of the 150th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1206. On the motion, the ayes were 92, nays 9. The motion prevailed. HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Handicapped Parking Law," so as to change certain definitions; to change the provisions prohibiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles in handicapped parking places; to authorize ambulances or emergency vehicles to stop in handicapped parking places; to change the provisions relating to penalties and fines; to provide under certain circumstances for towing away of vehicles illegally parked in handicapped parking places; to change the provisions relating to signs; to provide that such laws shall be applicable to both public and private property; to provide for enforcement; 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. Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Handicapped Parking Law," is amended by striking Code Section 40-6-221, relating to definitions, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-6-221 to read as follows: "40-6-221. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Handicapped parking place' means any area on public or private property which has been designated as reserved for use of handicapped persons by any sign er pavement marking or any sign erected at such height or in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the word 'handicap' or 'handicapped,' or a symbol representing a person in a wheelchair and the words: TowAway Zone.' (2) 'Handicapped person' means a person who by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or disability has a significant loss or impairment of mobility. (3) 'Institution' means an institution for which a permit or conditional permit may be issued under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31. 2232 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (4) 'Permanently handicapped person' means a handicapped person whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for more than 180 days. (5) 'Temporarily handicapped person' means a handicapped person whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for not more than 180 days." Section 2. Said part is further amended by striking Code Section 40-6-225, relating to offenses and penalties, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-6-225 to read as follows: "40-6-225. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a handicapped parking place unless there is displayed on the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror of the parked vehicle a valid unexpired handicapped parking permit or unless there is attached to the vehicle a specially designated license plate for the disabled as persons authorized under subsection (d) of Code Section 40-6-222. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a handicapped parking place except for the purpose of allowing a handicapped person to enter or get out of such vehicle while in such parking place. However, nothing in this subsection shall prevent an ambulance or emergency vehicle from stopping in a handicapped parking place. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain by fraud or counterfeit a handicapped parking permit. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person or institution, other than the one to whom a handicapped parking permit or specially designated license plate for the disabled person is issued, to make use of a handicapped parking permit or specially designated license plate for the a disabled person. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a handicapped parking permit for any institutional vehicle other than the ee vehicle for which the permit has been issued. (e) No person shall park a vehicle so as to block any entrance or egress ramp used by the handicapped persons on public or private property. (f) (1) Any person violating subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any person violating subsection (a), (b), (d), or (e) of this Code section shall be subject to a fine of net teas than $6.00 ftor mere titan $4&QO not more than $100.00 for a first offense. not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a second offense, not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00 for a third or subsequent offense. (g) In addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section, any vehicle which is illegally parked in a handicapped parking place which js marked as a 'Tow-Away Zone' on public or private property may be towed away or caused to be towed away by a proper law enforcement agency at the expense of the owner of the vehicle." Section 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code Section 40-6-226 to read as follows: "40-6-226. The provisions of this part are applicable to both public and private property; and all law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions are expressly authorized to enforce the provisions of this part on private property as well as on public property." Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 949. The motion prevailed. 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: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2233 HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1068 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 Phillips of the 125th, Dobbs of the 74th, and Waldrep of the 80th. The following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HB 980. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Hirsch of the 96th, Bolster of the 30th, Home of the 103rd, and Davis of the 45th: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-6-19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revision of a judgment for permanent alimony or child support, so as to provide that no petition may be filed by either former spouse within a period of two years from the date of the final order on a previous petition by the same former spouse; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 980 by adding after the semicolon on line 6 of page 1 the following: "to provide for the awarding of attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses in proceedings for modification of alimony;". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively. By adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by adding a new subsection (d) to read as follows: '(d) In proceedings for the modification of alimony for the support of a spouse or child, pursuant to the provisions of this Code section, the court may award attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses of litigation to the prevailing party as the interests of justice may require.'" By striking from Section 2, renumbered as Section 3 by this Act, the following: "This Act shall apply", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The provisions of Section 1 of this Act shall apply". Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 980. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 6. 2234 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. HB 984. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Davis of the 45th, Childs of the 53rd, and Steinberg of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 29-2-84 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to procedures for obtaining letters of dismission, so as to provide for alternative procedures for guardians of minor wards; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 984 by striking from line 13 of page 1 the following: "A", and inserting in its place the following: "In all cases in which the estate does not exceed $2,500.00, a". Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 984. On the motion, the ayes were 97, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1339. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 37 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to payment of expenses for patients in state institutions, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1339 by striking on Page 1, lines 3 and 4 the following: "change a definition; to", and by striking on Page 1, lines 9 through 17, and by striking on Page 1, line 18 the following: "Section 2. Said chapter is further", and by substituting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 1. Said chapter is", and by renumbering sections 3 and 4 as sections 2 and 3. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1339. On the motion, the ayes were 105, nays 1. The motion prevailed. HB 790. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to Metropolitan Area Planning and Development Commissions, so as to change the composition of membership of a commission; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2235 The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 790 by striking from line 5 of page 2 the following: "and", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "or". Representative Colbert of the 23rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 790. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr HR 572. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the conveyance of certain state owned real property located in Henry County, to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia for use by the Agricultural Extension Service as an environmental classroom; repealing a resolution approved March 21, 1980, which authorized the sale of said real property by and through the State Properties Commis- sion; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: 2236 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A RESOLUTION Authorizing the lease of certain state owned real property located in Henry County, Georgia, to the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District or Henry County for use as an environmental classroom; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is the owner of certain real property located within Henry County, Georgia, and comprising approximately 80 acres, more or less, which real property is more particularly described as follows: "All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lots 157, 163 and 164 of the Seventh Land District of Henry County, Georgia, containing 80.00 acres and being more specifically shown and designated as Tract 'A' and Tract 'B' on that certain plat of survey entitled 'Plat of Boundary Line Survey-William Henry Simpson et al" prepared by Kenneth E. Presley Associates, Inc., more particularly Kenneth E. Presley, Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1327 on June 13, 1978, a copy of said plat being recorded in Plat Book 7, page 96 in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Henry County, Georgia, which said plat is incorporated in and made a part of this description by reference. From said plat, said property may be more particularly described as follows: TO LOCATE THE REAL POINT OF BEGINNING, begin at an iron pin located on the northeasterly right-of-way of the By-Pass Road, which said iron pin is located at a point where the southerly margin of Land Lot 163 of the Seventh Land District of Henry County, Georgia, intersects the northeasterly right-of-way of the By-Pass Road; thence North 88 degrees 29 minutes East a distance of 793.6 feet to an iron pin; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes East a distance of 583.5 feet to an iron pin; thence North 9 degrees 59 minutes East a distance of 812.29 feet to an iron pin and the Real POINT OF BEGINNING; thence from said real point of beginning South 89 degrees 01 minutes East a distance of 1980.37 feet to the centerline of Camp Creek; thence in a generally northerly direction along the centerline of Camp Creek the following courses and distances, North 34 degrees 42 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 263.56 feet to a point, North 03 degrees 13 minutes 27 seconds East a distance of 148.86 feet to a point, North 17 degrees 30 minutes 06 seconds West a distance of 278.4 feet to a point, North 26 degrees 13 minutes 25 seconds West a distance of 101.35 feet to a point, North 19 degrees 05 minutes 13 seconds West a distance of 145.19 feet to a point, North 10 degrees 56 minutes 52 seconds West a distance of 688.34 feet to a point, North 10 degrees 56 minutes 35 seconds West a distance of 589.96 feet to a point, North 12 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 282.98 feet to a point located on the southerly right-of-way of State Route No. 20, which said point is the point of intersection of the centerline of Camp Creek with the southerly right-of-way of State Route No. 20; thence South 68 degrees 13 minutes 48 seconds West a distance of 260.8 feet to an iron pin; thence South 14 degrees 25 minutes 52 seconds East a distance of 40.7 feet to an iron pin; thence South 84 degrees 14 minutes 08 seconds West a distance of 206.85 feet to an iron pin; thence South 77 degrees 01 minutes 55 seconds West a distance of 114.37 feet to a point; thence South 81 degrees 18 minutes 21 seconds West a distance of 171.15 feet to a point; thence South 86 degrees 11 minutes 24 seconds West a distance of 142.18 feet to a point; then South 89 degrees 59 minutes 12 seconds West a distance of 255.4 feet to an iron pin placed on the southern right-of-way of Georgia State Route No. 20; thence South 0 degrees 10 minutes West a distance of 380.7 feet to an iron pin; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes West a distance of 210.1 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 59 minutes West a distance of 1037.32 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 59 minutes West a distance of 562.19 feet to an iron pin; thence South 0 degrees 59 minutes West a distance of 154.8 feet to an iron pin and the POINT of beginning. From said plat said property is bounded on the North by property of Hampton East Company and the southerly right-of-way of Georgia State Route No. 20; on the East by property of the Henry County Work Camp and by property of Watkins Motor Lines, Inc. et al; on the South by property of Watkins Motor Lines, Inc. et al; and on the West by property of Hampton East Company."; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2237 and WHEREAS, said real property was purchased by the State of Georgia as a site for the construction of a community correctional center but was never used for this purpose; and WHEREAS, a resolution of the General Assembly, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 799), declared said real property to be surplus and authorized it to be sold by and through the State Properties Commission, but said real property has not been so sold; and WHEREAS, the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District desires to obtain said real property for use as an environmental classroom. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. That the State of Georgia is the owner of the above-described property and that the leasing of said property by and through the State Properties Commission to the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District or Henry County for use as an environmental classroom is in the public interest of this state. Section 2. That a resolution authorizing said real property to be sold by and through the State Properties Commission, approved March 21, 1980 (Ga, L. 1980, p. 799), is repealed in its entirety. Section 3. That the State Properties Commission is authorized to lease said real property to the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District or Henry County for use as an environmental classroom. Said lease shall be for a term of five years and a consideration of $250.00 per year and upon such other terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall in its discretion determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia. Section 4. That if a bona fide offer is received by the State Properties Commission from a prospective purchaser then the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District or Henry County will be given an opportunity to purchase said property under the same terms and conditions as the original offer. If this right of first refusal is not exercised, the lease agreement authorized by this resolution shall be canceled and the property conveyed to the original offeror. Section 5. That the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized and empowered to convey the above-described real property by quitclaim deed to the Henry County board of commissioners or a purchaser approved by the State Properties Commission. Section 6. That the consideration for said conveyance shall be determined by the State Properties Commission. If the conveyance is to a nongovernmental purchaser, the consideration shall be the fair market value of such property. Section 7. That the State Properties Commission is authorized and empowered to do all acts and things necessary and proper to effect such conveyance. Section 8. That this resolution shall become effective as law immediately upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Representative Dunn of the 73rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 572. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2238 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldweli Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coieman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwill Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson TS Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1059. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to delete the requirement of licenses for branch offices; to change provisions for grounds for refusal to grant licenses; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, so as to change certain qualifications for licensees; to delete the requirement of licenses for branch offices; to delete certain references to branch offices; to change provisions for grounds for refusal to grant licenses; to provide that a sanction by the commission or a similar commission of another state or foreign country may be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license; to provide for compliance with local business ordinances; to provide for the responsibility of brokers for affiliated licensees; to provide for agreements between brokers with regard to the transfer of licensees; to provide procedures for notice and hearings; to provide for service of notices upon the real estate commissioner; to provide for editorial revision; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 40 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to real estate brokers and salespersons, is amended by striking paragraph (5) of subsection THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2239 (a) of Code Section 43-40-8, relating to qualifications of licensees, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (5) to read as follows: "(5) Stand and pass a real estate examination administered by or approved by the commission covering generally the matters confronting real estate brokers and salespersons after completing the requirements of paragraph (4) of this subsection." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-40-8, relating to qualifications of licensees, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (6) to read as follows: "(6) Stand and pass a real estate examination administered by or approved by the commission covering generally the matters confronting real estate brokers and salespersons after completing the requirements of paragraph (5) of this subsection and after serving at least two years of active licensure." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-40-11, relating to forms and display of licenses, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-40-11 to read as follows: "43-40-11. The commission shall prescribe the form of the license. Each license shall have placed thereon the seal of the commission. The license of each real estate salesman salesperson and associate broker shall be delivered or mailed to the real estate broker for whom the real estate salesman salesperson or associate broker is acting as an associate broker or salesman salesperson and shall be kept in the custody and control of such broker. It shall be the duty of each broker to display his own license conspicuously and those of his associate brokers and salesmen salespersons in his place of business. The commission shall prepare and deliver a pocket card certifying that the person whose name appears thereon is a licensed real estate broker or a licensed real estate associate broker or salesman salesperson, as the case may be. K reeA catatc broker maintains store than one place of business wtthin -the state, -a branch office license shall be issued- to sach broker for each branch office so -maintained -by tam -upon -the payment ef- a biennial fee in n amount established -by -the commission; -and -the branch office license shall be conspicuously displayed in eaeh branch office." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 43-40-12, relating to license fees, and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (c) and (d) of said Code section to read as follows: "(c) Prior to the issuance of an original license, each applicant who has passed the examination required by Code Section 43-40-8 and each corporation; and partnership; and branch office shall pay an activation fee in advance. All licenses shall be issued biennially and shall be renewed as of January 1 of each even-numbered year. After the issuance of the first license to an applicant, such license shall cover the remaining period of the biennium. All licenses will expire at midnight on the thirty-first day of December in each odd-numbered year. (d) The biennial license renewal fees according to this chapter shall be due and payable as follows: application and fees for real estate broker, associate broker, and salesperson; and branch office shall be filed on or before September 1 prior to the expiration of said license at midnight on December 31 of the licensing biennial period. A license fee for renewal may be filed after September 1 by paying a late renewal fee on or before December 31 of the biennial licensing period. All fees shall be deposited into the state treasury for the expenses of the commission. This Code section shall not obviate any other fees or conditions required to maintain such license in accordance with this chapter. A license not renewed in accordance with this subsection shall be viewed as lapsed." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-40-15, relating to granting and revocation of licenses, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-40-15 to read as follows: "43-40-15. (a) Licenses shall be granted only to persons who bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, integrity, and competence to transact the business of broker or salesman a licensee in such manner as to safeguard the interest of the public and 2240 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, only after satisfactory proof of such qualifications has been presented to the commission. The commission shall grant a license te a corporation er partnership rrfy if -the atockheWer er partner having controlling interest therein -bears -a-geed reputation -for -heesty, trustworthiness, and integrity. The commission may deny a license to a corporation or partnership if a stockholder or partner or any combination thereof which owns more than a 20 percent interest therein does not bear a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity; has been convicted of any of the crimes enumerated in subsection (b) of this Code section; or has been sanctioned by any legally constituted regulatory agency for violating a law regulating the sale of real estate. (b) Where an applicant has been convicted of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, larceny, extortion, conspiracy to defraud, or other like offense or offenses or has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude and has been convicted thereof in a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state, district, or territory of the United States, or of a foreign country, such untrustworthiness of the applicant and the conviction in itself may be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license. (c) Where an applicant or licensee has made a false statement of material fact on his application or caused to be submitted or been a party to preparing or submitting any falsified application to the commission, such action may, in itself, be a sufficient ground for the refusal, suspension, or revocation of the license. (d) Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license, as provided for by this chapter, shall also be grounds for refusal to grant a license. (e) The conduct provided for in subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this Code section which relates to the denial of a real estate license to an applicant shall also be grounds for suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter when the conduct is that of a licensed real estate agent under this chapter. (f) If a licensee: (1) Voluntarily surrenders his license to the commission; (2) Allows his license to lapse due to failure to meet educational requirements pro- vided by law; or (3) Allows his license to lapse due to failure to pay any required fees after the commission has filed a notice of hearing alleging that such licensee has violated any provision of this chapter but before the commission enters a final order in the matter, then upon submission of a new application by such licensee the matters asserted in the notice of hearing shall be deemed admitted and may be used by the commission as grounds for refusal of a new license to such licensee. (g) Where an applicant has been sanctioned by the commission or by^ a similar commission of any other state or foreign country, such sanction in itself may be a sufficient ground for refusal of a license." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-40-18, relating to requirements as to managers of branch offices, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-40-18 to read as follows: 4o"4U- AO. i H6 ffldHfi^CF of ft DPftwcft oiiicc must DC ft DFOKCF OP flssocifttc oroiwift iNo branch office; 43-40-18. (a) Licensees who operate from more than one place of business shall comply with all local business ordinances affecting their business operations; provided, however, that no provision of this subsection shall be construed as altering the provisions of Code Section 48-13-6. (b) A real estate broker or qualifying broker shall be held responsible for any licensee whose license is affiliated with him or his firm should such licensee violate any of the provisions of this chapter and its attendant rules and regulations. Whenever an affiliate licensee violates a provision of this chapter in contravention of the broker's or qualifying broker's written policies or instructions, the broker shall not be responsible for those acts of the affiliate licensee. Whenever the commission may find it necessary to sanction a broker or qualifying broker for responsibility for the actions cf an affiliate THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2241 licensee in violating the provisions of this chapter or its rules and regulations, the commission shall determine the severity of that sanction after considering whether the broker or qualifying broker: (1) Had reasonable procedures in place for supervising the affiliate's actions; (2) Knew of the violation and failed to attempt to prevent it; (3) Participated in the violation; or (4) Ratified the violation. No provision of this subsection shall be construed as altering the provisions of Code Section 43-40-30.1." Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 43-40-19, relating to notification to the commission upon change of place of business by a broker, two new subsections, to be designated subsections (d) and (e), to read as follows: "(d) A licensee transferring to a new broker may continue to act as a licensee for the former broker with regard to transactions begun prior to the transfer, provided: (1) Both brokers agree in writing to the licensee's actions on behalf of the former broker; (2) The transactions on which the licensee will act on behalf of the former broker are enumerated in the written agreement between the brokers; (3) The former broker agrees in writing to assume full responsibility for the licensee's activities in the enumerated transactions; and (4) The written agreement expresses the terms under which the licensee shall be compensated by the former broker. (e) A salesperson shall not act as a licensee for any broker other than the broker holding the salesperson's license except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section." Section 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsections (e), (f), (g), and (h) of Code Section 43-40-20, relating to requirement of a trust or escrow checking account for real estate business, in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "{e) In the event a branch office maintains a separate trust account, separate bookkeeping system shall be maintained for the branch office. {f) (e A broker shall not be entitled to any part of the earnest money or other money paid to him in connection with any real estate transaction as part or all of his commission or fee until the transaction has been consummated or terminated. {g} (f) Any licensed real estate broker or salesman, acting in the capacity of principal in the sale of interests in real estate owned by him, shall deposit in a trust account in a state bank or trust company or any foreign bank which authorizes the Commission to examine its records of such deposits those parts of all payments received on contracts which are necessary to meet any amounts concurrently due and payable on any existing mortgages, contracts for deed or other conveyancing instruments, reserves for taxes and insurance, or any other encumbrance on such receipts. Such deposits shall be maintained until disbursement is made under the terms of the encumbrance pertaining thereto and proper accounting on such property is made to the parties entitled thereto. {fe) (g) The commission, in its discretion, may allow a nonresident broker to maintain the trust account required in subsection (a) of this Code section in a bank of such nonresident broker's state of residence, provided that the commission is authorized to examine the account at such time or times as the commission may elect and that the licensee meets the requirements of any rules which the commission may establish regarding the maintenance of such accounts." Section 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (17) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-40-25, relating to violations of licensees, schools, and instructors, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (17) to read as follows: "(17) Paying a commission or compensation to any person for performing the services of a real estate broker, associate broker, ef teal estate salesman licensee who has not first secured his license under this chapter or is not cooperating as a nonresident who is licensed in his state or foreign country of residence, provided that nothing contained 2242 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, in this subsection or any other provision of this Code section shall be construed so as to prohibit the payment of earned commissions to the estate or heirs of a deceased real estate broker, associate broker, ef red estate salesperson licensee when such deceased real estate broker, associate broker, or feJ estate salesperson licensee had a valid Georgia real estate license in effect at the time the commission was earned and at the time of such person's death;". Section 10. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-40-26, relating to hearings before the commission and judicial review, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-40-26 to read as follows: "43-40-26. (a) Before the commission shall censure a licensee or before revoking or suspending a license, it shall provide for a hearing for such holder of a license in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (b) If any licensee or applicant fails to appear at any hearing after reasonable notice, the commission may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or proposed decision, or final decision of the commission in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served upon the licensee or applicant by personal service or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the commission. If such material is returned marked 'unclaimed' or 'refused' or js undeliverable and jf the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the real estate commissioner shall be deemed to be the agent for such licensee or applicant for the purposes of this Code section, and service upon the real estate commissioner shall be deemed service upon the licensee or applicant. {b} (c) Any person who has exhausted all administrative remedies available within this chapter and who is aggrieved by a final decision in a contested case is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50." Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1059. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Greer Y Groover Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,.! Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R On the motion, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The motion prevailed. 2243 Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr HR 621. By: Representative Lord of the 107th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to convey certain state owned real property located in Washington County, Georgia, to the Washington County Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HR 621 by adding in Section 4 at the end of line 23 of page 2 a new sentence to read as follows: "If the conveyance is to a nongovernmental purchaser, the consideration shall be the fair market value of such property." Representative Lord of the 107th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 621. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Hoicomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr 2244 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 840. By: Representative Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, so as to change the provisions relating to county and regional public libraries; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, so as to change the provisions relating to county and regional public libraries; to provide for the establishment of public library systems; to provide for referendums under certain conditions; to provide for certain powers and authority; to provide for boards of trustees; to provide for their appointment, terms of office, removal from office, and vacancies; to provide for their responsibilities, duties, and compensation; to provide for directors of public library systems; to provide for their responsibilities, duties, and qualifications; to provide for certain reports required by funding agencies; to provide for rules, bylaws, and constitutions for library boards; to provide for ownership of certain real property and other property used for library purposes; to provide for the pro rata division of such property upon dissolution or significant structural change of the library system; to provide for bonding of library boards; to provide for dissolution of library systems; to provide penalties for certain violations; to provide certain exemptions from liability; to require certification for certain professional library positions; to provide for forfeiture of certain aid upon certain violations; to provide for applicability to certain existing library systems; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local and regional public libraries, is amended by striking Part 2 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Part 2 to read as follows: "Part 2 20-5-40. (a) The governing authority of any county or municipality may establish a public library system. Any public library established pursuant to this part shall be a taxexempt institution. (b) A public library may be established in the following manner: (1) By resolution or act, at the discretion of the governing authority, of any county or municipality, or any combination thereof; (2) By approval of the voters of any county or municipality in a referendum elec- tion on the question of the establishment of a public library as provided in this paragraph. Upon a written petition containing 35 percent of the registered and qualified voters of a municipality or county being filed with the appropriate governing authority, the governing authority shall be required to hold and conduct a special referendum election for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the municipality or county the question of whether or not a public library, as provided for in this part, shall be authorized. In the event a majority of the persons voting in the election vote in favor of the public library, then the governing authority of the municipality or county shall establish a public library as provided in this part. Otherwise, the governing authority shall have no authority to do so. Following the expiration of two years after any election is held which results in disapproval of a public library, as provided in this part, another election on this question shall be held if another petition, as provided in this paragraph, is filed with the appropriate governing authority; or THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2245 (3) By contractual agreement between the governing authorities of any county or municipality. 20-5-41. Each library system shall be governed by a board of trustees. Each system shall have a governing board of trustees but may have other affiliated boards of trustees for member libraries. The county board of library trustees shall exercise authority in a county system. The regional board of library trustees shall exercise authority in a multicounty system. 20-5-42. (a) A county board of trustees shall consist of at least one appointee from each governmental agency financially supporting the library on a regular basis. Appointments shall be made in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system, shall be transmitted to the appointee and to the library, and shall state the length of term and expiration date of the appointment. (b) A regional board of library trustees shall consist of trustees serving on member county boards who are appointed to the regional board by each county board for a term specified in writing pursuant to the constitution and bylaws of the library system. (c) Board members shall serve staggered terms for continuity of service. (d) Board members shall be removed for cause or for failure to attend three consecutive meetings pursuant to the library system's constitution and bylaws or the local constitution and bylaws. (e) Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as appointments are made. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a trustee's term, the new appointee shall complete the unexpired term. 20-5-43. The board of trustees shall have duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the following: (1) To employ a library director who meets state certification requirements and such other employees as necessary upon the recommendation of the library system director; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to delegate employment of staff members to the library system director; (2) To approve budgets prepared by the library system director and assume responsibility for the presentation of the library's fiscal needs to the supporting agencies; (3) To attend board meetings; (4) To establish policies governing library programs, including rules and regulations governing the use of the library; (5) To set policy for the administration of gifts of money and property; (6) To present financial and progress reports to governing officials and to the public; (7) To notify the appropriate authorities of a vacancy on the board so that a person may be appointed to complete unexpired or full terms; and (8) To notify the library system director, in advance, of all meetings of library boards and board committees. 20-5-44. Members of the board of trustees shall receive no compensation; provided, however, that such members may be reimbursed for any reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of library business or if stipulated in terms of any bequest or gift. Dues or fees for membership in local, state, regional, and national library associations may be paid from operating funds in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of the library system. 20-5-45. Every public library system shall have a director. Any person appointed as director of a public library system must hold at least a Grade 5(b) Librarian's Professional Graduate Certificate as defined by the State Board for the Certification of Librar- ians; provided, however, that any person who is serving as acting director of a public library system on July 1, 1984, shall be authorized to continue to serve as director. The director shall be appointed by the board of trustees and shall be the administrative head of the library system under the direction and review of the board. The director of a library system shall have duties and responsibilities which include but are not limited to the following: 2246 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) To recommend for employment or termination other staff members, as necessary, in compliance with applicable laws and the availability of funds and to employ or terminate other staff members if so authorized by the library board; (2) To attend all meetings called by the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education or send a substitute authorized by the division director; (3) To prepare any local, state, or federal annual budgets; (4) To notify the board of trustees and the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education of any failure to comply with: (A) Policies of the board; (B) Criteria for state aid; (C) State and federal rules and regulations; and (D) All applicable local, state, or federal laws; (5) To administer the total library program, including all affiliated libraries, in accordance with policies adopted by the system board of trustees; and (6) To attend all meetings of the system board of trustees and affiliated boards of trustees or to designate a person to attend in his place. 20-5-46. The library system shall make such reports as deemed necessary by local and state funding agencies. In every case at least an annual report of activities, income, and expenditures shall be filed with each funding agency. 20-5-47. (a) The board of trustees of each county and regional library shall have a written constitution and bylaws stating policy which shall be approved by the board. Such constitution and bylaws shall be drafted in accordance with the current edition of the Handbook on Constitutions, By-laws and Contracts for Georgia Public Libraries. (b) Policies stated in the constitution of the county board may not be in conflict with the policies of the constitution of the regional board and state and federal laws and regulations. The constitution of the regional board shall not be in conflict with state and federal laws and regulations. (c) All current constitutions and bylaws must be on file in the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education and all amendments must be filed with the division immediately upon adoption. 20-5-48. (a) A clear title in fee simple to an approved site on which a library facility is to be located shall be held by either the library board of trustees or the county or municipality. Title to property used for library purposes shall be vested in the library board of trustees or in that local agency which makes the major financial contribution toward construction costs. Notwithstanding any provision in this part to the contrary, any facility, the title to which currently is held by a nonprofit organization and which is now being operated by a public library board of trustees, may continue to be operated by that library board of trustees if the operation of that facility by the board of trustees meets the standards of the Division of Public Library Services of the Georgia Department of Education; and the title to that facility may remain in the hands of that nonprofit organization. When the composition of a library system is changed or when the library system is dissolved and the title is vested in the library board of trustees, the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education shall serve as mediator in determining ownership of property. (b) Other property including, but not limited to, equipment and materials that was purchased with state, federal, or contract funds coming through the system budget shall be owned by the system board of trustees and shall be placed or transferred where it is most useful. Upon dissolution or significant structural change within the system, such property shall be divided on a pro rata basis according to the proportion of financial costs of property borne by the involved parties. The library system board of trustees shall furnish the financial and statistical information considered by the parties attempting to reach agreement. If the parties are unable to reach a mutually agreeable solution, the final decision of property ownership shall be made by the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education or its designee. 20-5-49. Library systems are authorized to make and enter into such contracts or agreements as are deemed necessary and desirable. All such contracts or agreements entered into shall: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2247 (1) Detail the specific nature of the services, programs, facilities, arrangements, or properties to which it is applicable; (2) Provide for the allocation of costs and other financial responsibilities; (3) Specify the respective rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of the parties; and (4) Set forth the terms and conditions for duration, renewal, termination, abrogation, disposal of joint or common property, if any, and all other matters which may be appropriated to the proper effectuation and performance of the agreement. No public or private library agency shall enter into any agreement itself, or jointly with any other library agency, to exercise any power or engage in any action prohibited by the constitution or laws of this state. 20-5-50. Each library board which handles finances must keep a current bond for an adequate amount determined by the board of trustees and recorded in the minutes on the library director, the treasurer of the board of trustees, or other officials and employees authorized to handle funds. Proof of the bond for each board must be filed with the Renewal Application for State Aid. 20-5-51. (a) A library system shall be dissolved by a reversal of procedures followed in its original organization. A majority of the board members in a majority of the counties must agree to the dissolution of the system. One county in a multicounty system may withdraw by a reversal of the procedure by which the county became a member. (b) If the local constitution and bylaws or participating agreement does not specify a notification period for withdrawal, the proper notice shall be sent six months prior to the end of the state fiscal year. This notice must include reasons for the withdrawal and the method by which the decision was reached and must be sent to the chairman of the system board of trustees and the system library director. The Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education must be notified of the receipt of this letter of intent within five working days. (c) Upon dissolution or withdrawal, no further state or federal grant funds shall be paid for or to the dissolving or withdrawing unit or units until such time as the unit or units reestablish the library or libraries pursuant to this part and meet eligibility requirements for such grant funds. (d) A multicounty regional system may elect to expel a member county upon the following conditions: (1) Failure of the county to maintain the agreed level of support to the regional system as in the most recent system-participating agreement; or (2) Failure of the county to meet criteria which may jeopardize the system's eligibility for state or federal funds. (e) If the system's constitution and bylaws or participating agreement fails to describe a notice period for expulsion, the proper notice shall be sent not less than six months prior to the end of the state fiscal year. This notice must be sent to the chairman of the county board of trustees, all funding agencies party to the participating agreement, the system library director, and the Division of Public Library Services of the Department of Education. (f) Upon total dissolution of a library system, all property shall be disposed of as provided in this part. 20-5-52. Any person who shall steal or unlawfully take or willfully or maliciously write upon, cut, tear, deface, disfigure, soil, obliterate, break, or destroy or who shall sell or buy or receive, knowing it to have been stolen, any book, pamphlet, document, newspaper, periodical, map, chart, picture, portrait, engraving, statue, coin, medal, equipment, specimen, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other work of literature or object of art or the equipment necessary to its display or use belonging to or in the care of a public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. 20-5-53. Any person who borrows from any public library any book, newspaper, magazine, manuscript, pamphlet, publication, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other article or equipment necessary to its display or use belonging to or in the care of such public library under any agreement to return it and thereafter fails to return such book, newspaper, magazine, manuscript, pamphlet, publication, 2248 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, recording, video product, microform, computer software, film, or other article or equipment necessary to its display or use shall be given written notice, mailed to his last known address or delivered in person, to return such article or equipment within 15 days after the date of such notification. Such notice shall contain a copy of this Code section. If such person shall thereafter willfully and knowingly fail to return such article or equipment within 15 days, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days and shall be required to return such article or equipment or provide reimbursement for the replacement cost of such article or equipment. 20-5-54. Any person who, without authority and with the intention of depriving the public library of the ownership of such property, willfully conceals a book or other public library property, while still on the premises of such public library, or willfully or without authority removes any book or other property from any public library shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, that, if the replacement cost of the public public library property is less than $25.00, the punishment shall be a fine of not more than $250.00. Proof of the willful concealment of any book or other public library property while still on the premises of such public library shall be prima-facie evidence of intent to violate this Code section. 20-5-55. An agent or employee of a public library or of any department or office of the state or local government causing the arrest of any person pursuant to the provisions of this part shall not be held civilly liable for unlawful detention, slander, malicious prosecution, false imprisonment, false arrest, or assault and battery of the person so arrested unless excessive or unreasonable force is used, whether such arrest takes place on the premises by such agent or employee; provided, however, that, in causing the arrest of such person, the public library or agent or employee of the public library had at the time of such arrest probable cause to believe that the person committed willful theft or concealment of books or other library property. 20-5-56. All persons holding professional positions with the title of librarian must be certified by the State Board for the Certification of Librarians. 20-5-57. Any failure to comply with the provisions of this part shall result in the forfeiture of all state and federal library aid to the system. 20-5-58. A library system existing prior to July 1, 1984, shall have until July 1, 1989, to comply fully with the provisions of this part, and any provision to the contrary within Chapter 24 of Title 43, relating to libraries, shall be superseded by the provisions of this part. 20-5-59. This part shall not apply to any municipal public library." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Ross of the 82nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 840. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daughterly Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Banner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2249 Y Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Ruasell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfleld Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1450. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act providing that the County of Muscogee shall supplement the salary of the judges of the Superior Court of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the amount of such supplement; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1450 by striking from line 22 of page 1 the following: "$8,000.00", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$10,000.00". Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1450. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1451. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, Galer of the 97th, Smyre of the 92nd, Phillips of the 93rd, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend an Act providing a supplement to the salary of the district attorney of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, so as to change the amount of the supplement; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1451 by striking on line 20 of page 1 the figure "$5,000.00" and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "$7,000.00". Representative Buck of the 95th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1451. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. 2250 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. HB 1641. By: Representatives Auten of the 156th and McVeigh of the 155th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Charter Commission, so as to extend the time within which said commission shall complete its work; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Charter Commission, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3378), as amended by an Act approved March 25, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3950), an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3850), an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4087), and an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3739), so as to extend the time within which said commission shall complete its work; to change and clarify certain references to qualified voters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the Brunswick-Glynn County Charter Commission, approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3378), as amended by an Act approved March 25, 1980 (Ga. L. 1980, p. 3950), an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3850), an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4087), and an Act approved March 14, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 3739), is amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 6 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 6 to read as follows: "(a) In the event said Charter Commission determines that a charter should be drafted to create a government or governments as provided in Section 5 of this Act, said Charter Commission shall be authorized to draft a proposed charter or charters creating such government or governments which shall be submitted to the electors of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick as provided in this Act." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 8 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 8 to read as follows: "(a) Said Charter Commission shall complete its study and make its recommendations regarding any changes that should be made in the governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County by May 31, 1985, or, in the event said Charter Commission drafts a proposed charter or charters creating a new government or governments, said proposed charter or charters shall be prepared, completed, and filed by May 31, 1985. However, the time for making such recommendations or for filing such proposed charter may be extended for such period of time as may be authorized by a resolution duly adopted by the governing authority of the City of Brunswick and by a similar resolution being adopted by the governing authority of Glynn County." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Section 10 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) of Section 10 to read as follows: "(a) Not less than 30 nor more than 90 days after receipt of the certified copy of such proposed charter or charters and after receipt of the approval by the United States Department of Justice of such proposed charter or charters, it shall be the duty of the board of elections of Glynn County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting said charter or charters to the electors of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick for approval or rejection. No charter shall be submitted if it has not been approved by the Department of Justice. The board of elections of Glynn County shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the issuance of the call. The board of elections of Glynn County shall cause the date and THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2251 purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof in the official organ of Glynn County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the following: 'For approval of the charter consolidating the governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County and creating a single county-wide government to supersede and replace said governments. Against approval of the charter consolidating the governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County and creating a single county-wide government to supersede and replace said governments.', or 'For approval of the charter incorporating St. Simons Island as a separate municipality and approval of the charter creating a new single government for all the remaining area of Glynn County, including the City of Brunswick, which charters shall supersede and replace the present governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County. Against approval of the charter incorporating St. Simons Island as a separate municipality and approval of the charter creating a new single government for all the remaining area of Glynn County, including the City of Brunswick, which charters shall supersede and replace the present governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County.' All persons desiring to vote in favor of said charter or charters shall vote for approval and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of said charter or charters shall vote against approval. The votes cast by the electors of the City of Brunswick and the votes cast by the electors of Glynn County as a whole shall be counted separately for the purpose of determining approval or rejection of such charter or charters. If more than onehalf of the votes cast by the electors of the City of Brunswick and more than one-half of the votes cast by the electors of Glynn County as a whole are for approval of said charter or charters, then said charter or charters shall become effective as provided in this Act; otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne equally by the City of Brunswick and Glynn County." Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 11 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 11 to read as follows: "Section 11. In the event the proposed single county-wide government charter is ratified by the electors of Glynn County and the City of Brunswick as provided in Section 10 of this Act, an election shall be held in accordance with the provisions of said charter to elect the members of the governing authority of said county-wide government. Upon the election of the members of said county-wide governing authority of said county-wide government and their assuming their duties of office, the existing governments of the City of Brunswick and Glynn County shall stand abolished, all in accordance with the provisions of the charter of said county-wide government." Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Auten of the 156th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1641. 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 adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: 2252 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Starr of the 44th, Holloway of the 12th, and Kennedy of the 4th. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1418. By: Representative Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that a copy of any submission made by a county or municipality to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 shall be transmitted to the Attorney General; and for other purposes. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; to provide for court orders and the effects thereof; to provide conditions under which parental rights may be terminated; to provide for petitions and summons regarding termination of parental rights and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for rights of fathers of children bom out of wedlock; to provide for sanctions for failure to be served or failure to obey summons; to provide for appointment of counsel and guardians ad litem and the expenses thereof; to provide for standard of proof; to provide for physical or mental evaluations; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for hearings; to provide for custody of certain children; to provide for certain conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, is amended by designating that part of the existing Chapter 11, beginning with Code Section 15-11-1, as Article 1, and by striking "chapter," wherever it appears in that newly designated article, except where it appears in Code Section 15-11-1 and in the introductory phrase to Code Section 15-11-2, and inserting in its place "article." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking from the newly designated Article 1 thereof subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-41, relating to duration of orders of the juvenile court, which reads as follows: "(a) An order terminating parental rights is without limit as to duration.", THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2253 and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Reserved." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking from newly designated Article 1 thereof Code Sections 15-11-51 through 15-11-54, which read as follows: "15-11-51. (a) The court by order may terminate the parental rights of a parent with respect to his child if: (1) The parent has abandoned the child; (2) The child is a deprived child and the court finds that the conditions and causes of the deprivation are likely to continue or will not be remedied and that by reason thereof the child is suffering or will probably suffer serious physical, mental, moral, or emotional harm; (3) The written consent of the parent acknowledged before the court has been given; provided, however, that acknowledgment before the court is not necessary where the parent or parents voluntarily surrender the child for adoption as provided by Code Sections 19-8-3, 19-8-4, 19-8-6, and 19-8-7; or (4) A decree has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state ordering the parent, guardian, or other custodian to support the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian has wantonly and willfully failed to comply with the order for a period of 12 months or longer. (b) If the court does not make an order of termination of parental rights it may grant an order under Code Section 15-11-34 if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child is a deprived child. 15-11-52. (a) The petition shall comply with Code Section 15-11-25 and shall state clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect thereof will be as stated in the first sentence of Code Section 15-11-53. (b) If the paternity of a child born out of wedlock has been established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party prior to the filing of the petition, the father shall be served with summons as provided by this chapter. Such father has the right to be heard unless he has relinquished all paternal rights with reference to the child. The putative father of the child whose paternity has not been so established, upon proof of his paternity of the child, may appear in the proceedings and be heard. In either event nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the father's petitioning for custody of the child. At the time of the hearing, upon proof of paternity being shown to the court, the father shall be allowed to petition for custody of the child and the court shall grant same, if such is in the best interest of the child. If the identity and location of a putative father are known or can be ascertained by reasonable efforts, he shall be notified of the proceeding to terminate parental rights by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address. 15-11-53. An order terminating the parental rights of a parent terminates all his rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another nor has he any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings. 15-11-54. (a) If, upon the entering of an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there is no parent having parental rights, the court shall commit the child to the custody of the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child-placing agency willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption or, in the absence of an adoption, in a foster home, or to take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child. (b) The custodian has authority to consent to the adoption of the child, his marriage, his enlistment in the armed forces of the United States, and surgical and other medical treatment for the child. (c) If the child is not adopted within two years after the date of the order and a general guardian of the child has not been appointed, the child shall be returned to the court for entry of further orders for his care, custody, and control.", 2254 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, and inserting in their place new Code Sections 15-11-51 through 15-11-54 to read as follows: "15-11-51. Reserved. 15-11-52. Reserved. 15-11-53. Reserved. 15-11-54. Reserved." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new Article 2 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 2 15-11-80. An order terminating the parental rights of a parent under this article is without limit as to duration and terminates all the parent's rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings. 15-11-81. (a) The court by order may terminate the parental rights of a parent with respect to the parent's child if: (1) The written consent of the parent, acknowledged before the court, has been given; provided, however, that acknowledgment before the court is not necessary where the parent or parents voluntarily surrender the child for adoption as provided by Code Sections 19-8-3, 19-8-4, and 19-8-7; (2) A decree has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state ordering the parent, guardian, or other custodian to support the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian has wantonly and willfully failed to comply with the order for a period of 12 months or longer; (3) The parent has abandoned the child or the child was left under circumstances such that the identity of the parent is unknown and cannot be ascertained, despite diligent searching, and the parent has not come forward to claim the child within three months following the finding of the child; or (4) The parent is manifestly unfit because the conduct or condition of the parent is such as to render the parent unable or unwilling to care properly for the child; such conduct or condition is unlikely to change or is likely to recur in the forseeable future; and, by reason thereof, the child has suffered, is suffering, or is likely to suffer serious physical, mental, moral, or emotional harm. (A) In determining unfitness of a parent under this paragraph, the court shall consider, without being limited to, the following: (i) Emotional illness, mental illness, mental retardation, or mental deficiency of the parent, of such duration or nature as to render the parent unlikely to care for the ongoing physical, mental, or emotional needs of the child; (ii) Egregious conduct toward a child of a physically, emotionally, or sexually cruel or abusive nature; (iii) Excessive use of or history of chronic unrehabilitated abuse of intoxicating liquors, narcotic or dangerous drugs, marijuana, or controlled substances; (iv) Physical, mental, or emotional neglect of the child; (v) Conviction of a felony and imprisonment therefor which has a demonstrable negative effect on the quality of the parent-child relationship; and (vi) Unexplained injury or death of a sibling under circumstances where the parent should have known the cause of the injury or death. (B) In addition to the considerations in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, where a child is not in the physical custody of the parent, in determining unfitness of a parent under this paragraph, the court shall consider, without being limited to, the following, where the parent without justifiable cause fails to: (i) Provide care or to pay a reasonable portion of substitute physical care and maintenance where custody is lodged with others; (ii) Maintain regular visitation or other contact with the child as designed in a court approved plan to reunite the child with the parent; (iii) Maintain consistent contact, communication, or both with the child; and THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2255 (iv) Adjust his circumstances, conduct, or conditions to meet the needs of the child. (b) In considering termination of parental rights under subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall give primary consideration to the physical, mental, and emotional condition and needs of the child and determine whether termination is in the best interest of the child. (c) If the court does not make an order of termination of parental rights, it may grant an order under Code Section 15-11-34 if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child is a deprived child. 15-11-82. (a) The petition to terminate parental rights and all subsequent court documents in the proceeding shall be entitled 'In the matter of _______________, a child.', except upon appeal, in which event the anonymity of the child shall be preserved by appropriate use of initials. The petition shall be in writing. (b) The petition may be made by a juvenile court counselor or officer of that court, or employee of any public or private licensed child-caring agency, or by any interested person. In the event that the petition is made by an interested person, the petition shall be endorsed by the court pursuant to Code Section 15-11-23. (c) A petition made by a juvenile court counselor or officer of that court, or employee of a public or private licensed child-caring agency may be on information and belief of the petitioner. In all other cases the petition shall be made on the personal knowledge of the petitioner and shall be verified. (d) The petition shall state clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect thereof will be as stated in Code Section 15-11-80, and shall set forth in ordinary and concise language the facts required by Code Section 15-11-25. 15-11-83. (a) Upon filing of the petition, summons shall be issued forthwith on the child's parents, guardian, lawful custodian, and person presently having physical custody of the child. (b) A copy of the petition shall be attached to the summons in all cases other than service by publication. When served by publication, the notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition may be obtained by the child's parents, guardian, lawful custodian, and person presently having physical custody of the child. All summons shall contain a statement to the effect that the hearing is for the purpose of terminating parental rights. (c) The summons shall require the person who has physical custody of the child to appear personally and to bring the child before the court at the time and place stated in the summons. Where, at the court's discretion, it is deemed in the interest of the child that the child need not be brought before the court, the court may so indicate. The summons shall be served at least 30 days before the time set for the hearing and a copy of the petition shall be served together with the summons and shall be made in the manner provided in Code Section 9-11-4, relating to service in civil practice. (d) If the paternity of a child born out of wedlock has been established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party prior to the filing of the petition, the father shall be served with summons as provided by this article. Such father has the right to be heard unless he has relinquished all paternal rights with reference to the child. The putative father of the child whose paternity has not been so established, upon proof of his paternity of the child, may appear in the proceedings and be heard. If the identity of the putative father is unknown, the court may require the mother to execute an affidavit regarding the putative father as provided in Code Section 19-8-4 or show cause before the court if she refuses. If the identity and location of a putative father are known or can be ascertained by reasonable efforts, he shall be notified of the proceedings to terminate parental rights by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address. The court shall enter an order terminating the rights of the putative father if the court finds from the evidence that reasonable effort has been made to identify and locate him without success and if it finds that he has not lived with the child, nor contributed to its support, nor made any attempt to legitimate the child, and 2256 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, that he did not provide support for the mother, including medical care, either during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of the child. If the court finds from the evidence that reasonable effort has not been made to identify and locate the putative father, it shall direct the Department of Human Resources or a licensed childplacing agency to expend such additional effort, as the court shall specify, in the identification and location of the putative father and to report the results of the additional efforts to the court and shall continue the hearing until the additional effort has been expended and the results reported. If the court finds from the evidence that the putative father either lived with the child, or contributed to its support, or attempted to legitimate the child, or provided support for the mother, including medical care, during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of the child, then the court shall determine from the evidence whether such conduct by the putative father was sufficient to establish a familial bond between the putative father and the child. If the court finds that the conduct was sufficient to establish a familial bond, then the court shall enter an appropriate order designed to afford the putative father notice of the surrender, consent, or proceeding to terminate. The court shall not include the name of the mother in any public notice to the putative father if his name is known to the court. If the court finds that such conduct was not sufficient to establish a familial bond, then the court shall enter an order terminating the rights of the putative father. At the time of the hearing, upon proof of paternity being shown to the court, the father shall be allowed to petition for custody of the child and the court shall grant same, if such is in the best interest of the child. 15-11-84. (a) If any person named in and properly served with summons shall with- out reasonable cause fail to appear or, when directed in the summons, to bring the child before the court, then the court may issue a rule nisi against such person, directing that that person appear before the court to show cause why such person should not be held in contempt of court. (b) If the summons cannot be served, or if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it, the court may issue an order to take the child into protective custody. 15-11-85. (a) In any proceeding for terminating parental rights, or any rehearing or appeal thereon, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the child as his counsel and may appoint a separate guardian ad litem or a guardian ad litem who may be the same person as his counsel. (b) If the parent or parents of the child desire to be represented by counsel but are indigent, the court shall appoint an attorney for such parent or parents, which shall be a charge upon the funds of the county upon certification thereof by the court in the same manner as authorized for other expenses under Code Section 15-11-56. 15-11-86. In all proceedings under this article, the standard of proof to be adduced to terminate parental rights shall be by clear and convincing evidence. 15-11-87. The court may require a physical or mental evaluation of any parent, step- parent, guardian, or child involved in a proceeding under this article. 15-11-88. The record of the testimony of the parties adduced in any proceeding under this article shall not be admissible in any civil, criminal, or any other cause or proceed- ings in any court against a person named as respondent for any purpose whatsoever, except in subsequent deprivation or termination proceedings involving the same child or deprivation or termination proceedings involving the same respondent under this article. 15-11-89. The court shall conduct hearings, where appropriate, in accordance with Code Section 15-11-29. 15-11-90. (a) If, upon the entering of an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there is no parent having parental rights, the court shall make any of the follow- ing dispositions: commit the child to the custody of the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child-placing agency willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption or, in the absence of an adoption, in a foster home, or to take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child. (b) The custodian has authority to consent to the adoption of the child, his marriage, his enlistment in the armed forces of the United States, and surgical and other medical treatment for the child. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2257 (c) If a petition seeking the adoption of the child is not filed within one year after the date of the disposition order, the court shall then, and at least yearly thereafter as long as the child remains unadopted, review the circumstances of the child to determine what efforts have been made to assure that the child will be adopted. The court may then enter such orders as it deems necessary to further the adoption, including but not limited to another placement. 15-11-91. In a proceeding under this article, the provisions of Article 1 of this chapter shall apply unless in conflict with this article." Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Richardson of the 52nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 602. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken Alford N Alien N Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes N Harriett,B N Barnett.M Beck N Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G Brown,J Buck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Chambless N Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby N Cumrnings N Daugherty N Davis N Dean N Dixon NDobbs N Dover Dunn Y Edwards N Evans Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwill N Greene Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner N Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes N Hooks Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson, W Y Johnson.D N Johnson,F Y Johnson,G N Johnson,R Y Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder Y Logan N Long Lord N Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips, W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C N Walker ,L Ware N Watson N Watts White ,J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Workman N Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 110. The motion was lost, and the House disagreed to the Senate substitute to HB 602. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1150. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Logan of the 67th, Groover of the 99th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. 2258 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1150 The Committee of Conference on HB 1150 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1150 be adopted. The members of the Committee of Conference on HB 1150 from both houses felt that it would be appropriate at this time to limit the subject matter to the judicial system of the superior courts and to leave consideration of other officers until a subsequent session when such officers can be considered at length together. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSeonnaotroarb,le33RrdoyDEis.trBicatrnes /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /,s/Honorab,,le E. Roy LT am,bert Representative, 66th District /s/Honorable Warren D. Evans Representative, 84th District /s/Honorable Edward Hine, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/Honorable Denmark Groover Representative, 99th District A BILL To amend Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; to change the salary of district attorneys; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, is amended by striking paragraph (20) of subsection (a) of said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (20) to read as follows: "(20) Each superior court judge............................................................................. 54,500.00 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." Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by striking paragraph (21) of subsection (a) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (21) to read as follows: "(21) Each district attorney.................................................................................... 48,000.00 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." Section 3. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2259 Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lambert of the 66th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1150. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams,G N Adams,M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton N Foster Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Good win Y Greene N Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson,N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson NLee N Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 93, nays 63. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews N McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps N Moody Y Moore N Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parhara Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall NRay Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson N Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Williams of the 48th gave notice that at the proper time she would move that the House reconsider its action in adopting the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1150. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 358. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Adams of the 16th, Edwards of the 112th, Aaron of the 56th and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of distilled spirits, so as to limit the number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any political subdivision; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: 2260 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL To amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of distilled spirits, so as to limit the number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any political subdivision; to provide for exceptions; to provide that local governments may continue to further restrict the number of licenses; to provide for the transfer of certain licenses; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for purposes and policies; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of distilled spirits, is amended by designating the current Code sections as Part 1 and by adding at the end thereof, immediately following Code Section 3-4-50, a new Part 2 to read as follows: "Part 2 3-4-51. (a) (1) (A) The number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any county in which the retail sale of distilled spirits is authorized shall be limited to a maximum of one license per 3,000 persons, or major fraction thereof, who reside within the unincorporated area of the county. (B) The number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any municipality in which the retail sale of distilled spirits is authorized shall be limited to a maximum of one license per 3,000 persons, or major fraction thereof, who reside within the municipality. (2) Population figures shall be based on the population of the political subdivision as shown in the most recent official United States decennial census or as shown by satisfactory evidence presented by the applicant which evidence demonstrates to the governing authority that such census does not reflect the actual population of the political subdivision. (3) Notwithstanding the population of the unincorporated area of any county or of any municipality, the unincorporated area of each county and each municipality in which the retail sale of distilled spirits is authorized shall be authorized to issue two retail dealer licenses. (4) Nothing in this part shall be deemed or construed as prohibiting counties or municipalities from further limiting, based on population, the number of retail dealer licenses which shall be issued by such political subdivision. (b) (1) The limitation upon the number of retail dealer licenses to be issued as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to licenses issued prior to July 1, 1984, or to the renewal or transfer thereof. The limitation upon the number of retail dealer licenses to be issued as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to licenses issued after July 1, 1984, or to the renewal or transfer thereof, if, at the time the license was initially issued, such initial issue was in accordance with the limitations provided in subsection (a) of this Code section. (2) Upon the revocation of any license, no renewal thereof or new license therefor shall be issued contrary to the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section. (c) When additional retail dealer licenses become available by reason of an increase in population or by reason of a county or municipality initially permitting the sale of distilled spirits, no current retail dealer licensee or any person who has held a direct or indirect interest in a retail dealer license during the immediately preceding 12 months shall be entitled to apply for and receive more than one such newly available license in any political subdivision. (d) A retail dealer licensee shall be entitled to apply for a renewal of an annual license from year to year. If the retail dealer licensee complies with requirements adopted by the governing authority of the licensing political subdivision and pays the annual license fee, the governing authority shall grant a renewal of the annual license. Such license may be transferred pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 3-4-52. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2261 3-4-52. (a) (1) In cases where a retail licensee moves his package sales business from one location in the unincorporated area of a county to another location in the unincorporated area of such county, he shall be authorized to apply to the appropriate licensing authority to have the license for the location previously occupied apply to the new location. If the retail licensee complies with all requirements of state laws or local ordinances and pays a transfer fee not to exceed $100.00, the governing authority of the county shall authorize the existing license to apply to the new location. (2) In cases where a retail licensee moves his package sales business from one location in a municipality to another location within such municipality, he shall be authorized to apply to the appropriate licensing authority to have the license for the location previously occupied apply to the new location. If the retail licensee complies with all requirements of state laws or local ordinances and pays a transfer fee not to exceed $100.00, the governing authority of the municipality shall authorize the existing license to apply to the new location. (b) In cases where a retail licensee has made a bona fide sale of the retail dealer licensed establishment, he may make application for a transfer of such license to the purchaser of said retail dealer licensed establishment. If the transferee is otherwise qualified to hold a retail dealer license under state law and local ordinances and otherwise meets all the qualifications and requirements imposed on individuals making an initial application for a retail dealer license, the governing authority of the political subdivision shall transfer the license to the purchaser. The governing authority may charge a transfer fee not to exceed the annual retail dealer license fee levied by the governing authority. (c) If a retail dealer license is transferred under the provisions of subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section, the licensee may make application to the state for a like transfer of the corresponding state license. The state may issue a state retail dealers license provided all the qualifications and requirements imposed for such license are met and payment of all license and investigation fees are paid. 3-4-53. The General Assembly declares that this part is enacted pursuant to the authority granted to the state under the provisions of the Twenty-first Amendment to the United States Constitution and specifically for the following purposes and policies: (1) To prohibit illegal or unfair business practices and to seek retardation of sales abuse practices, especially to minors; (2) To foster greater control of enforcement through the process of license limitation; (3) To provide for equality and an orderly three-tier system for the distribution and retail sale of package distilled spirits in the State of Georgia; (4) To promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of Georgia; and (5) To provide for a retail distilled spirits system that will facilitate the accountability by retail dealers of state laws and regulations." Section 2. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read: Representative Cheeks of the 89th moves to amend the Senate substitute to HB 358 by deleting Section 2 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 2 to read as follows: "This Act shall become effective upon the signature of the Governor or upon its becoming law without the Governor's signature." The following amendment to the Cheeks amendment was read: 2262 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives Linder of the 44th and Ginsberg of the 122nd move to amend the Cheeks amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 358 by deleting all of the language in quotes and replacing in lieu thereof the following: "This Act will become effective on July 1, 1985." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.O Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield N Benn N Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J N Buck Burruss N Byrd Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin N Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Hanner Y Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Y Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder N Logan NLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews N McDonald McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L N Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall N Ray N Reaves N Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 74, nays 75. The amendment was lost. Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L Y Ware N Watson N Watts White ,J Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Ginsberg of the 122nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the Linder-Ginsberg amendment to the Cheeks amendment to the Senate substitute to HB 358. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Bostick Y Branch Bray N Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J N Buck Burruss NByrd Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2263 N Godbee Goodwin N Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Hooks Y Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson, D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews N McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L On the motion, the ayes were 85, nays 69. The motion prevailed. N Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Robinson N Ross N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend N Triplet! Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker,L N Ware N Watson N Watts WhiteJ Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr The Linder-Ginsberg amendment to the Cheeks amendment was again read. On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Alford Y Alien N Anderson YI rAtrrgpon Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck Y Benefield N Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray N Brooks N Brown, G Y Brown.J NBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch N Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin N Greene Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder N Logan N Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews N McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 90, nays 72. The amendment was adopted. Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L YWare N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr 2264 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the adoption of the Cheeks amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Alford N Alien N Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R N Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend N Triplett YTwiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Cheeks amendment, as amended, the ayes were 125, nays 21. The Cheeks amendment, as amended, was adopted. Representative Watson of the 114th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 358. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield N Benn Birdsong Y Bishop N Bolster Bostick Branch Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert Coleman N Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty N Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson.J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G . N Johnson.R N Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan YLong YLord N Lucas N Lupton N Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald McKelvey THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2265 McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray N Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith On the motion, the ayes were 91, nays 66. The motion prevailed. N Smyre N Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House amendment thereto: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House insist on its position in amending SB 319. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1324. By: Representative Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, so as to provide for staggered terms of members of the board of trustees of the county-wide library system; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4174), as amended by an Act approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4228), so as to provide for the composition of the library board of trustees; to provide for staggered terms of members of the board of trustees of the county-wide library system; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act providing for the establishment of a county-wide library system in Fulton County, approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 4174), as amended by an Act approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4228), is amended by striking Section 4 thereof in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. (a) Responsibility for constructing, operating, and maintaining all library facilities and services within the above-mentioned portions of Fulton County shall hereinafter be vested in the county-wide library system which shall be administered by the 2266 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 Act shall be and become members of the library board of trustees and shall serve in that capacity through midnight June 30, 1984. Commencing July 1, 1984, the composition of the library board of trustees shall be as hereinafter provided. (b) 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 of the library board of trustees. Each member selected pursuant to this subsection shall serve for a term of four years; provided that the term shall expire at midnight on June 30 of the fourth year of the term of each such member. (c) On or before July 1, 1984, the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County shall appoint six members of such library board of trustees, and of such membership one member shall be a resident of a municipality from the north Fulton area, one member shall be a resident of a municipality from the south Fulton area, one member shall be a resident from the special tax district of the unincorporated area, and three members shall be residents of the City of Atlanta. The Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall appoint a seventh member, who shall be a resident of any area of Fulton County. Each of the three members from designated areas of the county as stated above shall serve a term of four years; provided that the term shall expire at midnight on June 30 of the fourth year of such member's term. The three members from the City of Atlanta and the member appointed by the Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners shall serve a term of two years; provided that the term shall expire at midnight on June 30 of the second year of such member's term. Upon the expiration of all of the terms as set forth above, the members of the said library board of trustees shall thereafter serve a term of four years. (d) In addition to the above members of the library board of trustees, the following persons on the said board at the time of the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1984: 1. The chairman of the library board of trustees at the time of the effective date of this Act. 2. The immediate past chairman of said board if such person is on the library board of trustees at the time of the effective date of this Act. 3. One other person who is a member of the library board of trustees at the time of the effective date of this Act, such person to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners of Fulton County on or before July 1, 1984. 4. The purpose of this subsection is to provide for the continued service on the library board of three members who are serving on the effective date of this Act for a term of four years, beginning July 1, 1984. If either the present chairman or the immediate past chairman is unable to serve for the new term beginning July 1, 1984, or any portion of such term, the board of commissioners shall appoint any person on such present board of trustees to serve for such term or balance of such term. 5. At the expiration of the term of the persons serving under this subsection, the library board of trustees shall consist of eleven members, four under the provisions of subsection (b) and seven under subsection (c). (e) Members of the library board of trustees shall be removed for cause or for failure to attend three consecutive meetings pursuant to the bylaws of the library board of trustees. (f) Vacancies on the library board of trustees shall be filled in the same manner as appointments are made. If a vacancy occurs prior to the expiration of a trustee's term, the person who is appointed to fill that vacancy shall serve for the unexpired term. (g) The library board of trustees provided for in this section shall have general supervision of the county-wide library system provided for in this Act and shall have power to make reasonable rules and regulations for the operation of the county-wide THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2267 library system. Said board of trustees may establish branches and stations wherever deemed advisable and may carry on other forms of library extension service. Said board of trustees shall create the office of director and deputy director of library services and fix the terms of office and compensation of said officers, and said offices shall be filled by persons with professional library training and experience who shall be appointed by the board of trustees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2 of this Act, the director and deputy director of library services shall not be subject to the civil service laws and regulations of Fulton County. Other employees of the library board of trustees shall be subject to the civil service laws and regulations of Fulton County as provided in Section 2 of this Act, but such employees shall be subject to the budgetary laws and purchasing procedures and requirements of Fulton County in the same manner as other departments of the Fulton County government, and said county-wide library system shall be funded by appropriations made to the library board of trustees by the county in accordance with the budgetary laws and purchasing procedures and requirements of Fulton County. In addition thereto, the board of trustees may also receive funds to support financially the county-wide library system pursuant to a contract entered into under the provisions of subsection (h) of Section 1 of this Act. The board of trustees may also accept grants, bequests, or donations from any source to carry out the purposes and functions of the county-wide library system. The board of trustees may contract within the limits of funds made available to the board, provided that any such contract shall be made in accordance with the purchasing and contracting laws and regulations of Fulton County." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Colbert of the 23rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1324. 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 following Bill of the House: HB 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. HB 1211. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of 2268 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative districts; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Lester of the 23rd, Broun of the 46th, and Perry of the 7th. The Senate insists on its substitutes to the following Bills of the House: HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 559. By: Representatives Millsaps of the 61st, Martin of the 60th, Milford of the 13th, Lambert of the 66th, Wood of the 9th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence, so as to provide that each employee of the State of Georgia or of any branch, department, board, bureau, or commission of the State of Georgia who donates one of such employee's kidneys for the purpose of transplantation shall receive a leave of absence, with pay, of 30 days; and for other purposes. The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 361. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2269 HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, this afternoon. 2270 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order. The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HR 541. By: Representatives Home of the 103rd, Randall of the 101st, Pinkston of the 100th, Lucas of the 102nd, and Groover of the 99th: A RESOLUTION to amend a resolution authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, so as to release Bibb County from certain terms and conditions; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia; to amend a resolution authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 992), so as to strike and repeal certain provisions; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners proposes to construct, on the above-mentioned state property, facilities to house the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services; and WHEREAS, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, desires a conveyance from the state in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair said facility; and WHEREAS, the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services desires to consolidate its services and provide services to the public within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the property is all that tract of land, consisting of approximately 2.4 acres lying and being in the City of Macon, south of Oglethorpe Street, east of Third Street, west of Broadway, and north of the properties of Moate Produce Company and Stokes & Shaheen Produce Company, and more particularly shown as Parcel "A" on a plat of survey dated December 19, 1980, prepared for the State of Georgia by Tommie M. Donaldson, Jr., of Tribble & Richardson, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1617, said plat on file in the office of the State Properties Commission; and WHEREAS, the conveyance of such real property would be in the public interest, and the State of Georgia is willing to grant and convey the above-described 2.4 acres of property located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, in consideration of the monetary sum specified herein and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2271 Properties Commission, is authorized and empowered to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, the above-described 2.4 acres of real property located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, for the purpose of constructing a facility for the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services upon the following conditions: (1) Construction of the above-mentioned facility shall begin no later than five years from the date of execution of said conveyance between the State of Georgia and the Bibb County Board of Commissioners; and (2) Payment to the State of Georgia of $10.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized and empowered to execute a corrective instrument in accordance with the foregoing paragraph of this resolution so as to release and forever discharge the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, from certain terms and conditions contained in the original resolution authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 992). BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that a resolution authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 992), is amended by striking therefrom the following: "Authorizing and empowering the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, certain real property owned or claimed by the state, located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners proposes to construct, on the above-mentioned state property, facilities to house the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services; and WHEREAS, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, desires a conveyance from the state in order to construct, operate, maintain, and repair said facility; and WHEREAS, the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services desires to consolidate its services and provide services to the public within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia; and WHEREAS, the property is all that tract of land, consisting of approximately 2.4 acres lying and being in the City of Macon, south of Oglethorpe Street, east of Third Street, west of Broadway, and north of the properties of Moate Produce Company and Stokes & Shaheen Produce Company, and more particularly shown as Parcel 'A' on a plat of survey dated December 19, 1980, prepared for the State of Georgia by Tommie M. Donaldson, Jr., of Tribble & Richardson, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor No. 1617, said plat on file in the office of the State Properties Commission; and WHEREAS, the conveyance of such real property would be in the public interest, and the State of Georgia is willing to grant and convey the above-described 2.4 acres of property located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, in consideration of the monetary sum specified herein and upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the State of Georgia, acting by and through its State Properties Commission, is authorized and empowered to grant and convey to the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, the above-described 2.4 acres of real property located within the City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia, for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, and repairing a facility that will be utilized by the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services, upon the following conditions: 2272 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) Construction of the above-mentioned facility shall begin no later than five years from the date of execution of said conveyance between the State of Georgia and the Bibb County Board of Commissioners; and (2) Payment to the State of Georgia of $10.00 and other valuable considerations; and (3) Such other terms and conditions as the State Properties Commission shall determine to be in the best interests of the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that said real property is conveyed only for the purposes set out above and shall be valid only so long as the Bibb County Board of Commissioners, its successors and assigns, continues to maintain and operate the proposed facility to be utilized by the Bibb County Department of Family and Children Services; and, should said proposed facility be permanently abandoned or the use thereof permanently discontinued, said real property shall revert to the State of Georgia." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED that this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ENACTED THAT all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Groover of the 99th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 541. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamiiton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Jackson.J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Linder Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 119, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2273 HB 1276. By: Representative Russell of the 64th: A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to peer review groups for certain health professionals, so as to change certain definitions relating to peer review groups; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to peer review groups for certain health professionals, so as to change certain definitions relating to peer review groups; to provide for confidentiality of records of certain review organizations; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 6 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to peer review groups for certain health professionals, is amended by striking Code Section 31-7-131, relating to definitions regarding peer review groups, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-7-131 to read as follows: "31-7-131. As used in this article, the term: (1) 'Peer review' means the procedure by which professional health care providers evaluate the quality and efficiency of services ordered or performed by other professional health care providers, including practice analysis, inpatient hospital and extended care facility utilization review, medical audit, ambulatory care review, claims review, underwriting assistance, and the compliance of a hospital, nursing home, convalescent home, or other health care facility operated by a professional health care provider with the standards set by an association of health care providers and with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (2) 'Professional health care provider' means an individual who is licensed, or an organization which is approved, to practice or operate in the health care field under the laws of Georgia, including, but not limited to, the following individual or organizations: (A) A physician; (B) A dentist; (C) A podiatrist; (D) A chiropractor; (E) An optometrist; (F) A psychologist; (G) A pharmacist; (H) A registered or practical nurse; (I) A physical therapist; (J) An administrator of a hospital, a nursing or convalescent home, or other health care facility; and (K) A corporation or other organization operating a hospital, a nursing or convalescent home, or other health care facility. (3) 'Review organization' means any committee engaging peer review, which committee is established by one er mere state er local trade er professional societies or associations te gather aad- review information relating te the care and treatment ef patients fey members of- stteh societies er associations panel, committee, or organization which is primarily composed of professional health care providers or which provides professional liability insurance for health care providers and which engages in or utilizes peer reviews and gathers and reviews information relating to the care and treatment of patients for the purposes oft (A) Evaluating and improving the quality of health care rendered; (B) Reducing morbidity or mortality; or 2274 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, \\s) .Cj9tfloli9fiiii tiiu enforcing TO Keep within pco.sonfl oic bounds the eest ef health eare: Evaluating claims gainst health care providers or engages in underwriting decisions in connection with professional liability insurance coverage for health care providers. f4) 'Trade er professional society association' means hospital, nursing -home; medical, psychological; nursing, dental, optometric, pharmaceutical, chiropractic, and podiatric organizations having as members at least a majority ef the eligible licensees in the area or health eare facility er agency served by the particular society." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 31-7-133, relating to confidentiality of certain records, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-7-133 to read as follows: "31-7-133. Except in proceedings alleging violation of this article, the proceedings and records of a review committee organization shall be held in confidence and shall not be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any civil action against a profcssional health eare provider arising out of or otherwise directly related to the matters which are the subject of evaluation and review by such committee organization; and no person who was in attendance at a meeting of such committee organization shall be permitted or required to testify in any such civil action as to any evidence or other matters produced or presented during the proceedings of such committee organization or as to any findings, recommendations, evaluations, opinions, or other actions of such committee organization or any members thereof. However, information, documents, or records otherwise available from original sources are not to be construed as immune from discovery or used in any such civil action merely because they were presented during proceedings of such committee organization, nor should any person who testifies before such committee organization or who is a member of such committee organization be prevented from testifying as to matters within his knowledge; but such witness cannot be asked about his testimony before such a committee organization or about opinions formed by him as a result of the committee organization hearings." 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 repealed. Representative Russell of the 64th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1276. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bos tick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hami!ton,G Y Manner Y Hasty Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Jackson,J Y Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Linder Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W Y Pinkston Porter Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts On the motion, the ayes were 115, nays 0. The motion prevailed. 2275 White,J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Wilson Wood Y Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1391. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A BILL to be known as the "Cobb Transportation Authority Act"; to create the "Cobb Transportation Authority"; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To create a commission to study the desirability and feasibility of creating a transportation or transit authority for Cobb County; to provide for the members of the commission to be appointed by the board of commissioners of Cobb County and the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce; to direct the commission to make a report of its findings to the Cobb County delegation of the General Assembly; to provide for all related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. There is created a commission to study the desirability and feasibility of creating a transportation or transit authority for Cobb County. The commission shall consist of ten members. Five members shall be appointed by the board of commissioners of Cobb County and five members shall be appointed by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. Section 2. The initial meeting of the commission shall be called by the board of commissioners of Cobb County. At the initial meeting the commission shall elect a chairman and such other officers as may be deemed necessary; and the commission shall thereafter meet at the call of the chairman. Section 3. The members of the commission shall not receive any compensation from public funds and the commission shall have no authority to expend public funds. Section 4. The commission shall undertake a study of the public transportation and mass transit needs of Cobb County. The commission shall determine whether these needs would be best served by the creation of a transportation or transit authority for Cobb County. The commission shall specifically determine whether in its judgment these needs would be best served by the enactment of legislation similar to House Bill 1391 of the 1984 General Assembly as originally introduced in or adopted by the House of Representatives. Section 5. The commission shall make a report of its findings to the Cobb County delegation of the General Assembly no later than January 1, 1985, on which date the commission shall be abolished. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. 2276 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Thompson of the 20th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1391. The motion prevailed. HB 1025. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain requirements of motor vehicle liability policies and coverage of claims against uninsured motorists, so as to increase certain coverages in motor vehicle liability insurance policies; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1025 by striking from line 6 of page 1 the following: "to provide an effective date;", and inserting in its place the following: "to change certain procedures relating to penalties and attorney's fees; to provide for effective dates;". By inserting between lines 8 and 9 of page 2 the following: "Section 3. Said Code section is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (j) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (j) to read as follows: '(j) If the insurer shall refuse to pay any insured any loss covered by this Code section within 60 days after a demand has been made by the insured and a finding has been made that such refusal was made in bad faith, the insurer shall be liable to the insured in addition to any recovery under this Code section for not more than 25 percent of the recovery and all reasonable attorney's fees for the prosecution of the case under this Code section. rFhe amount ef- the reasonable attorney's fees shall fee deter- i the action. The question of bad faith, the amount of the penalty, if any, and the reasonable attorney's fees, if any, shall be determined in a separate action filed by the insured against the insurer after a judgment has been rendered against the uninsured motorist in the original tort action. The attorney's fees shall be fixed on the basis of competent expert evidence as to the reasonable value of the services, based on the time spent and legal and factual issues involved, in accordance with prevailing fees in the locality where the action is pending. The trial court shall have the discretion, if it finds such jury verdict fixing attorney's fees to be greatly excessive or inadequate, to review and amend such portion of the verdict fixing attorney's fees without the necessity of disapproving the entire verdict. The limitations contained in this paragraph in reference to the amount of attorney's fees are not controlling as to the fees which may be agreed upon by the plaintiff and his attorney for the services of the attorney in the action against the insurer.'" By striking from line 9 of page 2 the following: "Section 3", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 4". By adding before the period on line 12 of page 2 the following: ", except that Section 3 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without the Governor's approval". By striking from line 13 of page 2 the following: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2277 "Section 4", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 5". Representative Wood of the 9th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1025. The motion prevailed. HB 910. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to counties in general, so as to authorize county governing authorities, for the purpose of protecting and preserving the public health, safety, and welfare, to adopt ordinances relative to their unincorporated areas, violations of which ordinances may be punished by fine or imprisonment or both; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendments were read: Senate Amendment No. 1: Amend HB 910 by striking the period on line 10 of page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "; provided, however, jurisdiction over ordinances having to do with traffic offenses shall be in the court or courts having jurisdiction over state traffic offenses." Senate Amendment No. 2: Amend HB 910 by adding after the comma on line 24 of page 1 the following: "may provide for the regulation and control of litter in the same manner as municipal ordinances under Code Section 16-7-48,". Representative Bray of the 91st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HB 910. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Andersen Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y BrownJ YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Conneil Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,,! Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey 2282 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, action at law or in equity in any court of this state or of any other state or in any federal court, whether or not such action is pending on behalf of the financial institution at the time it takes possession. It may likewise defend any action at law or in equity pending against the financial institution at the time it takes possession. The department may, in its name as receiver of a corporation, institute and maintain any action which any director, officer, or such corporation or any shareholder or creditor thereof could have instituted or maintained. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of other laws to the contrary, the statute of limitations on all causes of action which may accrue to any financial institution over whose affairs the department is receiver shall be extended for a period of six months." Section 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 7-1-175 immediately following Code Section 7-1-174 to read as follows: "7-1-175. Within 180 days after the department takes possession of a financial institution, the department, as receiver, may at its election reject any executory contract to which the financial institution is party without further liability to the financial institution or the receiver or may reject any obligation of the financial institution as a lessee of real or personal property. The department's election to reject a lease creates no claim for rent other than rent accrued to the date of termination or for actual damages, if any, for such termination, not to exceed the equivalent of six months' payment." Section 4. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 7-1-176 immediately following Code Section 7-1-175 to read as follows: "7-1-176. (a) Whenever the department as receiver, with leave of court as provided in Code Section 7-1-156, undertakes to sell all or part of the assets of a financial institution in its possession in consideration of the assumption by the purchaser of the liabilities due to depositors and other creditors other than the holders of subordinated securities, the department shall be under no further obligation to file any inventory, appraisement, partial accounting, or deliver any notice to creditors other than holders of subordinated securities until the filing of the final accounting unless otherwise directed by the court. (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, in facilitation of a purchase of assets and assumption of liabilities as described in subsection (a) of this Code section, all or any part of the assets may be sold to the deposit insurer for the financial institution in liquidation notwithstanding such insurer's capacity as receiver or deputy receiver of the financial institution. Such insurer as receiver or deputy receiver may also borrow from itself in its corporate capacity any amounts necessary to facilitate the assumption of deposit liabilities by an existing financial institution or a newly chartered financial institution, assigning any part or all of the assets of the closed bank as security for such loan." Section 5. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 7-1-491, relating to financing involving directors or officers, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, a bank or trust company shall not make loans or otherwise extend financing to one of its directors or policymaking officers which in aggregate amount exceeds the principal sum of $25,000.00 or such higher amount as the department may establish which is not in excess of the limits set forth in Code Section 7-1-285." Section 6. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 7-4-17, relating to the requirement that payment upon any debt be applied first to interest and that no interest be paid upon unpaid interest and exceptions, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 7-4-17 to read as follows: "7-4-17. When a payment is made upon any debt, it shall be applied first to the discharge of any interest due at the time, and the balance, if any, shall be applied to the reduction of the principal. If the payment does not extinguish the interest then due, no interest shall be calculated on such balance of interest and interest shall be calculated only on the principal amount up to the time of the next payment^ except as the parties THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2283 otherwise provide by written contract. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions against charging interest en unpaid interest, en On loans having first priority on real estate and on loans secured by the pledge or assignment of instruments evidencing loans having first priority on real estate, the parties by written contract may lawfully agree that unpaid interest when due shall be added to the unpaid principal balance of the indebtedness and that the increased principal balance of the indebtedness bear interest pursuant to the terms of the contract." Section 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Beck of the 148th moves to amend the Senate substitute to HB 1149 by striking lines 14 through 16 on page 1 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "with respect to the right of the". By striking lines 1 through 19 on page 5 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: '"7-4-17. When a payment is made upon any debt, it shall be applied first to the discharge of any interest due at the time, and the balance, if any, shall be applied to the reduction of the principal. If the payment does not extinguish the interest then due, no interest shall be calculated on such balance of interest and interest shall be calculated only on the principal amount up to the time of the next payment. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions against charging interest on unpaid interest, on loans having first priority on real estate and on loans secured by the pledge or assignment of instruments evidencing loans having first priority on real estate, the parties by written contract may lawfully agree that unpaid interest when due shall be added to the unpaid principal balance of the indebtedness and that the increased principal balance of the indebtedness bear interest pursuant to the terms of the contract.'" Representative Beck of the 148th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 1149. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton N Foster Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum 2284 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips, W Y Pinkston Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield On the motion, the ayes were 128, nays 4. The motion prevailed. Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr HB 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the membership of the committee; to provide for alternate members; to provide for the chairman and secretary of the committee; to provide for meetings; to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of rooms and other areas; to provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment; to provide for the payment of invoices; to provide for the employment of the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst; to provide for the employment and compensation of personnel to assist the legislative counsel, legislative fiscal officer, legislative budget analyst, and the executive director of the Legislative Educational Research Council; to amend Code Section 20-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the executive director and staff of the Legislative Educational Research Council, so as to change the provisions relating to the employment and compensation of the executive director and other personnel; to amend Code Section 45-12-78 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the responsibility of budget unit heads to submit annual budget estimates, so as to change the provisions relating to budget estimates for the General Assembly; to require a line item budget for certain legislative functions; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Legislative Services Committee, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 28-4-1, relating to the creation, membership, and meetings of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) There is created the Legislative Services Committee, hereinafter called the committee, to be composed of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Banking and Finance Committee of the THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2285 Senate, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the majority caucus chairman of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be authorized to appoint not more than two alternates from the membership of their respective houses. An alternate may serve in the absence of an above-named officer as directed by the President of the Senate in the case of absences of Senate members and as directed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in the case of absences of House members. In even-numbered years, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be chairman of the committee, and the Secretary of the Senate shall be secretary of the committee. In odd-numbered years, the President of the Senate shall be chairman of the committee, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be secretary of the committee." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 28-4-1, relating to the creation, membership, and meetings of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The committee shall meet on the third Monday of each month under such procedures as shall be adopted by the committee. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or upon the call of a majority of the members of the committee. Nine members of the committee shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of those members present at a meeting of the committee, provided such members present constitute a quorum, shall be necessary to transact business of the committee. The chairman shall be entitled to vote on all matters requiring a vote of the committee." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 28-4-2, relating to the powers of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The committee is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the committee or which have been assigned jointly to the Senate and House of Representatives; provided, however, that the Senate is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the Senate and that the House of Representatives is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the House of Representatives. Any repair, construction, or renovation by the committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives in an amount exceeding $5,000.00 shall be included in the budget document as an object class and shall be accomplished on a competitive bid basis unless such repair, construction, or renovation is accomplished by another state agency. The committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives shall adopt procedures relative to competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives may adopt procedures to provide for emergency repairs other than by competitive bids." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 28-4-2, relating to the powers of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (d), (e), and (f) to read as follows: "(d) The committee shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment which are required jointly for the Senate and House of Representatives; provided, however, that the Senate shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Senate and that the House of Representatives shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the House of Representatives. Such procurement by the committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives may 2286 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be accomplished through a state-wide contract which has been approved by the Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Division and which was entered into as a result of competitive bids. As often as possible, procurement shall be accomplished through the Department of Administrative Services Central Supply. All other procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in an amount exceeding $3,000.00 on any single order shall be accomplished by competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall adopt procedures relative to competitive bids. The committee may adopt procedures to provide for emergency procurement of supplies and materials without competitive bids if a majority of the total membership of the committee determines that an emergency exists. The Senate or the House of Representatives may adopt procedures to provide for the emergency procurement of supplies and materials without competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives may adopt procedures for the emergency repair or replacement of equipment without competitive bids. (e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the legislative branch according to the following functions: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House, Clerk of the House, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Legislative Budget Office, Legislative Fiscal Office, and Legislative Educational Research Council. (f) At least once every five years, the committee shall have performed a management audit of the financial practices and operations of the legislative branch of government. Each year the state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of at least one of the legislative functions listed in subsection (e) of this Code section." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding after subsection (a) of Code Section 28-4-6, relating to the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst, a new subsection to be designated as subsection (a.l) to read as follows: "(a.l) The legislative fiscal officer is authorized on behalf of the legislative branch to pay any properly authorized invoice which does not exceed $5,000.00. Any invoice which exceeds $5,000.00 may not be paid by such fiscal officer without prior approval of the committee. All invoices shall contain in detail a description of the work performed, materials used or purchased and any other information pertinent to the obligation. Before the fiscal officer may pay any invoice, a requisition or purchase order covering such invoice and signed by the person or persons authorized by the Legislative Services Committee and evidence of delivery must have been submitted to the fiscal officer. A list of all invoices which have been paid shall be submitted by the fiscal officer to the committee on a monthly basis." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 28-4-6, relating to the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst, a new subsection to be designated as subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) A majority vote of the total membership of the Legislative Services Committee shall be necessary to employ the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst. Their terms of office shall be the time for which the members of the General Assembly are elected and until their successors are elected." Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 28-4-7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 28-4-7 to read as follows: "28-4-7. (a) Personnel to assist the legislative counsel, the legislative fiscal officer, the legislative budget analyst, and the executive director of the Legislative Educational Research Council shall be employed upon a majority vote of the members of the committee. Such personnel shall be subject to the supervision of the respective three officials with reference to the duties of their employment. (b) The legislative counsel, the legislative fiscal officer, the legislative budget analyst, the executive director of the Legislative Educational Research Council, and such personnel shall receive such compensation as approved by a majority vote of the members of the committee. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2287 (c) The committee shall provide office space for such officials and personnel; and they shall be furnished with supplies, materials, furniture, furnishings, books, equipment, and services." Section 8. Code Section 20-7-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the executive director and staff of the Legislative Educational Research Council, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b), which reads as follows: "(b) The council is authorized to employ an executive director and such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the council. The executive director and other employees of the council shall be under the Employees' Retirement System, but only secretarial and clerical employees shall be under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) The council shall have an executive director and such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the council as determined by the Legislative Services Committee pursuant to Code Section 28-4-7. The executive director and other employees of the council shall be under the Employees' Retirement System, but only secretarial and clerical employees shall be under the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. The compensation of the executive director and any other personnel of the council shall be determined pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 28-4-7." Section 9. Code Section 45-12-78 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the responsibility of budget unit heads to submit annual budget estimates, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) The budget estimates for the General Assembly, including all the legislative agencies, shall be prepared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and such other legislative officers as appropriate and shall be submitted to the director of the budget at the same time as other budget estimates are submitted. The Department of Audits and Accounts, for the purpose of this part, is a legislative agency and shall be construed in all respects as such; and the budget estimate for said department shall be prepared by the state auditor and shall be included in the budget report without revision and shall not be subject to review or control by the Office of Planning and Budget. The director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall assist in the preparation of these budget estimates, if requested. Beginning July 1, 1985, the General Assembly shall include in the budget document for the legislative branch of government a line item budget for each of the following legislative functions: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House, Clerk of the House, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Legislative Budget Office, Legislative Fiscal Office, and Legislative Educational Research Council." Section 10. The committee shall submit to the members of the General Assembly in January of each year a written report of its activities and decisions of the previous year. The report shall include separate, itemized statements of expenditures for the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate. Section 11. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 12. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 900. The motion prevailed. HB 1211. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of 2288 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative districts; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1211 by striking from line 13 of page 1 the following: "No. 144 and 145", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "No. 28, 34, 144, and 145". By adding between lines 14 and 15 of page 1 the following: '"District No. 28 - 1 Representative Fulton Tract 76.02 Blocks 306 and 309 Tracts 77.01 and 77.02 Tract 80 Blocks 401, 402, and 404 through 410 Blocks 501 through 509 Tract 103 Block Group 1 Blocks 211, 212, 214, 311 through 314, 316 through 321, and 323 Block Groups 4 through 8 Tract 105.05 Block Groups 1 and 9 Tract 113.02 Blocks 312, 401 through 405, 415, 420 through 438, and 501' 'District No. 34-1 Representative Fulton Tracts 60 through 62, 66.01, 66.02, and 76.01 Tract 76.02 Block Groups 1 and 2 Blocks 301 through 304, 308, 310, and 311 Tract 80 Block Groups 1, 2, and 3 Block 403 Block 510 Block Group 6 Tract 81.01'" Representative Matthews of the 145th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1211. The motion prevailed. HB 1274. By: Representatives Argo of the 68th, Logan of the 67th, Milford of the 13th, and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to repeal "An Act to provide for a board of elections in certain counties"; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2289 The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1274 by adding on Page 2, line 7, after the word "Registration" the following: "(H.B. 1272)". Representative Logan of the 67th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1274. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isaksun Y Jackson,J Y Jackson,N Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 136, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Philli Ps,L Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolution of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and lost: Representatives Moore of the 139th and Matthews of the 145th move to amend SR 265 by inserting the words "farm belt" after the word "state" wherever it may appear in the title. 2290 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Childers of the 15th moved that SR 265 be placed upon the table. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield N Benn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster N Bostick N Branch YBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd Caldwell N Carter N Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman Colwell N Connell N Cooper Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards Evans N Felton N Foster Galer N Ginsberg N God bee Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton, D N Hamilton,G N Manner Y Hasty NHays N Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N Jackson.W N Johnson.D Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson.R Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Linder N Logan N Long N Lord N Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 13, nays 135. The motion was lost. N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson N Ross N Royal Russell Selman Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas Thompson N Townsend N Triplett Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L Y Ware N Watson N Watts White.J Y White.T Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read: Representatives Hanner of the 131st, Patten of the 149th, Greene of the 130th, and Balkcom of the 140th move to amend SR 265 by striking on page 1, line 2; page 2, line 28; and page 3, lines 1, 7, and 11, the words "Peach State Parkway", and inserting in lieu thereof the words "Georgia Farm Belt Freeway". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo N Athon Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster N Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2291 Y Hamilton.D Y Hamiltun.G Y Banner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson.F N Johnson,G Y Johnson, R Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding N Richardson N Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 99, nays 47. The amendment was adopted. Y Townsend N Triplet! Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jacksun.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 146, nays 8. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. 2292 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1292 by striking lines 29 through 34 of page 15. By striking lines 24 through 26 of page 16 and inserting in their place the following: "(b) This chapter shall not apply to public utility corporations operating under the supervision of the Georgia Public Service Commission." Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1292. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in substituting same: HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. Representative Cheeks moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 272 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 Cheeks of the 89th, Johnson of the 72nd, and Coleman of the 118th. 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 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. Representative Richardson of the 52nd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 602 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2293 The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Thomas of the 69th, and Groover of the 99th. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1418. By: Representative Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that a copy of any submission made by a county or municipality to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 shall be transmitted to the Attorney General; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide that a copy of any submission made by a county, municipality, or local board of education to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 shall be transmitted to the Attorney General; to authorize the Attorney General to review and comment on the adequacy of such submission and to assist the county, municipality, or local board of education in making such submission; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section 36-60-11 to read as follows: "36-60-11. (a) Whenever any county, municipality, or local board of education of this state takes any action which must be submitted for review to the United States Department of Justice pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C., Section 1973c., a copy of such submission shall be transmitted to the Attorney General. (b) Whenever any county, municipality, or local board of education is required to submit a local Act of the General Assembly to the United States Department of Justice for review pursuant to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C., Section 1973c., a copy of such submission shall be submitted to the Attorney General. (c) The Attorney General shall be authorized to review and comment to the county, municipality, or local board of education on the adequacy of a submission received by that officer pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this Code section. The Attorney General shall be further authorized to assist any county, municipality, or local board of education in the preparation of a submission to the United States Department of Justice." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Bishop of the 94th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1418. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2294 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown ,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson,R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 135, nays 3. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr 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 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. Representative Peters of the 2nd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1373 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 Peters of the 2nd, Rainey of the 135th, and Twiggs of the 4th. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2295 BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1475 by adding a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Code Section 48-5-41(5) is hereby amended by adding after 48-5-41(5)(B)(iii) a new section C to read as follows: (C) A hospital as described in this paragraph shall be conclusively presumed to meet the exemption provided in this paragraph if it is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals and is qualified as an exempt organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1954, Section 501(c)(3), as amended."; By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5; By adding in the title on Page 1, line 7, after the word "applicability" the following: "to provide for conclusive presumption of exemption of non-profit hospital;". Representative Dover of the llth moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1475. The motion prevailed. 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 to the following Bill of the House: HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Bryant of the 3rd, Starr of the 44th, and Mine of the 52nd. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House substitute thereto: SB 361. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 361. 2296 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 559. By: Representatives Millsaps of the 61st, Martin of the 60th, Milford of the 13th, Lambert of the 66th, Wood of the 9th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to leaves of absence, so as to provide that each employee of the State of Georgia or of any branch, department, board, bureau, or commission of the State of Georgia who donates one of such employee's kidneys for the purpose of transplantation shall receive a leave of absence, with pay, of 30 days; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 559 by adding at the end of Section 1 on line 25 of page 1, following the sentence ending with the word "benefits" and preceding the quotation mark, a new sentence to read as follows: "The employee shall not be entitled to such leave of absence with pay unless he furnishes to his supervisor or other proper authority a statement from a medical practitioner who is to perform such transplantation procedure or from a hospital administrator that the employee is making a kidney donation as provided in this Code section. If such donation does not occur, the provisions of this Code section shall not be applicable." Representative Millsaps of the 61st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 559. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Charabless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Banner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnscm.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.! Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Rarasey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrpd Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2297 Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 140, nays 1. The motion prevailed. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Garner of the 30th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Greene of the 26th. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1135. By: Representative Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of business opportunities, so as to provide additional definitions; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 848. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Redding, ST.; and for other purposes. HR 849. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION commending Chris Hardnett; and for other purposes. HR 850. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 31st, Adams of the 36th, Greer of the 39th, and Couch of the 40th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jackson O'Neal Lamb for his distinguished service to the State of Georgia and expressing regrets at his passing; and for other purposes. HR 851. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION commending Polly Lewis; and for other purposes. HR 852. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION commending George and Alfreda Trawick; and for other purposes. HR 853. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION commending the Toney Gardens Civic Association; and for other purposes. 2298 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HR 854. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th, Hooks of the 116th, Chambless of the 133rd, Hirsch of the 96th, Childers of the 15th, and Selman of the 32nd: A RESOLUTION commending the House Infant Mortality Rate Study Committee; and for other purposes. HR 855. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th, Murphy of the 18th, Sherrod of the 143rd, Patten of the 149th, Beck of the 148th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the doorkeeper and assistant doorkeepers of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. HR 856. By: Representative Connell of the 87th: A RESOLUTION commending Harry W. Jernigan, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 857. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th and Godbee of the 110th: A RESOLUTION commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Salzburger Emigration to Ebenezer, Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 858. By: Representative McVeigh of the 155th: A RESOLUTION commending Miss Viola E. Burroughs; and for other purposes. HR 859. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Horace Philpot; and for other purposes. HR 860. By: Representative Porter of the 119th: A RESOLUTION honoring Ms. Angie Hammock; and for other purposes. HR 861. By: Representative Hooks of the 116th: A RESOLUTION welcoming the Interdenominational Ministers' Wives Conference to Americus; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 93. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Kidd of the 25th and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to regulate behavioral science practitioners; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative intent, purpose, and findings; and for other purposes. The previous question was ordered. By unanimous consent, the following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn: A BILL To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of certain practitioners of professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to provide for standards committees; to prohibit certain advertisements, use of titles, and representations; to provide for exemptions; to prohibit certain practices; to provide experience, education, training, examination, and other requirements for licensure in THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2299 the professions regulated; to provide for reciprocity; to authorize the performance of certain activities and services by licensees, subject to certain limitations; to provide for fees; to provide for licenses issued under this chapter; to provide for continuing education; to provide for disciplinary actions and for subpoenas, investigations, hearings, and proceedings related thereto; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for injunctive and other relief; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for termination of the board and the repeal of laws relating thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by adding immediately following Chapter 7 of Title 43 a new Chapter 7A to read as follows: "CHAPTER 7A 43-7A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law.' 43-7A-2. It is declared to be the purpose of the General Assembly that the activities of certain persons who utilize certain titles relating to professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy be regulated to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state. 43-7A-3. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Advertise' means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distrib- uted any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory, or on radio or television. (2) 'Allied profession' means the practice of medicine, psychiatric nursing, applied psychology, or pastoral counseling. (3) 'Board' means the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists established by this chapter. (4) 'Counseling techniques' means those techniques used to help persons learn how to solve problems and make decisions related to personal growth, vocation, family, social, and other interpersonal concerns. (5) 'Direction' means the ongoing administrative overseeing of a specialty practitioner's work for the purpose of assuring the quality of the services rendered by that practitioner. Direction may be provided by any person acceptable to the standards committee for that specialty in which the practitioner is working. (6) 'Fee' means money or anything of value, including but not limited to a salary, offered or received as compensation in return for rendering services in any specialty. (7) 'Joint-secretary' means the joint-secretary of the state examining boards. The joint-secretary shall serve as secretary to the board. (8) 'Marriage and family therapy' means that specialty which centers primarily upon family relationships and the relationship between husband and wife and which includes, without being limited to, premarital, marital, sexual, family, predivorce, and postdivorce issues. This therapy also involves an applied understanding of the dynamics of marital and family systems, along with the application of psychotherapeutic and counseling techniques for the purpose of resolving intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict and changing perception, attitudes, and behavior in the area of marriage and family life. (9) 'Practice a specialty' means to offer to render for a fee or to render for a fee any service involving the application of principles, methods, or procedures of professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. (10) 'Private practice' means practice of a specialty other than in a public or nonprofit agency or entity. (11) 'Professional counseling' means that specialty which utilizes counseling techniques based on principles, methods, and procedures of counseling that assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, and interpersonal concerns; 2300 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, utilizes information and community resources for personal, social, or vocational development; utilizes individual and group techniques for facilitating problem solving, decision making, and behavior change; utilizes functional assessment, vocational planning and guidance for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability or handicapping condition; utilizes referral, supervision, or direction for persons who request counseling services; and utilizes methods for designing, conducting, and interpreting research, consultation, or both. (12) 'Psychotherapeutic techniques' means those specific counseling techniques involving the in-depth exploration and treatment of interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics but shall not include the performance of those activities exclusively reserved to any other business or profession by any other chapter of this title. (13) 'Recognized educational institution' means any educational institution which grants a bachelor's, master's, specialist, or doctoral degree and which is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. (14) 'Social work' means that specialty which helps individuals, families, couples, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning by assisting in the obtaining or improving of tangible social and health services and by counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques in a variety of settings which include but are not limited to mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice. (15) 'Specialty' means social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, or any combination thereof. (16) 'Supervision' means the direct clinical review, for the purpose of training or teaching, by a supervisor of a specialty practitioner's interaction with a client. It may include, without being limited to, the review of case presentations, audio tapes, video tapes, and direct observation in order to promote the development of the practitioner's clinical skills. (17) 'Supervisor' means a person who meets the requirements established by the standards committee for that specialty which is being supervised and who is either licensed under this chapter or is a psychiatrist or a psychologist. (18) 'The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education' means the national accrediting agency for marriage and family therapy education as recognized by the United States Department of Education. (19) 'The Council on Social Work Education' means the national accrediting agency for social work education as recognized by the United States Department of Education and National Commission on Accrediting. 43-7A-4. (a) There is created the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The board shall consist of ten members who have been residents of this state for at least 12 months prior to taking office. The ten members shall be constituted as follows: (1) Three members licensed in professional counseling, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (2) Three members licensed as social workers, one of whom shall be designated at the time of appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, the other two of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending Decem- ber 31, 1987, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988; and (4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988. (b) All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confir- mation by the Senate. Those members first appointed to the board under this chapter shall serve for initial terms of office beginning September 1, 1985. Those members of THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2301 the board required to be licensed and who are first appointed to the board shall be persons who are practicing in the designated specialty at the time of appointment and who must be licensed therein as required within 12 months following their appointment. (c) After the initial terms specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, members of the board shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms. (d) Members of the board may be removed by the Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, or conviction of any felony. (e) Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified. (f) Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in regular session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts upon that appoint- ment. 43-7A-5. (a) The members of the board shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of their office. Within 30 days after taking the oath of office, the first board appointed under this chapter shall meet for an organizational meeting on call by the joint-secretary. At such meeting and at an organizational meeting in January every odd- numbered year thereafter, the board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for terms of two years. (b) The quorum for the transaction of business of the board shall be as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-1-12. (c) Unless specifically delegated to a standards committee pursuant to Code Section 43-7A-6, the board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter; (2) To issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure to practice a specialty in this state; (3) To deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to practice a specialty in this state; (4) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter; (5) To conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter; (6) To issue to specialists licensed under this chapter certificates under the seal of the board evidencing such licensure and signed, either by hand or facsimile signature, by the chairperson of the board and the joint-secretary; (7) To adopt a seal; and (8) To do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter. (d) The board shall adopt a code of ethics to govern the behavior of persons licensed under this chapter, including but not limited to the prohibiting of practice in those areas in which the specialty practitioner has not obtained university level graduate training or substantially equivalent supervised experience. (e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (f) After a person has applied for licensure, no member of the board may supervise or direct such applicant for a fee nor shall any member vote on any applicant previously supervised or directed by that member. (g) The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson of the board or at the written request of any four members of the board. 43-7A-6. (a) Those members of the board from the professional counseling specialty, the social work specialty, and the marriage and family therapy specialty shall constitute 2302 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, a separate standards committee for their respective specialty. Each standards committee by majority vote shall approve or disapprove the granting of all licenses in that specialty, approve the examination required of applicants for licensure in that committee's specialty and provide for the grading of that examination, and provide for other matters relating to licensure in that specialty. (b) No decision of a standards committee shall become effective until approved by the board. The board may initiate or otherwise act regarding any matter in which a standards committee is authorized to act. No decision of the board regarding a particular specialty shall become effective without the approval of at least two of the members of the standards committee for that specialty. (c) Meetings of a standards committee shall be reimbursed on the same basis as board meetings. 43-7A-7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not advertise that such person is so licensed nor use the title 'professional counselor,' 'social worker,' 'marriage and family therapist,' or any combination of such titles, or any other name, style, or description denoting that such person is licensed under this chapter. (b) The prohibition of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following persons: (1) Persons engaged in the practice of any specialty prior to July 1, 1985, but the prohibition of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to such persons on and after July 1, 1987; (2) Persons licensed to practice medicine or applied psychology under Chapter 34 or 39, respectively, of this title; (3) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any agency or department of the federal government or any licensed hospital or long-term care facility, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such agency, department, hospital, or facility; (4) Persons who, prior to July 1, 1987, engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any agency or department of the state or any of its political subdivisions, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such an agency or department; (5) Students of a recognized educational institution who are preparing to become practitioners of a specialty, but only if the services they render as such practitioners are under supervision and direction and their student status is clearly designated by the title 'trainee' or 'intern'; (6) Primary, middle, or secondary school social workers certified as school social workers by the Department of Education but only in the course of such employment and only when designated by the title 'school social worker'; (7) Active members of the clergy but only when the practice of their specialty is in the course of their service as clergy and members of religious ministries responsible to their established ecclesiastical authority who possess a master's degree or its equivalent in theological studies; (8) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of the Department of Family and Children Services but only when engaged in such practice as an employee of that department; and (9) Persons who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may use the title 'social worker.' (c) Unless exempt under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section, a person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not practice a specialty for any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which uses in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of this Code section, or which so uses the terms 'professional counseling,' 'social work,' or 'marriage and family therapy,' or any combination of any such terms. 43-7A-8. No person shall be eligible for licensure under this chapter unless such per- son furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board of all of the following: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2303 (1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-7A-11, 43-7A-12, or 43-7A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought; (2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-7A-9, except that: (A) Persons practicing a specialty on or before July 1, 1985, who have applied for licensure prior to July 1, 1986, and who meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section; and (B) Persons meeting the requirements of Code Section 43-7A-10, relating to licensure by reciprocity, shall not be required to pass such examination; (3) Having paid any required license fee; and (4) Having furnished at least two personal references from supervisors, teachers, or any combination thereof. 43-7A-9. The board shall provide for the conduct of examinations for licensure in each specialty at least twice a year. Examinations may be written, oral, experiential, or any combination thereof and shall deal with such theoretical and applied fields as prescribed by the board. The examinee's name shall not be disclosed to any person grading the examination until that grading is complete. 43-7A-10. The board may issue a license without examination to any applicant licensed in a specialty under the laws of another state or territory having requirements for licensure in that specialty which are substantially equal to the licensure requirements for that specialty in this state if that state or territory accords a similar privilege to holders of licenses under this chapter. 43-7A-11. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows: (1) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (2) A specialist degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and two years of directed experience with at least one year under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board; or (3) A master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and four years of directed experience with at least one year under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board. Up to one year of such directed experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of the degree program, (b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, community, or industrial organizations. 43-7A-12. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in social work are as follows: (1) For licensure as a master's social worker, a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and one year's full-time directed experience and one year's full-time supervised experience in the practice of social work following the granting of that degree; and (2) For licensure as a clinical social worker: (A) A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and (B) Four years' full-time supervised experience in the practice of social work following granting of the master's degree, except that one year of supervised experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of a degree program. A doctoral degree in a specialty, an allied profession, or child and family development may substitute for one year of such supervised experience. At least one year of experience shall have occurred within two years immediately preceding application for licensure as a clinical social worker, or the applicant shall have met 2304 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, the continuing education requirement established by the board for clinical social work during the year immediately preceding application. (b) Licensed master's social workers may render or offer to render to individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, governmental units, or the general public service which is guided by knowledge of social resources, social systems, and human behavior. They may provide evaluation, prevention, and intervention services which include but are not restricted to community organization, counseling techniques, and supportive services such as administration, direction, consultation, research, or education. The first two years of their practice after licensure as a master's social worker shall be under direction and may only be in a public or private nonprofit agency or other licensed private agency approved by the board. Thereafter, they may engage in private practice, except that those social workers whose practice includes counseling or psychotherapeutic techniques may only engage in such practice under the supervision of a duly qualified supervisor and only for such period of time as is prescribed for qualification to take the clinical social work licensing examination. The supervision schedule and supervisor must be acceptable to the board and must be approved prior to entering private practice. (c) Licensed clinical social workers may provide supervision, direction, psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, may interpret the psychosocial dynamics of a situation to individuals, couples, families, or groups in such settings as private practice, health care facilities, and schools, and may provide direct evaluation, prevention, and intervention services in situations threatened or affected by social and intrapersonal stress or health impairment. 43-7A-13. The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy are as follows: (1) A master's degree from a program in any specialty, any allied profession, applied child and family development, applied sociology, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, which degree shall have been granted by a recognized educational institution and, after July 1, 1987, shall include a course of study in the principles and practice of marriage and family therapy; four years' full-time post-master's experience under direction in the practice of any specialty, one year of which may have been in an approved internship program before or after the granting of the master's degree and two years of which shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy; and 200 hours of supervision, 100 hours of which shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy; or (2) A doctorate degree in a program, which degree and program shall meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section; two years' full-time post-master's experience under direction in the practice of marriage and family therapy, one year of which may have been in an approved internship program; and 100 hours of supervision in the practice of marriage and family therapy, 50 hours of which may have been obtained while a student or intern in an accredited doctoral program. 43-7A-14. Application, examination, license, license renewal, and penalty fees shall be established by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-1-7. 43-7A-15. Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates for licenses issued under this chapter shall be established pursuant to Code Section 43-1-4. No person whose license has expired shall have such license reinstated without complying with the rules and regulations regarding reinstatement set forth by the board. 43-7A-16. The board shall establish continuing education requirements for license renewal. The number of hours of continuing education in each specialty shall not exceed the number of hours available that year in each such specialty in board approved courses within the state. The board may waive these continuing education requirements for not more than 12 months, but such waiver shall only be available upon the licensee's satisfactory showing to the board of undue hardship. 43-7A-17. (a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person licensed by the board or to discipline a person licensed by the board, upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the licensee or applicant has: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2305 (1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this chapter or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that he meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he so desires; (2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a specialty or on any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the specialty; or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board; (3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection, the term 'felony' shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; (4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where: (A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge; (B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge. The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime; (5) Had his license to practice a specialty revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had other disciplinary action taken against him by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; (6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice the specialty, or of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the specialty but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the specialty; (7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by the board to practice unlawfully a specialty or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board; (8) Violated a statute, law, or any 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 punishable), which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of the specialty, when the licensee 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, consent decree, or license reinstatement; (9) Been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction within or without this state; any such adjudication shall automatically suspend the 2306 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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; or (10) Displayed an inability to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material. (b) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' with respect to emergency action by a state examining board and summary suspension of a license are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Code section. (c) For purposes of this Code section, the board may obtain, through subpoena by the joint-secretary, upon reasonable grounds, any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board. (d) When the board finds that any person is unqualified to be granted a license or finds that any person should be disciplined pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or the laws, rules, or regulations relating to a specialty, the board may take any one or more of the following actions: (1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; (2) Administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; (3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connec- tion with any condition which may be attached to the restoration of said license; (4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; (5) Revoke any license; (6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct; or (7) Impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of a law, rule, or regula- tion relating to the specialty. (e) In addition to and in conjunction with the actions described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the board may make a finding adverse to the licensee or applicant but withhold imposition of judgment and penalty; or it may impose the judgment and penalty but suspend enforcement thereof and place the licensee on probation, which probation may be vacated upon noncompliance with such reasonable terms as the board may impose. (f) Initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be had solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board. (g) In its discretion, the board may reinstate a license which has been revoked or issue a license which has been denied or refused, following such procedures as the board may prescribe by rule; and, as a condition thereof, it may impose any disciplinary or cor- rective method provided in this Code section. (h) (1) The joint-secretary of the state examining boards is vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as he or the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforce- ment of the provisions of this chapter. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The joint-secretary or his appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel such access upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this chapter may have taken place. (2) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the joint-secretary, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2307 (3) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by that licensee in his capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this chapter has taken place, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any documentary evidence relating to a person who received those services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public. (4) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its deliberations on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant, (i) A person, firm, corporation, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this chapter or for initiating or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any person who testifies or who makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for so testifying. (j) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reci- procity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; notice and hearing within the meaning of said Act shall not be required, but the applicant or licensee shall be allowed to appear before the board if he so requests. (k) If any licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served upon the licensee or applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is returned marked 'unclaimed' or 'refused' or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the joint-secretary shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the joint-secretary shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant. (1) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement in the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license to practice a specialty and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this Code section. (m) This Code section shall apply equally to all licensees or applicants whether indi- viduals, partners, or members of any other incorporated or unincorporated associations, corporations, or other associations of any kind whatsoever. (n) Regulation by the board of a specialty shall not exempt licensees under this chapter from regulation pursuant to any other applicable law, including but not limited to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' 43-7A-18. Whenever it shall appear to the board that any person is or has been vio- lating any provisions of this chapter or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the board, the joint-secretary, or the appropriate district attorney may file a petition for injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy available, including but not limited to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law. 43-7A-19. It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this chapter by fraudulent representation. 43-7A-20. Any person violating Code Section 43-7A-19 or Code Section 43-7A-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine 2308 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense and, in addition, may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 12 months. 43-7A-21. (a) No corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity may use in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of Code Section 43-7A-7 or the term 'professional counseling,' 'social work,' or 'marriage and family therapy,' unless each person practicing a specialty in that entity, except those persons exempt under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (9) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-7A-7, is licensed under this chapter. (b) Any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. 43-7A-22. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize persons licensed under this chapter to practice nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, applied psychology, or recreational therapy, as regulated under Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, 39, and 41, respectively, of this title nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to limit or regulate the practice of those licensed under said Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, 39, and 41 of this title, nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to authorize persons licensed under this chapter to perform psychological testing. 43-7A-23. For the purposes of Chapter 2 of this title, 'The Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment, or Termination of Regulatory Agencies,' the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists shall be terminated on July 1, 1989, and this chapter and any other laws relating to such board shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified in Code Section 43-2-8." Section 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following substitute, offered by Representatives Childers of the 15th and Alford of the 57th, was read: A BILL To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to provide for the licensing and regulation of certain practitioners of professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy; to provide a short title; to provide for legislative purpose; to provide for definitions; to provide for the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists; to provide for standards committees; to prohibit certain advertisements, use of titles, and representations; to provide for exemptions; to prohibit certain practices; to provide experience, education, training, examination, and other requirements for licensure in the professions regulated; to provide for reciprocity; to authorize the performance of certain activities and services by licensees, subject to certain limitations; to provide for fees; to provide for licenses issued under this chapter; to provide for continuing education; to provide for disciplinary actions and for subpoenas, investigations, hearings, and proceedings related thereto; to provide for immunity from liability; to provide for injunctive and other relief; to provide for penalties; to provide for construction; to provide for termination of the board and the repeal of laws relating thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, is amended by adding immediately following Chapter 7 of Title 43 a new Chapter 7A to read as follows: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2309 "CHAPTER 7A 43-7A-1. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the 'Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists Licensing Law.' 43-7A-2. It is declared to be the purpose of the General Assembly that the activities of certain persons who utilize certain titles relating to professional counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy be regulated to ensure the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of this state. 43-7A-3. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Advertise' means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distrib- uted any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory, or on radio or television. (2) 'Allied profession' means the practice of medicine, psychiatric nursing, applied psychology, or pastoral counseling. (3) 'Board' means the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists established by this chapter. (4) 'Counseling techniques' means those techniques used to help persons learn how to solve problems and make decisions related to personal growth, vocation, family, social, and other interpersonal concerns. (5) 'Direction' means the ongoing administrative overseeing of a specialty practitioner's work for the purpose of assuring the quality of the services rendered by that practitioner. Direction may be provided by any person acceptable to the standards committee for that specialty in which the practitioner is working. (6) 'Fee' means money or anything of value, including but not limited to a salary, offered or received as compensation in return for rendering services in any specialty. (7) 'Joint-secretary' means the joint-secretary of the state examining boards. The joint-secretary shall serve as secretary to the board. (8) 'Marriage and family therapy' means that specialty which centers primarily upon family relationships and the relationship between husband and wife and which includes, without being limited to, premarital, marital, sexual, family, predivorce, and postdivorce issues. This therapy also involves an applied understanding of the dynamics of marital and family systems, along with the application of psychotherapeutic and counseling techniques for the purpose of resolving intrapersonal and interpersonal conflict and changing perception, attitudes, and behavior in the area of marriage and family life. (9) 'Practice a specialty' means to offer to render for a fee or to render for a fee any service involving the application of principles, methods, or procedures of professional counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. (10) 'Private practice' means practice of a specialty other than in a public or nonprofit agency or entity. (11) 'Professional counseling' means that specialty which utilizes counseling techniques based on principles, methods, and procedures of counseling that assist people in identifying and resolving personal, social, vocational, and interpersonal concerns; utilizes information and community resources for personal, social, or vocational development; utilizes individual and group techniques for facilitating problem solving, decision making, and behavior change; utilizes functional assessment, vocational planning and guidance for persons requesting assistance in adjustment to a disability or handicapping condition; utilizes referral, supervision, or direction for persons who request counseling services; and utilizes methods for designing, conducting, and interpreting research, consultation, or both. (12) 'Psychotherapeutic techniques' means those specific counseling techniques involving the in-depth exploration and treatment of interpersonal and intrapersonal dynamics but shall not include the performance of those activities exclusively reserved to any other business or profession by any other chapter of this title. (13) 'Recognized educational institution' means any educational institution which grants a bachelor's, master's, specialist, or doctoral degree and which is recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. 2310 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (14) 'Social work' means that specialty which helps individuals, families, couples, groups, or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning by assisting in the obtaining or improving of tangible social and health services and by counseling and psychotherapeutic techniques in a variety of settings which include but are not limited to mental and physical health facilities, child and family service agencies, or private practice. (15) 'Specialty' means social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling, or any combination thereof. (16) 'Supervision' means the direct clinical review, for the purpose of training or teaching, by a supervisor of a specialty practitioner's interaction with a client. It may include, without being limited to, the review of case presentations, audio tapes, video tapes, and direct observation in order to promote the development of the practitioner's clinical skills. (17) 'Supervisor' means a person who meets the requirements established by the standards committee for that specialty which is being supervised and who is either licensed under this chapter or is a psychiatrist or a psychologist. (18) 'The Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education' means the national accrediting agency for marriage and family therapy education as recognized by the United States Department of Education. (19) 'The Council on Social Work Education' means the national accrediting agency for social work education as recognized by the United States Department of Education and National Commission on Accrediting. 43-7A-4. (a) There is created the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. The board shall consist of ten members who have been residents of this state for at least 12 months prior to taking office. The ten members shall be constituted as follows: (1) Three members licensed in professional counseling, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (2) Three members licensed as social workers, one of whom shall be designated at the time of appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988, the other two of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987; (3) Three members licensed as marriage and family therapists, two of whom shall be designated at the time of their appointment to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1987, and one of whom shall be designated to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988; and (4) One member who shall represent the public at large and have no professional connection with any specialty to serve an initial term ending December 31, 1988. (b) All members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Those members first appointed to the board under this chapter shall serve for initial terms of office beginning September 1, 1985. Those members of the board required to be licensed and who are first appointed to the board shall be persons who are practicing in the designated specialty at the time of appointment and who must be licensed therein as required within 12 months following their appointment. (c) After the initial terms specified in subsection (a) of this Code section, members of the board shall take office on the first day of January immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of three years and until the appointment and qualification of their respective successors. No member shall serve on the board more than two consecutive terms. (d) Members of the board may be removed by the Governor, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for incompetence, neglect of duty, unprofessional conduct, or conviction of any felony. (e) Vacancies occurring on the board, other than those caused by expiration of a term of office, shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment to the position vacated for the remainder of the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2311 (f) Any person appointed to the board when the Senate is not in regular session may serve on the board without Senate confirmation until the Senate acts upon that appointment. 43-7A-5. (a) The members of the board shall take an oath to perform faithfully the duties of their office. Within 30 days after taking the oath of office, the first board appointed under this chapter shall meet for an organizational meeting on call by the joint-secretary. At such meeting and at an organizational meeting in January every oddnumbered year thereafter, the board shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice chairperson to serve for terms of two years. (b) The quorum for the transaction of business of the board shall be as provided in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-1-12. (c) Unless specifically delegated to a standards committee pursuant to Code Section 43-7A-6, the board shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To adopt, amend, and repeal such rules and regulations not inconsistent with this chapter necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter; (2) To issue, renew, and reinstate the licenses of duly qualified applicants for licensure to practice a specialty in this state; (3) To deny, suspend, revoke, or otherwise sanction licenses to practice a specialty in this state; (4) To initiate investigations for the purpose of discovering violations of this chapter; (5) To conduct hearings upon charges calling for the discipline of a licensee or on violations of this chapter; (6) To issue to specialists licensed under this chapter certificates under the seal of the board evidencing such licensure and signed, either by hand or facsimile signature, by the chairperson of the board and the joint-secretary; (7) To adopt a seal; and (8) To do all other things necessary to administer and enforce this chapter and all rules and regulations adopted by the board pursuant to this chapter. (d) The board shall adopt a code of ethics to govern the behavior of persons licensed under this chapter, including but not limited to the prohibiting of practice in those areas in which the specialty practitioner has not obtained university level graduate training or substantially equivalent supervised experience. (e) Each member of the board shall be reimbursed as provided in subsection (f) of Code Section 43-1-2. (f) After a person has applied for licensure, no member of the board may supervise or direct such applicant for a fee nor shall any member vote on any applicant previously supervised or directed by that member. (g) The board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairperson of the board or at the written request of any four members of the board. 43-7A-6. (a) Those members of the board from the professional counseling specialty, the social work specialty, and the marriage and family therapy specialty shall constitute a separate standards committee for their respective specialty. Each standards committee by majority vote shall approve or disapprove the granting of all licenses in that specialty, approve the examination required of applicants for licensure in that committee's specialty and provide for the grading of that examination, and provide for other matters relating to licensure in that specialty. (b) No decision of a standards committee shall become effective until approved by the board. The board may initiate or otherwise act regarding any matter in which a standards committee is authorized to act. No decision of the board regarding a particular specialty shall become effective without the approval of at least two of the members of the standards committee for that specialty. (c) Meetings of a standards committee shall be reimbursed on the same basis as board meetings. 43-7A-7. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not advertise that such person is so licensed nor use the title 2312 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 'professional counselor,' 'social worker,' or 'marriage and family therapist,' nor use any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that the person is a professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist or is licensed under this chapter. (b) The prohibition of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to the following persons: (1) Persons engaged in the practice of any specialty prior to July 1, 1985, but the prohibition of subsection (a) of this Code section shall apply to such persons on and after July 1, 1987; (2) Persons licensed to practice medicine or applied psychology under Chapter 34 or 39, respectively, of this title; (3) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any agency or department of the federal government or any licensed hospital or long-term care facility, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such agency, department, hospital, or facility; (4) Persons who, prior to July 1, 1987, engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of any agency or department of the state or any of its political subdivisions, but only when engaged in that practice as an employee of such an agency or department; (5) Students of a recognized educational institution who are preparing to become practitioners of a specialty, but only if the services they render as such practitioners are under supervision and direction and their student status is clearly designated by the title 'trainee' or 'intern'; (6) Primary, middle, or secondary school social workers certified as school social workers by the Department of Education but only in the course of such employment and only when designated by the title 'school social worker'; (7) Active members of the clergy but only when the practice of their specialty is in the course of their service as clergy and members of religious ministries responsible to their established ecclesiastical authority who possess a master's degree or its equivalent in theological studies; (8) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty as an employee of the Department of Family and Children Services but only when engaged in such practice as an employee of that department; and (9) Persons who have obtained a bachelor's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education may use the title 'social worker.' (c) Unless exempt under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (9) of subsection (b) of this Code section, a person who is not licensed under this chapter shall not practice a specialty for any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which uses in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any words, letters, titles, or figures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty. 43-7A-8. No person shall be eligible for licensure under this chapter unless such person furnishes satisfactory evidence to the board of all of the following: (1) Having met the education, training, and experience requirements of Code Section 43-7A-11, 43-7A-12, or 43-7A-13 regarding that specialty for which a license is sought; (2) Having successfully passed the examination established for that specialty under Code Section 43-7A-9, except that: (A) Persons practicing a specialty on or before July 1, 1985, who have applied for licensure prior to July 1, 1986, and who meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section; and (B) Persons meeting the requirements of Code Section 43-7A-10, relating to licensure by reciprocity, shall not be required to pass such examination; (3) Having paid any required license fee; and (4) Having furnished at least two personal references from supervisors, teachers, or any combination thereof. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2313 43-7A-9. The board shall provide for the conduct of examinations for licensure in each specialty at least twice a year. Examinations may be written, oral, experiential, or any combination thereof and shall deal with such theoretical and applied fields as prescribed by the board. The examinee's name shall not be disclosed to any person grading the examination until that grading is complete. 43-7A-10. The board may issue a license without examination to any applicant licensed in a specialty under the laws of another state or territory having requirements for licensure in that specialty which are substantially equal to the licensure requirements for that specialty in this state if that state or territory accords a similar privilege to holders of licenses under this chapter. 43-7A-11. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in professional counseling are as follows: (1) A doctoral degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content and requires at least one year of supervised internship in a work setting acceptable to the board; or (2) A specialist degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and two years of directed experience with at least one year under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board; or (3) A master's degree from a recognized educational institution in a program that is primarily counseling in content with supervised internship or practicum and four years of directed experience with at least one year under supervision in a setting acceptable to the board. Up to one year of such directed experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of the degree program, (b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, work settings acceptable to the board may include, but are not limited to, educational, rehabilitation, career development, mental health, community, or industrial organizations. 43-7A-12. (a) The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in social work are as follows: (1) For licensure as a master's social worker, a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and as defined by the board one year's full-time directed experience and as defined by the board one year's full-time supervised experience in the practice of social work following the granting of that degree; and (2) For licensure as a clinical social worker: (A) A master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; and (B) As defined by the board, four years' full-time supervised experience in the practice of social work following granting of the master's degree, except that one year of supervised experience may have been in an approved practicum placement as part of a degree program. A doctoral degree in a specialty, an allied profession, or child and family development may substitute for one year of such supervised experience. At least one year of experience shall have occurred within two years immediately preceding application for licensure as a clinical social worker, or the applicant shall have met the continuing education requirement established by the board for clinical social work during the year immediately preceding application, (b) Licensed master's social workers may render or offer to render to individuals, couples, families, groups, organizations, governmental units, or the general public service which is guided by knowledge of social resources, social systems, and human behavior. They may provide evaluation, prevention, and intervention services which include but are not restricted to community organization, counseling techniques, and supportive services such as administration, direction, consultation, research, or education. The first two years of their practice after licensure as a master's social worker shall be under direction and may only be in a public or private nonprofit agency or other licensed private agency approved by the board. Thereafter, they may engage in private practice, except that those social workers whose practice includes counseling or psychotherapeutic techniques may only engage in such practice under the supervision of a duly qualified 2314 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, supervisor and only for such period of time as is prescribed for qualification to take the clinical social work licensing examination. The supervision schedule and supervisor must be acceptable to the board and must be approved prior to entering private practice. (c) Licensed clinical social workers may provide supervision, direction, psychosocial evaluations, counseling, and psychotherapeutic services to individuals, couples, families, and groups, may interpret the psychosocial dynamics of a situation to individuals, couples, families, or groups in such settings as private practice, health care facilities, and schools, and may provide direct evaluation, prevention, and intervention services in situations threatened or affected by social and intrapersonal stress or health impairment. 43-7A-13. The education, experience, and training requirements for licensure in marriage and family therapy are as follows: (1) A master's degree from a program in any specialty, any allied profession, applied child and family development, applied sociology, or from any program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education, which degree shall have been granted by a recognized educational institution and, after July 1, 1987, shall include a course of study in the principles and practice of marriage and family therapy; four years' full-time post-master's experience under direction in the practice of any specialty, one year of which may have been in an approved internship program before or after the granting of the master's degree and two years of which shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy; and 200 hours of supervision, 100 hours of which shall have been in the practice of marriage and family therapy; or (2) A doctorate degree in a program, which degree and program shall meet the requirements of paragraph (1) of this Code section; two years' full-time post-master's experience under direction in the practice of marriage and family therapy, one year of which may have been in an approved internship program; and 100 hours of supervision in the practice of marriage and family therapy, 50 hours of which may have been obtained while a student or intern in an accredited doctoral program. 43-7A-14. Application, examination, license, license renewal, and penalty fees shall be established by the board pursuant to Code Section 43-1-7. 43-7A-15. Expiration, renewal, and penalty dates for licenses issued under this chapter shall be established pursuant to Code Section 43-1-4. No person whose license has expired shall have such license reinstated without complying with the rules and regulations regarding reinstatement set forth by the board. 43-7A-16. The board shall establish continuing education requirements for license renewal. The number of hours of continuing education in each specialty shall not exceed the number of hours available that year in each such specialty in board approved courses within the state. The board may waive these continuing education requirements for not more than 12 months, but such waiver shall only be available upon the licensee's satisfactory showing to the board of undue hardship. 43-7A-17. (a) The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant a license to an applicant therefor or to revoke the license of a person licensed by the board or to discipline a person licensed by the board, upon a finding by a majority of the entire board that the licensee or applicant has: (1) Failed to demonstrate the qualifications or standards for a license contained in this chapter or rules or regulations promulgated thereunder; it shall be incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the board that he meets all the requirements for the issuance of a license, and, if the board is not satisfied as to the applicant's qualifications, it may deny a license without a prior hearing; provided, however, that the applicant shall be allowed to appear before the board if he so desires; (2) Knowingly made misleading, deceptive, untrue, or fraudulent representations in the practice of a specialty or on any document connected therewith; or practiced fraud or deceit or intentionally made any false statement in obtaining a license to practice the specialty; or made a false statement or deceptive registration with the board; (3) Been convicted of any felony or of any crime involving moral turpitude in the courts of this state or any other state, territory, or country or in the courts of the THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2315 United States; as used in this paragraph and paragraph (4) of this subsection, the term 'felony' shall include any offense which, if committed in this state, would be deemed a felony, without regard to its designation elsewhere; and, as used in this paragraph, the term 'conviction' shall include a finding or verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty, regardless of whether an appeal of the conviction has been sought; (4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where: (A) A plea of nolo contendere was entered to the charge; (B) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (C) An adjudication or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge. The plea of nolo contendere or the order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime; (5) Had his license to practice a specialty revoked, suspended, or annulled by any lawful licensing authority other than the board; or had other disciplinary action taken against him by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board; or was denied a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; or was refused the renewal of a license by any such lawful licensing authority other than the board, pursuant to disciplinary proceedings; (6) Engaged in any unprofessional, immoral, unethical, deceptive, or deleterious conduct or practice harmful to the public, which conduct or practice materially affects the fitness of the licensee or applicant to practice the specialty, or of a nature likely to jeopardize the interest of the public, which conduct or practice need not have resulted in actual injury to any person or be directly related to the practice of the specialty but shows that the licensee or applicant has committed any act or omission which is indicative of bad moral character or untrustworthiness; unprofessional conduct shall also include any departure from, or the failure to conform to, the minimal standards of acceptable and prevailing practice of the specialty; (7) Knowingly performed any act which in any way aids, assists, procures, advises, or encourages any unlicensed person or any licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked by the board to practice unlawfully a specialty or to practice outside the scope of any disciplinary limitation placed upon the licensee by the board; (8) Violated a statute, law, or any 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 punishable), which statute, law, or rule or regulation relates to or in part regulates the practice of the specialty, when the licensee 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, consent decree, or license reinstatement; (9) 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; or (10) Displayed an inability to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public or has become unable to practice the specialty with reasonable skill and safety to the public by reason of illness, use of alcohol, drugs, narcotics, chemicals, or any other type of material. (b) The provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' with respect to emergency action by a state examining board and summary suspension of a license are adopted and incorporated by reference into this Code section. (c) For purposes of this Code section, the board may obtain, through subpoena by the joint-secretary, upon reasonable grounds, any and all records relating to the mental or physical condition of a licensee or applicant, and such records shall be admissible in any hearing before the board. 2316 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (d) When the board finds that any person is unqualified to be granted a license or finds that any person should be disciplined pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section or the laws, rules, or regulations relating to a specialty, the board may take any one or more of the following actions: (1) Refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; (2) Administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; (3) Suspend any license for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition which may be attached to the restoration of said license; (4) Limit or restrict any license as the board deems necessary for the protection of the public; (5) Revoke any license; (6) Condition the penalty upon, or withhold formal disposition pending, the applicant's or licensee's submission to such care, counseling, or treatment as the board may direct; or (7) Impose a fine not to exceed $500.00 for each violation of a law, rule, or regulation relating to the specialty. (e) In addition to and in conjunction with the actions described in subsection (d) of this Code section, the board may make a finding adverse to the licensee or applicant but withhold imposition of judgment and penalty; or it may impose the judgment and penalty but suspend enforcement thereof and place the licensee on probation, which probation may be vacated upon noncompliance with such reasonable terms as the board may impose. (f) Initial judicial review of a final decision of the board shall be had solely in the superior court of the county of domicile of the board. (g) In its discretion, the board may reinstate a license which has been revoked or issue a license which has been denied or refused, following such procedures as the board may prescribe by rule; and, as a condition thereof, it may impose any disciplinary or cor- rective method provided in this Code section. (h) (1) The joint-secretary of the state examining boards is vested with the power and authority to make, or cause to be made through employees or agents of the board, such investigations as he or the board may deem necessary or proper for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Any person properly conducting an investigation on behalf of the board shall have access to and may examine any writing, document, or other material relating to the fitness of any licensee or applicant. The joint-secretary or his appointed representative may issue subpoenas to compel such access upon a determination that reasonable grounds exist for the belief that a violation of this chapter may have taken place. (2) The results of all investigations initiated by the board shall be reported solely to the board, and the records of such investigations shall be kept for the board by the joint-secretary, with the board retaining the right to have access at any time to such records. No part of any such records shall be released, except to the board, for any purpose other than a hearing before the board, nor shall such records be subject to subpoena; provided, however, that the board shall be authorized to release such records to another enforcement agency or lawful licensing authority. (3) If a licensee is the subject of a board inquiry, all records relating to any person who receives services rendered by that licensee in his capacity as licensee shall be admissible at any hearing held to determine whether a violation of this chapter has taken place, regardless of any statutory privilege; provided, however, that any docu- mentary evidence relating to a person who received those services shall be reviewed in camera and shall not be disclosed to the public. (4) The board shall have the authority to exclude all persons during its delibera- tions on disciplinary proceedings and to discuss any disciplinary matter in private with a licensee or applicant and the legal counsel of that licensee or applicant, (i) A person, firm, corporation, association, authority, or other entity shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for reporting or investigating the acts or omissions of a licensee or applicant which violate the provisions of this chapter or for initiat- ing or conducting proceedings against such licensee or applicant, if such report is made THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2317 or action is taken in good faith, without fraud or malice. Any person who testifies or who makes a recommendation to the board in the nature of peer review, in good faith, without fraud or malice, before the board in any proceeding involving the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be immune from civil and criminal liability for so testifying. (j) Neither the issuance of a private reprimand nor the denial of a license by reciprocity nor the denial of a request for reinstatement of a revoked license nor the refusal to issue a previously denied license shall be considered to be a contested case within the meaning of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act'; notice and hearing within the meaning of said Act shall not be required, but the applicant or licensee shall be allowed to appear before the board if he so requests. (k) If any licensee or applicant after reasonable notice fails to appear at any hearing of the board, the board may proceed to hear the evidence against such licensee or applicant and take action as if such licensee or applicant had been present. A notice of hearing, initial or recommended decision, or final decision of the board in a disciplinary proceeding shall be served upon the licensee or applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of record with the board. If such material is returned marked 'unclaimed' or 'refused' or is otherwise undeliverable and if the licensee or applicant cannot, after diligent effort, be located, the joint-secretary shall be deemed to be the agent for service for such licensee or applicant for purposes of this Code section, and service upon the joint-secretary shall be deemed to be service upon the licensee or applicant. (1) The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license by the end of an established penalty period shall have the same effect as a revocation of said license, subject to reinstatement in the discretion of the board. The board may restore and reissue a license to practice a specialty and, as a condition thereof, may impose any disciplinary sanction provided by this Code section. (m) This Code section shall apply equally to all licensees or applicants whether individuals, partners, or members of any other incorporated or unincorporated associations, corporations, or other associations of any kind whatsoever. (n) Regulation by the board of a specialty shall not exempt licensees under this chapter from regulation pursuant to any other applicable law, including but not limited to Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, the 'Fair Business Practices Act of 1975.' 43-7A-18. Whenever it shall appear to the board that any person is or has been violating any provisions of this chapter or any of the lawful rules, regulations, or orders of the board, the board, the joint-secretary, or the appropriate district attorney may file a petition for injunction in the proper superior court of this state against such person for the purpose of enjoining any such violation. It shall not be necessary to allege or prove that there is no adequate remedy at law. The right of injunction provided for in this Code section shall be in addition to any other legal remedy available, including but not limited to any right of criminal prosecution provided by law. 43-7A-19. It shall be unlawful for a person to obtain or attempt to obtain a license under this chapter by fraudulent representation. 43-7A-20. Any person violating Code Section 43-7A-19 or Code Section 43-7A-7 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense and, in addition, may be imprisoned for a term not to exceed 12 months. 43-7A-21. (a) No corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity may use in its corporate, partnership, association, or business name any term or title restricted under subsection (a) of Code Section 43-7A-7 or the term 'professional coun- seling,' 'social work,' or 'marriage and family therapy,' or any words, letters, titles, or fig- ures indicating or implying that such entity or any of its employees, officers, or agents are practicing a specialty regulated under this Act, unless each person practicing a spe- cialty in that entity, except those persons exempt under paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (9) of subsection (b) of Code Section 43-7A-7, is licensed under this chapter. (b) Any corporation, partnership, association, or other business entity which violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic- tion thereof, shall be punished by a fine not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. 2318 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 43-7A-22. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize persons licensed under this chapter to practice nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, applied psychology, or recreational therapy, as regulated under Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, 39, and 41, respectively, of this title nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to limit or regulate the practice of those licensed under said Chapters 26, 28, 33, 34, 39, and 41 of this title, nor shall anything in this chapter be construed to authorize persons licensed under this chapter to perform psychological testing. 43-7A-23. For the purposes of Chapter 2 of this title, 'The Act Providing for the Review, Continuation, Reestablishment, or Termination of Regulatory Agencies,' the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists shall be terminated on July 1, 1989, and this chapter and any other laws relating to such board shall be repealed in their entirety effective on the date specified in Code Section 43-2-8." Section 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendments were read and adopted: Representative Alford of the 57th moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 93 by deleting on page 11, line 17, the words "and members of and by deleting all of lines 18, 19, 20, and 21 and substituting in lieu thereof, the following: And by inserting on page 11 between lines 21 and 22, the following: "(8) Members of religious ministries responsible to their established ecclesiastical authority who possess a master's degree or its equivalent in theological studies;". Renumber accordingly. Representative Alford of the 57th moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 93 by adding between lines 7 and 8 of page 27 the following: "43-7A-23. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mandate insurance coverage or reimbursement for specialty practitioners licensed under this chapter." By striking from line 8 of page 27 the following: "43-7A-23", and inserting in its place the following: "43-7A-24". Representative Williams of the 6th moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett,M Beck Y Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J N Buck Burruss N Byrd N Caldwell N Carter N Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper N Copelan N Couch N Cox N Crawford THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2319 N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon Dobbs N Dover NDunn N Edwards N Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin N Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson.J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson,F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson YLee N Linder N Logan NLong NLord Y Lucas N Lupton Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett On the motion, the ayes were 41, nays 120. The motion was lost. N Parharn Y Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall N Ray N Reaves Redding N Richardson N Robinson NRoss N Royal N Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Smith of the 52nd moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 93 by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) on page 11 as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively, and by adding a new paragraph (8) between lines 21 and 22 of page 11 to read as follows: "(8) Persons engaged in the practice of a specialty in accordance with Biblical doctrine in public or nonprofit agencies or entities or in private practice;". By striking from line 32 of page 11 the following: "or (9)", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "(7), (8), or (10)". The following amendment was read: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 93 by striking lines 30 and 31, page 18; by striking "(8) on line 32, page 18 and inserting in lieu thereof "(A)"; by striking "(C)" on line 1, page 19 and inserting in lieu thereof "(B)"; and by adding after "charge" on line 3, page 19 ", except with respect to a plea of nolo con- tendere". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron N Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown ,J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless 2320 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J N Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D N Johnson,F N Johnson,G Y Johnson.R N Johnson,S N Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee N Linder N Logan YLong N Lord Y Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Philiips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding N Richardson N Robinson N Ross Y Royal N Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 100, nays 69. The amendment was adopted. Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read and lost: Representative Walker of the 85th moves to amend the floor substitute to SB 93 by adding a new section: "Any person who does not charge a fee shall be exempt from the provisions of this Act." The following amendment was read: Representative Phillips of the 120th moves to amend SB 93 by striking from line 24 of page 1 the following: "to provide an effective date;", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to provide conditions for effectiveness;". By striking lines 17 and 18 of page 27 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 2. This Act shall become effective only when the funds necessary to carry out its purposes are appropriated by the General Assembly." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett,B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield N Benn THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23,1984 N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg NGodbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton, 1) Y Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,*) N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F N Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas N Lupton N Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,.] Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson N Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 87, nays 74. The amendment was adopted. 2321 Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson N Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Y Ware N Watson N Watts White ,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The floor substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch NBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss N Byrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty N Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson 2322 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Ross Y Royal Y Russell YSelman Shepard N Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L N Ware V Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 128, nays 40. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Post- mortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Deal of the 49th, and Brannon of the 51st. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 464. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th, Wood of the 9th and Auten of the 156th: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Geor- gia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to define a term; and for other purposes. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills and Resolution of the House and Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 389. By: Senator Deal of the 49th: A BILL to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to revise, modernize and supersede the laws of Georgia relating to partnerships; to adopt the "Uniform Partnership Act"; and for other pur- poses. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to revise, modernize, and supersede the laws of Georgia relating to partnerships; to adopt the "Uniform Partnership Act"; to provide for a THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2323 short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for interpretation and rules of construction; to provide for the creation, existence, operation, rights, obligations, powers, duties, property, agents, liabilities, books, records, practices, procedures, terms, interests, dissolution, termination, and winding up of partnerships, partners, purported partners, and agents thereof; to provide for actions; to provide for distributions; to provide for other matters relative to partnerships; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, is amended by striking Chapter 8, relating to partnerships generally, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 8 to read as follows: "CHAPTER 8 14-8-1. This chapter may be cited as the 'Uniform Partnership Act.' 14-8-2. As used in this chapter, the term: (1) 'Bankrupt' means a person who is the subject of: (A) The entry of an order for relief under Section 303(h) of the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Section 303(h)) or the filing of a petition for voluntary bankruptcy under Section 301 of the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Section 301) as these provisions may be now or hereafter amended; or (B) An equivalent order or petition under any successor statute or code of general application; or (C) An equivalent order or petition under any state insolvency Act. (2) 'Business' includes every trade, occupation, or profession. (3) 'Conveyance' includes every assignment, deed, transfer, lease (including the creation of a usufruct), mortgage or pledge of tangible, intangible or real property, and also the creation or cancellation of any lien, encumbrance, or security title. (4) 'Court' includes every court and judge having jurisdiction in the case. (5) 'Interest' means interest at the legal rate which applies where the rate percent is not named in the contract as provided by Code Section 7-4-2 or any successor statute. (6) 'Person' includes a natural person, partnership, limited partnership (domestic or foreign), trust, estate, association or corporation. Any person may be a partner unless the person lacks capacity apart from this chapter. (7) 'Real property' includes any estate or interest, including usufructory interests, in, over or under land, including minerals, structures, fixtures and other things which by custom, usage, or law pass with a conveyance of land though not described or mentioned in an instrument of conveyance or in a contract to make such a conveyance. 14-8-3. (a) A person has 'knowledge' of a fact within the meaning of this chapter not only when such person has actual knowledge thereof, but also when he has knowledge of such other facts as in the circumstances shows bad faith. (b) A person has 'notice' of a fact within the meaning of this chapter when the person who claims the benefit of the notice: (1) States the fact to such person; or (2) Delivers through the mail, or by other means of communication, a written statement of the fact to such person or to a proper person at his place of business or residence. 14-8-4. (a) The rule that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed shall have no application to this chapter. (b) The law of estoppel shall apply under this chapter. (c) The law of agency shall apply under this chapter. (d) This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effect its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. (e) This chapter shall not be construed so as to impair the obligations of any contract existing when this chapter goes into effect, nor to affect any action or proceedings begun or right accrued before this chapter takes effect. 2324 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (f) This chapter being a general act intended as a unified coverage of its subject matter, no part of it shall be deemed to be impliedly repealed by subsequent legislation if that construction can reasonably be avoided. (g) The validity of an instrument executed on behalf of the partnership by a partner shall not be affected by the formality with which the partnership contract was executed. 14-8-5. In any case not provided for in this chapter, the other provisions of this Code and the rules of common law and equity shall govern. 14-8-6. (a) A partnership is an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners a business for profit. (b) But any association formed under any other statute of this state, or any statute adopted by authority, other than the authority of this state, is not a partnership under this chapter, unless such association would have been a partnership in this state prior to the adoption of this chapter; but this chapter shall apply to limited partnerships except insofar as the statutes relating to such partnerships are inconsistent with this chapter. 14-8-7. In determining whether a partnership exists, the following rules shall apply: (1) Except as provided by Code Section 14-8-16 persons who are not partners as to each other are not partners as to third persons; (2) Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entireties, joint property, common property, or part ownership does not of itself establish a partnership, whether such co-owners do or do not share any profits made by the use of the property; (3) The sharing of gross returns does not of itself establish a partnership, whether or not the persons sharing them have a joint or common right or interest in any property from which the returns are derived; (4) The receipt by a person of a share of the profits of a business is prima facie evidence that he is a partner in the business; provided, however, that no such inference shall be drawn if profits were received in payment of the following, even though the amount of payment varies with the profits of the business: (A) A debt, whether by installments or otherwise; (B) Wages, salary, or other compensation to an employee or independent contractor; (C) Rent to a landlord; (D) An annuity or other payment to a surviving spouse or representative of a deceased partner; (E) Interest or other payment or charge on a loan; (F) Consideration for the sale of good will of a business or other property, whether by installments or otherwise. 14-8-8. (a) Subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, property, whether real or personal, is presumed to be partnership property where: (1) It is included as such in the agreement of partnership or described in any recorded statement of partnership under Code Section 14-8-10A; or (2) It is acquired in the partnership name. (b) Subject to subsection (d) of this Code section, property is presumed to be partnership property if it is purchased with partnership funds even though the title or other interest is acquired in the name of an individual partner or partners. (c) Subject to paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and subsection (d) of this Code section, where property is acquired in the name of an individual partner or partners without use of partnership funds the property shall be presumed to be the separate property of that individual partner or partners even though the property was used for partnership purposes. (d) Real property and other property held of public record otherwise than in the partnership name, the ownership of which is customarily publicly recorded, shall not be deemed to be partnership property to the prejudice of a person who is not a partner and who did not have actual knowledge to the contrary. (e) Where property was partnership property under a predecessor partnership, the business of which was continued under a new or reconstituted partnership, the presumption of subsection (c) of this Code section shall not be applicable and whether such THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2325 property is to be considered partnership property of the new partnership or the separate property of the surviving members of the predecessor partnership shall be determined on the basis of the intention of the parties. (f) Any estate in real property may be acquired in the partnership name and title to any estate so acquired shall vest in the partnership itself rather than in the partners individually. Title may be conveyed in accordance with Code Section 14-8-10. (g) A conveyance to a partnership in the partnership name, though without words of inheritance, passes the entire estate of the grantor unless a contrary intent appears. 14-8-9. Subject to the provisions of Code Section 14-8-10A: (1) Every partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business, and the act of every partner, including the execution in the partnership name of any instrument, for apparently carrying on in the usual way the business of the partnership of which he is a member binds the partnership, unless the partner so acting has in fact no authority to act for the partnership in the particular matter, and the person with whom he is dealing has knowledge of the fact that he has no such authority; (2) An act of a partner which is not apparently for the carrying on of the business of the partnership in the usual way does not bind the partnership unless authorized by the other partners in the partnership agreement, at the time of the transaction or at any other time; (3) Unless authorized by the other partners or unless they have abandoned the business, one or more but less than all the partners have no authority to: (A) Assign the partnership property in trust for creditors or on the assignee's promise to pay the debts of the partnership; (B) Dispose of the good-will of the business; (C) Do any other act which would make it impossible to carry on the ordinary business of a partnership; (D) Confess a judgment; (E) Submit a partnership claim or liability to arbitration or reference; (4) No act of a partner in contravention of a restriction on authority shall bind the partnership to persons having knowledge of the restriction. 14-8-10. (a) Where title to real property is in the partnership name, any partner may convey title to such property by a conveyance executed in the partnership name; but the partnership may recover such property if the partnership proves that the partner's act did not bind the partnership under the provisions of Code Section 14-8-9, unless such property has been conveyed by the grantee or a person claiming through such grantee to a holder for value without knowledge that the partner, in making the conveyance, has exceeded his authority. (b) Where title to real property is in the name of one or more but not all the partners, and the record does not disclose the right of the partnership, the partners in whose name the title stands may convey title to such property, but the partnership may recover such property if the partnership proves that the partners' act did not bind the partnership under the provisions of Code Section 14-8-9, unless the purchaser or his assignee is a holder for value without knowledge. (c) Where title to real property is in the name of one or more or all the partners, or in a third person in trust for the partnership, a conveyance executed by a partner in the partnership name, or in his own name, passes the equitable interest of the partnership unless the partnership proves that the act was not one within the authority of the partner under the provisions of Code Section 14-8-9. (d) Where the title to real property is in the names of all the partners a conveyance executed by all the partners passes all their rights in such property. 14-8-10A. (a) A statement of partnership in the name of the partnership, signed by all of the partners or by any partner who is authorized in the partnership agreement to do so on behalf of the partnership, and witnessed and notarized, may be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of any county and shall be recorded by such clerk in a book to be kept for that purpose and open to public inspection. If the partnership shall desire to file such a statement in more than one county, a transcript of the statement, duly certified by the clerk in whose office it was originally filed, under such 2326 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, clerk's official seal, shall be filed and recorded in like manner in the office of the clerk of the superior court in every such county. As a prerequisite to such filing, the clerk of each such registry may collect a fee in the amount of the fee then allowed for the filing of certificates of limited partnerships. (b) A statement of partnership shall state: (1) The name of the partnership; (2) The location of the principal place of business of the partnership, if any; (3) The names and places of residence of all of the partners; (4) The term for which the partnership is to exist, or that it is to exist until termi- nated by law or according to its provisions; (5) Any limitations on the authority of one or more partners to act on behalf of the other partners or the partnership, beyond that authority defined in this chapter, which the partnership desires to disclose; (6) Any authority beyond that defined in this chapter on the part of one or more partners to act on behalf of the other partners or the partnership which the partnership desires to disclose; (7) Any property (including real property) belonging to the partnership, even if not titled in the name of the partnership, which the partnership desires to disclose; provided that, with respect to real property, the statement shall specifically refer by both book and page to the place wherein the instrument last conveying such real property is recorded and all clerks of the superior courts filing such statement shall make appropriate cross-references in the appropriate indices between such statement and such instrument. Title to all real property so described and cross-referenced shall be deemed to be held in the partnership name from the date of the filing of such statement without the necessity for any separate instrument of conveyance; (8) If the partnership or the partnership business has been continued despite the death or withdrawal of any partner by reason of an agreement provided for in Code Section 14-8-31 or 14-8-38, the statement or any amendment thereto may state the name and date of death or withdrawal of such deceased or withdrawing (whether voluntarily or involuntarily, according to the terms of the agreement) partner and that the partnership or the partnership business was continued despite such death or withdrawal because of the existence of such agreement. (c) A statement of partnership may state such other matters as the partnership may desire to disclose. (d) The information referred to in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section may be provided in whole or in part by recording a partnership agreement as the statement of partnership. (e) A statement of partnership may be amended at any time and for any proper purpose the partners may determine by instrument executed and recorded in the same manner as such statement. Such instrument shall set forth: (1) The name of the partnership; (2) The date or dates of filing of the statement of partnership and any prior amendments thereto; (3) The place or places (by reference to book and page) wherein the statement of partnership and any prior amendments thereto are recorded; and (4) The amendment to the statement of partnership. (f) It shall be conclusively presumed against the partnership that the persons named as partners in a statement of partnership are members of the partnership named, that they are all of the members of the partnership, that the partners have the authority disclosed by this statement, that there are no limitations on this authority beyond those contained in this chapter other than those disclosed in this statement, that any partner stated to be dead is deceased, that any partner stated to have withdrawn has withdrawn from the partnership and that the partnership was not dissolved by reason of such death or withdrawal, unless there is recorded by anyone claiming to be a partner, or a personal representative, whether executor, administrator, guardian, or conservator, of such partner, a statement of partnership, verified and acknowledged by the person executing it, which shall set forth the name of the partnership, a statement that such person claims THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2327 to be a member of such partnership, or a personal representative of such member, or a statement that any of the persons named in a previously recorded statement of partnership are not members of such partnership, or a statement that any of the other facts stated in a previously recorded statement of partnership are not true. (g) The existence of the facts described in subsection (f) of this Code section shall be conclusively presumed in favor of the partnership and against a grantee from the partnership of partnership real property located in a county in which a statement of partnership or a certified copy thereof has been recorded. It shall also be conclusively presumed in favor of the partnership and against such a grantee that a partner's authority to act for the partnership is limited as provided in a statement of partnership. 14-8-11. An admission or representation made by any partner concerning partnership affairs within the scope of his authority is evidence against the partnership. 14-8-12. Notice to any partner of any matter relating to partnership affairs, and the knowledge of the partner acting in the particular matter, acquired while a partner or then present to his mind, and the knowledge of any other partner who reasonably could and should have communicated it to the acting partner operate as notice to or knowledge of the partnership, except in the case of a fraud on the partnership committed by or with the consent of that partner. 14-8-13. Where, by any wrongful act or omission of any partner acting in the ordi- nary course of the business of the partnership or with the authority of his copartners, loss or injury is caused to any person, not being a partner in the partnership, or any penalty is incurred, the partnership is liable therefor to the same extent as the partner so acting or omitting to act. 14-8-14. The partnership is bound to make good the loss: (1) Where one partner acting within the scope of his apparent authority receives money or property of a third person and misapplies it; and (2) Where the partnership in the course of its business receives money or property of a third person and the money or property so received is misapplied by any partner while it is in the custody of the partnership. 14-8-15. All partners are jointly and severally liable for all debts and obligations of the partnership. 14-8-16. (a) When a person, by words spoken or written or by conduct, represents himself, or consents to another representing him to any one, as a partner in an existing partnership or with one or more persons not actual partners, he is liable to any such person to whom such representation has been made, who has, on the faith of such repre- sentation, given credit to the actual or apparent partnership, and if he has made such representation or consented to its being made in a public manner he is liable to such person, whether the representation has or has not been made or communicated to such person so giving credit by or with the knowledge of the apparent partner making the representation or consenting to its being made. (1) When a partnership liability results, he is liable as though he were an actual member of the partnership. (2) When no partnership liability results, he is liable jointly with the other per- sons, if any, so consenting to the contract or representation as to incur liability, other- wise separately. (b) When a person has been thus represented to be a partner in an existing partner- ship, or with one or more persons not actual partners, he is an agent of the persons consenting to such representation to bind them to the same extent and in the same manner as though he were a partner in fact, with respect to persons who rely upon the representation. Where all the members of the existing partnership consent to the representation, a partnership act or obligation results; but in all other cases it is the joint act or obliga- tion of the person acting and the persons consenting to the representation. 14-8-17. A person admitted as a partner into an existing partnership is liable for all the obligations of the partnership arising before his admission as though he had been a partner when such obligations were incurred, except that this liability shall be satisfied only out of partnership property. 14-8-18. The rights and duties of the partners in relation to the partnership shall be determined, subject to any agreement between them, by the following rules: 2328 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) Each partner shall be repaid his contributions, whether by way of capital or advances to the partnership property and share equally in the profits and surplus remaining after all liabilities, including those to partners, are satisfied; and must contribute towards the losses, whether of capital or otherwise, sustained by the partnership according to his share in the profits; (2) The partnership must indemnify every partner in respect of payments made and personal liabilities reasonably incurred by him in the ordinary and proper conduct of its business, or for the preservation of its business or property; (3) A partner, who in aid of the partnership makes any payment or advance beyond the amount of capital which he agreed to contribute, shall be paid interest from the date of the payment or advance; (4) A partner shall receive interest on the capital contributed by him only from the date when repayment should be made; (5) All partners have equal rights in the management and conduct of the partnership business; (6) No partner is entitled to remuneration for acting in the partnership business, except that a surviving partner is entitled to reasonable compensation for his services in winding up the partnership affairs; (7) No person can become a member of a partnership without the consent of all the partners; (8) Any difference arising as to ordinary matters connected with the partnership business may be decided by a majority of the partners; but no act in contravention of any agreement between the partners may be done rightfully without the consent of all the partners. 14-8-19. The partnership books shall be kept, subject to any agreement between the partners, at the principal place of business of the partnership, and every partner shall at all times have access to and may inspect and copy any of them. 14-8-20. Partners shall render, to the extent the circumstances render it just and reasonable, true and full information of all things affecting the partners to any partner and to the legal representative of any deceased partner or of any partner under legal disability. 14-8-21. (a) Every partner must account to the partnership for any benefit, and hold as trustee for it any profits derived by him without the consent of the other partners from any transaction connected with the formation, conduct, or liquidation of the partnership or from any use by him of its property. (b) This Code section applies also to the representatives of a deceased partner engaged in the liquidation of the affairs of the partnership as the personal representatives of the last surviving partner. 14-8-22. In addition to the remedies or methods of dispute resolution provided for in the partnership agreement, any partner shall have the right to a formal accounting as to partnership affairs: (1) If he is wrongfully excluded from the partnership business or possession of its property by his copartners; (2) If the right exists under the terms of any agreement; (3) If the right exists under Code Section 14-8-21; or (4) Whenever other circumstances render it just and reasonable. 14-8-23. (a) When a partnership for a fixed term or particular undertaking is continued after the termination of such term or particular undertaking without any express agreement, the rights and duties of the partners remain the same as they were at such termination, so far as is consistent with a partnership at will. (b) A continuation of the business by the partners or such of them as habitually acted therein during the term, without any settlement or liquidation of the partnership affairs, is prima facie evidence of a continuation of the partnership. 14-8-24. The property rights of a partner are: (1) His rights in specific partnership property; (2) His interest in the partnership; and (3) His right to participate in the management. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2329 14-8-25. (a) A partner is co-owner with his partners of specific partnership property holding as a tenant in partnership. (b) The incidents of the tenancy are such that: (1) A partner, subject to the provisions of this chapter and to any agreement between the partners, has an equal right with his partners to possess specific partnership property for partnership purposes; but he has no right to possess such property for any other purpose without the consent of his partners; (2) A partner's right in specific partnership property is not assignable except in connection with the assignment of rights of all the partners in the same property; (3) A partner's right in specific partnership property is not subject to attachment, judgment lien, execution, or other enforcement of a claim except on a claim against the partnership. When partnership property is attached for a partnership debt the partners, or any of them, or the representatives of a deceased partner, cannot claim any right under the homestead or exemption laws; (4) On the death of a partner his right in specific partnership property vests in the surviving partner or partners, except where the deceased was the last surviving partner, when his right in such property vests in his legal representative. Such surviving partner or partners, or the legal representative of the last surviving partner, has no right to possess the partnership property for any but a partnership purpose; (5) A partner's right in specific partnership property is not subject to the year's support provided for in Code Sections 53-5-1 and 53-5-2. (c) Nothing in Code Section 14-8-24 and this Code section shall modify, affect, or act in derogation of any portion of this chapter concerning the manner of vesting title to property (including, without limitation, real property) in the name of the partnership or the ownership of such property by the partnership. 14-8-26. A partner's interest in the partnership is his share of the profits and surplus, and the same is personal property. 14-8-27. (a) Except as provided in the partnership agreement, a partnership interest is assignable in whole or in part. (b) A conveyance by a partner of his interest in the partnership does not of itself dissolve the partnership, nor, as against the other partners in the absence of agreement, entitle the assignee, during the continuance of the partnership, to interfere in the management or administration of the partnership business or affairs, or to require any information or account of partnership transactions, or to inspect the partnership books; but it merely entitles the assignee to receive in accordance with his contract the profits to which the assigning partner would otherwise be entitled. (c) In case of a dissolution of the partnership, the assignee is entitled to receive his assignor's interest and may require an account pursuant to Code Section 14-8-43 from the date only of the last account agreed to by all the partners. 14-8-28. (a) On due application to a competent court by any judgment creditor of a partner or of any assignee of an interest in the partnership, the court which entered the judgment, order, or decree, or any other court, may charge the interest of the debtor partner or such assignee with payment of the unsatisfied amount of such judgment debt with interest thereon and may then or later appoint a receiver of his share of the profits, and of any other money or other assets due or to fall due to him in respect of the partnership, and, subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, make all other orders, directions, accounts, and inquiries which the debtor partner or such assignee might have made, or which the circumstances of the case may require. (b) An interest charged pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section is not liable to be seized and sold by the judgment creditor under execution. (c) The interest charged may be redeemed or purchased without thereby causing a dissolution: (1) With separate property, by any one or more of the partners; or (2) With the partnership property, by any one or more of the partners with the consent of all the partners whose interests are not so charged or sold. (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be held to deprive a partner of his right, if any, under the exemption law, as regards his interest in the partnership. 2330 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (e) Subject to subsection (b) of this Code section, the remedies conferred by subsection (a) of this Code section shall not be deemed exclusive of others which may exist, including, without limitation, the right of a judgment creditor to reach the interest of a partner in the partnership by process of garnishment served on the partnership. 14-8-29. Upon dissolution of a partnership the partners cease to be associated in the carrying on of the partnership. The partnership shall continue until termination pursuant to Code Section 14-8-30 and until termination the partners shall be associated in the winding up of the partnership. 14-8-30. On dissolution the partnership is not terminated, but continues until the winding up of the partnership affairs is completed. 14-8-31. (a) Dissolution is caused: (1) By the termination of the definite term or particular undertaking specified in the agreement; (2) By the express will or withdrawal of any partner; (3) By the expulsion of any partner from the business in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the partners; (4) By any event which makes it unlawful for the business of the partnership to be carried on or for the members to carry it on in partnership; (5) By the death of any partner, unless there is a written agreement between the partners expressly providing otherwise; (6) By decree of court under Code Section 14-8-32; (7) In other circumstances as provided in the agreement between the partners. (b) Unless otherwise provided in the partnership agreement, dissolution is not caused solely by admission of a new partner. 14-8-32. (a) On application by or for a partner the court shall decree a dissolution whenever: (1) A partner has been declared mentally incapacitated in any judicial proceeding or is shown to be of unsound mind; (2) A partner becomes in any other way incapable of performing his part of the partnership contract; (3) A partner has been guilty of such conduct as tends to affect prejudicially the carrying on of the business; (4) A partner wilfully or persistently commits a breach of the partnership agree- ment or otherwise so conducts himself in matters relating to the partnership business that it is not reasonably practicable to carry on the business in partnership with him; (5) Other circumstances render a dissolution equitable. (b) On the application of the purchaser of a partner's interest under Code Section 14-8-27, the court shall decree a dissolution: (1) After the termination of the specified term or particular undertaking; (2) At any time if the partnership was a partnership at will when the interest was assigned. 14-8-33. Except so far as may be necessary to wind up partnership affairs or to complete transactions begun but not then finished, dissolution terminates all authority of any partner to act for the partnership: (1) With respect to the partners: (A) When the dissolution is not by the act or death of a partner; or (B) When the dissolution is by such act or death of a partner, in cases where Code Section 14-8-34 so requires; (2) With respect to persons not partners, as declared in Code Section 14-8-35. 14-8-34. Subject to contrary agreement of the partners, where the dissolution is caused by the act or death of a partner, each partner is liable to his copartners for his share of any liability created by any partner acting for the partnership as if the partner- ship had not been dissolved; provided, however, that a partner shall not be liable to the partner acting for the partnership where: (1) The dissolution being by act of any partner, the partner acting for the partner- ship had knowledge of the dissolution; or (2) The dissolution being by the death of a partner, the partner acting for the partnership had knowledge or notice of the death. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2331 14-8-35. (a) After dissolution a partner can bind the partnership except as provided in subsection (c) of this Code section: (1) By any act appropriate for winding up partnership affairs or completing transactions unfinished at dissolution; (2) By any transaction which would bind the partnership if dissolution had not taken place, provided the other party to the transaction: (A) Was a creditor of the partnership at the time of dissolution or had extended credit to the partnership within two years prior to dissolution and, in either case, had no knowledge or notice of such partner's want of authority; (B) Though he had not so extended credit, had nevertheless known of the partnership prior to dissolution, and, having no knowledge or notice of dissolution, the fact of dissolution had not been advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the place (or in each place if more than one) at which the partnership business was regularly carried on. (b) The liability of a partner under paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall be satisfied out of partnership assets alone when such partner had been prior to dissolution: (1) Unknown as a partner to the person with whom the contract is made; and (2) So far unknown and inactive in partnership affairs that the business reputation of the partnership could not be said to have been in any degree due to his connection with it. (c) The partnership is in no case bound by any act of a partner after dissolution: (1) Where the partnership is dissolved because it is unlawful to carry on the business, unless the act is appropriate for winding up partnership affairs; (2) Where the partner has become bankrupt; or (3) Where the partner has no authority to wind up partnership affairs; except by a transaction with one who: (A) Was a creditor of the partnership at the time of dissolution or had extended credit to the partnership within two years prior to dissolution and, in either case, had no knowledge or notice of such partner's want of authority; (B) Had not extended credit to the partnership prior to dissolution, and, having no knowledge or notice of such partner's want of authority, the fact of such partner's want of authority had not been advertised in the manner provided for advertising the fact of dissolution in subparagraph (a)(2)(B) of this Code section. (d) Nothing in this Code section shall affect the liability under Code Section 14-8-16 of any person who after dissolution represents himself or consents to another representing him as a partner in a partnership engaged in carrying on business. 14-8-36. (a) The dissolution of the partnership does not of itself discharge the existing liability of any partner. (b) A partner is discharged from any existing liability upon dissolution of the partnership by an agreement to that effect between himself, the partnership creditor, and the person or partnership continuing the business; and such agreement may be inferred from the course of dealing between the creditor having knowledge of the dissolution and the person or partnership continuing the business. (c) Where a person agrees to assume the existing obligations of a dissolved partnership, the partners whose obligations have been assumed shall be discharged from any liability to any creditor of the partnership who knowing of the agreement, and without the consent of the partners whose obligations have been assumed, consents to a material alteration in the nature or time of payment of such obligations. (d) The individual property of a deceased partner shall be liable for all obligations of the partnership incurred while he was a partner but subject to the prior payment of his separate debts. 14-8-37. Unless otherwise agreed, the partners who have not wrongfully dissolved the partnership or the legal representative of the last surviving partner, not bankrupt, has the right to wind up the partnership affairs, including the right to convey any real property of the partnership; provided, however, that any partner, his legal representative, or his assignee, upon cause shown, may obtain winding up by the court. 2332 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 14-8-38. (a) Unless otherwise agreed by the partners in the partnership agreement, at the time of the transaction, or at any other time, when dissolution is caused in any way, other than wrongfully either in contravention of the partnership agreement or as a result of other wrongful conduct of a partner, any partner, or the legal representative of the estate of a deceased partner, as against his copartners and all persons claiming through them in respect of their interests in the partnership, may have the partnership property applied to discharge its liabilities and the surplus applied to pay in cash the net amount owing to the respective partners. The foregoing provision shall not apply if dissolution is caused by expulsion of a partner in accordance with the terms of a partnership agreement. Unless otherwise agreed by the partners, in the event of such expulsion the expelled partner shall receive in cash the net amount due him from the partnership and the partners who continue the business shall obtain his discharge or appropriately hold him harmless from all present or future partnership liabilities. (b) When dissolution is caused wrongfully either in contravention of the partnership agreement or as a result of other wrongful conduct of a partner, the rights of the partners shall be as follows: (1) Each partner who has not caused dissolution wrongfully shall have: (A) All the rights specified in subsection (a) of this Code section; and (B) The right, as against each partner who has caused the dissolution wrong- fully, to damages for such wrongful dissolution and to any other right or remedy provided for in the partnership agreement; (2) The partners who have not caused the dissolution wrongfully, if they all desire to continue the business in the same name, either by themselves or jointly with others, may do so, and for that purpose may possess the partnership property. If the partners continue the business they shall pay to any partner who has caused the dissolution wrongfully, the value of his interest in the partnership at the dissolution less any damages or other amounts recoverable under subparagraph (b)(l)(B) of this Code section and obtain his discharge or appropriately hold him harmless from all present or future partnership liabilities; (3) A partner who has caused the dissolution wrongfully shall have: (A) If the business is not continued under the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section, all the rights of a partner under subsection (a) of this Code section, subject to subparagraph (b)(l)(B) of this Code section; (B) If the business is continued under paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of this Code section the right, as against his copartners and all claiming through them in respect of their interests in the partnership, to have the value of his interest in the partnership, less any damages or other amounts recoverable under subparagraph (b)(l)(B) of this Code section, ascertained and paid to him and to have the partners who continue the business obtain his discharge or appropriately hold him harmless from all present or future partnership liabilities; but in ascertaining the value of the partner's interest the value of the goodwill of the business shall not be considered. 14-8-39. Where a partnership agreement is rescinded on the ground of the fraud or misrepresentation of one of the parties thereto the party entitled to rescind is, without prejudice to any other right, entitled: (1) To a lien on, or a right of retention of, the surplus of the partnership property after satisfying the partnership liabilities to third persons for any sum of money paid by him for the purchase of an interest in the partnership and for any capital or advances contributed by him; (2) To stand, after all liabilities to third persons have been satisfied, in the place of the creditors of the partnership for any payments made by him in respect of the partnership liabilities; and (3) To be indemnified by the person guilty of the fraud or making the representation against all debts and liabilities of the partnership. 14-8-40; In settling accounts between the partners after dissolution, the following rules shall be observed, subject to any agreement to the contrary: (1) The assets of the partnership are: (A) The partnership property; THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2333 (B) The contributions of the partners necessary for the payment of all the liabilities specified in paragraph (2) of this Code section; (2) The liabilities of the partnership shall rank in order of payment, as follows: (A) Those owing to creditors other than partners; (B) Those owing to partners other than for capital and profits; (C) Those owing to partners in respect of capital; (D) Those owing to partners in respect of profits; (3) The assets shall be applied in the order of their declaration in paragraph (1) of this Code section to the satisfaction of the liabilities; (4) The partners shall contribute, as provided by paragraph (1) of Code Section 14-8-18 the amount necessary to satisfy the liabilities; but if any, but not all, of the partners are insolvent, or, not being subject to process, refuse to contribute, the other partners shall contribute their share of the liabilities, and, in the relative proportions in which they share the profits, the additional amount necessary to pay the liabilities; (5) An assignee for the benefit of creditors or any person appointed by the court shall have the right to enforce the contributions specified in paragraph (4) of this Code section; (6) Any partner or his legal representative shall have the right to enforce the contributions specified in paragraph (4) of this Code section, to the extent of the amount which he has paid in excess of his share of the liability; (7) The individual property of a deceased partner shall be liable for the contributions specified in paragraph (4) of this Code section; (8) When partnership property and the individual properties of the partners are in possession of a court for distribution, partnership creditors shall have priority on partnership property and separate creditors on individual property, subject to the rights of lien or secured creditors; (9) Where a partner has become bankrupt or his estate is insolvent the claims against his separate property shall rank in the following order: (A) Those owing to separate creditors; (B) Those owing to partnership creditors; (C) Those owing to partners by way of contribution. 14-8-41. (a) When any new partner is admitted into an existing partnership, or when any partner withdraws and assigns (or the representative of the deceased partner assigns) his rights in partnership property to two or more of the partners, or to one or more of the partners and one or more third persons, if the business is continued without liquidation of the partnership affairs, creditors of the first or dissolved partnership are also creditors of the partnership so continuing the business. (b) When all but one partner withdraw and assign (or the representative of a deceased partner assigns) their rights in partnership property to the remaining partner, who continues the business without liquidation of partnership affairs, either alone or with others, creditors of the dissolved partnership are also creditors of the person or partnership so continuing the business. (c) When any partner withdraws or dies and the business of the dissolved partnership is continued as set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section, with the consent of the withdrawn partners or the representative of the deceased partner, but without any assignment of his right in partnership property, rights of creditors of the dissolved partnership and of the creditors of the person or partnership continuing the business shall be as if such assignment had been made. (d) When all the partners or their representatives assign their rights in partnership property to one or more third persons who promise to pay the debts and who continue the business of the dissolved partnership, creditors of the dissolved partnership are also creditors of the person or partnership continuing the business. (e) When any partner wrongfully causes a dissolution and the remaining partners continue the business under the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 14-8-38, either alone or with others, and without liquidation of the partnership affairs, creditors of the dissolved partnership are also creditors of the person or partnership continuing the business. 2334 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (f) When a partner is expelled and the remaining partners continue the business either alone or with others, without liquidation of the partnership affairs, creditors of the dissolved partnership are also creditors of the person or partnership continuing the business. (g) The liability of a third person becoming a partner in the partnership continuing the business, under this Code section, to the creditors of the dissolved partnership shall be satisfied out of partnership property only. (h) When the business of a partnership after dissolution is continued under any conditions set forth in this Code section the creditors of the dissolved partnership, as against the separate creditors of the withdrawing or deceased partner or the representative of the deceased partner, have a prior right to any claim of the withdrawn partner or the representative of the deceased partner against the person or partnership continuing the business, on account of the withdrawn or deceased partner's interest in the dissolved partnership or on account of any consideration promised for such interest or for his right in partnership property. (i) Nothing in this Code section shall be held to modify any right of creditors to set aside any assignment on the ground of fraud. (j) The use by the person or partnership continuing the business of the partnership name, or the name of a deceased partner as part thereof, shall not of itself make the individual property of the deceased partner liable for any debts contracted by such person or partnership. 14-8-42. When any partner withdraws or dies, and the business is continued under any of the conditions set forth in subsections (a), (b), (c), (e), and (f) of Code Section 14-8-41 (regardless of whether the withdrawn partner or the legal representative of the deceased partner's estate consents to such continuation as required under subsection (c) of Code Section 14-8-41) or paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 14-8-38, without any settlement of accounts as between the withdrawn partner or the legal representative of the estate of a deceased partner and the persons or partnership continuing the business, unless otherwise agreed: (1) Such persons or partnership shall obtain the discharge of the withdrawn partner or the legal representative of the estate of the deceased partner, or appropriately hold him harmless from all present or future partnership liabilities, and shall ascertain the value of his interest at the date of dissolution; and (2) The withdrawn partner or legal representative of the estate of the deceased partner shall receive as an ordinary creditor an amount equal to the value of his interest in the dissolved partnership with interest, or, at his option, in lieu of interest, the profits attributable to the use of his right in the property of the dissolved partnership; provided that the creditors of the dissolved partnership as against the separate creditors, or the representative of the withdrawn or deceased partner, shall have priority on any claim arising under this Code section, as provided by subsection (h) of Code Section 14-8-41. 14-8-43. The right to an account of his interest shall accrue to any partner, his assignee, or his legal representative, as against the winding up partners or the surviving partners or the person or partnership continuing the business, at the date of dissolution, in the absence of any agreement to the contrary." Section 2. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athnn Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2335 Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Poster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millaaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. HR 807. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th and Hirsch of the 96th: A RESOLUTION Creating the House Study Committee on Health Improvement Programs; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the cost of health care is a major expense facing local, state, and federal authorities; and WHEREAS, the prevention of illness is the most desirable way to reduce the cost of health care; and WHEREAS, the board of education of Muscogee County, Georgia, has instituted, tested, and confirmed the effectiveness of a health improvement program in selected grammar schools in that county; and WHEREAS, Dr. Braxton Nail, superintendent of schools for Muscogee County, has expressed a willingness to make available all information, data, and results of the program to a select committee of the House of Representatives for the purposes of: (1) Investigating the Muscogee County health improvement program and determining the effectiveness thereof; and (2) Making recommendations to the House of Representatives regarding the desirability and feasibility of instituting a state-wide health improvement program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the House Study Committee on Health Improvement Programs to be composed of seven members of the House of Representatives appointed by 2336 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. One of such members shall be appointed by the Speaker as chairman. The committee shall meet upon the call of the chairman. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the problems mentioned above and any other problems related thereto and recommend necessary steps needed to be undertaken to alleviate any such problems. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 1, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Rules moves to amend HR 807 by striking on line 2 of page 2 the word "seven" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five". The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Anderson Y Argo Y Athcm Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Barnett.B Y Harriett,M Beck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Size more Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 126, nays 2. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2337 The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. SB 427. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds, so as to provide that the governing authority of any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia may provide for the refunding of all or any part of its outstanding bonded indebtedness by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds without the necessity of conducting a referendum; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds, so as to provide that the governing authority of any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia may provide for the refunding of all or any part of its outstanding bonded indebtedness by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds pursuant to a resolution or ordinance adopted by the governing authority without the necessity of conducting a referendum; to provide for and regulate the adoption of proceedings for the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds and the terms and provisions of such refunding bonds; to provide that the refunding bonds shall be exempt from taxation; to provide that any such refunding bonds when issued shall be deemed and construed to be issued in lieu of the bonded indebtedness so refunded; to provide that when any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia desires to issue refunding bonds, the officer or officers of the governing body shall give notice thereof to the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such county, municipality, or political subdivision shall be located in writing, together with a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance of the governing body of such county, municipality, or political subdivision authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds; to provide for the commencement of the validation proceedings in the superior court of the county in which the county, municipality, or political subdivision is located after service of the notice on the district attorney by the proper officer or officers of the county, municipality, or political subdivision authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds and specifying the information which the validation petition must set forth; to provide for the liberal construction of this Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds, is amended by striking subsection (e) of Code Section 36-82-1, relating to the procedure for authorization of bonded debt, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof new subsections (e) and (f) to read as follows: "(e) (1) It is expressly provided that any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state may provide for the refunding of all or any part of the outstanding bonded indebtedness of such county, municipality, or political subdivision without the necessity of a referendum therefor if the governing authority of such county, municipality, or political subdivision adopts a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds for such purpose, provided the following conditions are met: (A) The term of the refunding bonds shall not extend beyond the final maturity date of the bonds being refunded; (B) The rate of interest borne by the refunding bonds shall not exceed the rate of interest borne by the bonds being refunded; (C) The principal amount of the refunding bonds may only exceed the principal amount of the bonds being refunded to the extent necessary to effectuate a refund 2338 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, and to allow the reduction of the total principal and interest requirements over the remaining term of the bonds being refunded; and (D) The proceeds derived from the sale of the refunding bonds, together with the earnings and increments derived therefrom, if any, will be sufficient to provide for the payment of the principal of, interest, and premium, if any, on the bonds being refunded and shall be deposited in an irrevocable trust fund created for that (2) Such refunding bonds so authorized to be issued in compliance with the conditions set forth above, when issued, shall be construed and deemed to be issued in lieu of such original debt being so refunded, and the original debt upon the creation of the irrevocable trust fund and the deposit of the requisite proceeds shall not constitute a debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia, but the refunding bonds shall constitute a debt within the meaning of Article IX, Section Vj Paragraph I of the Constitution of Georgia and shall count against the limitation on debt measured by the 10 percent of assessed value of taxable property as expressed therein. ^e) (f) Any person who violates this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; provided, however, nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed so that a violation thereof shall affect the validity of any bonds issued under this Code section." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 36-82-3, relating to the authorization of issuance of bonds, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 36-82-3 to read as follows: "36-82-3. (a) When notice has been given and the election has been held, in accordance with Code Section 36-82-2, if the requisite majority of those qualified voters of the county, municipal corporation municipality, or political subdivision voting at the election vote for bonds, then the authority to issue the bonds in accordance with Article IX, Section V, Paragraph I or II of the Constitution of Georgia is given to the proper officers of the county, municipal corporation municipality, or political subdivision. (b) The ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state authorizing the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds in accordance with the terms and conditions of subsection (f) of Code Section 36-82-1 may be adopted at a regular or special meeting by a majority of the members of the governing body and, unless otherwise provided therein, such resolution or ordinance shall take effect immediately and need not be laid over or published or posted. (c) General obligation refunding bonds may be issued in one or more series; may bear such date or dates; may mature at such time or times, and bear interest at such rate or rates per annum, payable at such time or times, subject to the limitations contained in subsection (f) of Code Section 36-82-1, pertaining to the final maturity date and maximum interest rate for such refunding bonds; may be payable jn such medium of payment at such place or places; may be in such denomination or denominations; may be in such form, either coupon or registered; may carry such registration, conversion, and exchangeability privileges; may be subject to such terms of redemption, with or without a premium; may be executed in such manner; and may contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as the ordinance or resolution authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds may provide. All general obligation refunding bonds issued under this article bearing the signature of officers in office on the date of the signing thereof shall be valid and binding, notwithstanding that before delivery thereof and payment therefor such officers whose signatures appear thereon shall have ceased to be officers of the governmental body issuing the bonds. Pending the preparation of the definitive bonds, interim receipts, in such form and with such provisions as the governing body may determine, may be issued to the purchaser or purchasers of bonds to be issued under this article. Such refunding bonds and interim receipts shall be negotiable for all purposes. Such refunding bonds shall be and are declared to be nontaxable for any and all THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2339 Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 36-82-5, relating to authorization for the destruction of unsold bonds, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 36-82-5 to read as follows: "36-82-5. When any county, municipal corporation municipality, or political subdivision of this state has issued bonds under the authority of Article IX, Section V, Paragraph leffll^IIjOrinof the Constitution of Georgia and laws passed in pursuance thereof and when, after the bond issue is authorized and the bonds are printed, any of the bonds authorized and printed are not sold for any reason, the governing authorities of the county, municipal corporation municipality, or political subdivision may destroy the unsold bonds in the manner and under the conditions set out in Code Section 36-82-6." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by adding a new Code Section 36-82-7.1 immediately following Code Section 36-82-7, relating to authorized investments for bond proceeds, to read as follows: "36-82-7.1. Any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state shall at or before the issuance and delivery of any general obligation refunding bonds provide for the assessment and collection of an annual tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal and interest on such refunding bonds as same become due and payable, all as is provided in Article IX, Section V, Paragraph VI of the Constitution of Georgia." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 36-82-20, relating to proceedings for validation of bonds of counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions generally, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 36-82-20 to read as follows: "36-82-20. (a) When any county, municipality, or political subdivision desiring to incur any bonded debt, as prescribed in Article IX, Section V2 Paragraphs I and II of the Constitution of Georgia, holds an election or passes a resolution in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and laws of this state controlling and regulating such elections or the passage of such resolutions and the returns of such election or resolution show prima facie that the election or resolution is in favor of the issuance of the bonds, the officer or officers of the county, municipality, or political subdivision charged by law with the duty of declaring the result of the election or resolution, within six months after so declaring the result of the election or of the passage of the resolution, shall notify the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which the county, municipality, or political subdivision is located, in writing, of the fact that an election was held or that a resolution was passed and that the election or resolution was in favor of the issuance of the bonds. The service of the notice shall be personal upon the district attorney; in the event that he is absent from the circuit, the notice shall be served in person upon the Attorney General. (b) It is expressly provided that when the governing body of any county, municipality, or political subdivision desiring to issue refunding bonds as provided by Article IX, Section V, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia shall have adopted a resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds, the proper officer or officers of such county, municipality, or political subdivision, within six months after the adoption of such resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds, shall notify the district attorney of the judicial circuit in which such county, municipality, or political subdivision is located, m writing, of the fact that the requirements pertaining to the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds have been met and that the issuance of such refunding bonds has been authorized by a resolution or ordinance duly adopted by the governing body of such county, municipality, or political subdivision and shall furnish the district attorney with a certified copy of such resolution ^r ordinance authorizing the issuance of such refunding bonds. The service of such notice shall be personal upon the district attorney; in the event that he is absent from the circuit, the notice shall be served in person upon the Attorney General." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 36-82-21, relating to the filing of validation petition by the district attorney or attorney general in the 2340 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, superior court of the county in which the election was held or the resolution was passed, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 36-82-21 to read as follows: "36-82-21. (a) Within 20 days from the date of the service upon the district attorney or the Attorney General of notice of the fact that an election was held or a resolution passed and that the election or resolution was in favor of the issuance of the bonds, the district attorney or the Attorney General shall prepare and file a petition in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the election was held or the resolution was passed, directed to the superior court of the county, in the name of the state, and against the county, municipality, or political subdivision desiring to issue bonds under the election or resolution. The petition shall set forth the service of the notice, the name of the county, municipality, or political subdivision seeking to issue the bonds, the principal amount of the bonds to be issued, the purpose for which the bonds are issued, the interest rate or rates which the bonds are to bear, and the amount of principal to be paid in each year during the life of the bonds and shall state that the election or resolution is prima facie in favor of the issuance of the bonds. The petition, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which the bonds are to bear, may set forth the wording which was used with respect to interest in the notice which was published calling the election to authorize the issuance of the bonds. The district attorney or the Attorney General shall obtain, from the judge of the court, an order requiring the county, municipality, or political subdivision, by its proper officers, to appear at such time and place, either in term or at chambers, within 20 days from the filing of the petition, as the judge of the court may direct, and to show cause, if any exists, why the bonds should not be confirmed and validated. The petition and order shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of petitions upon counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions. The officers of the county, municipality, or political subdivision shall make sworn answers to such petition at or before the date set in the order for the hearing. (b) Within 20 days from the date of the service upon the district attorney ^r the Attorney General of notice of the fact that a resolution or ordinance was adopted by the governing body of the county, municipality, or other political subdivision authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds, the district attorney or the Attorney General shall prepare and file a petition in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county in which the county, municipality, or other political subdivision desiring to issue refunding bonds is located, directed to the superior court of the county, m the name of the state, and against the county, municipality, or political subdivision desiring to issue refunding bonds under the resolution or ordinance. The petition shall set forth the service of the notice, the name of the county, municipality, or political subdivision seeking to issue the refunding bonds, the maximum principal amount of the refunding bonds to be issued, the interest rate or rates which the bonds are to bear, and also setting forth the principal amount of outstanding bonded indebtedness to be refunded, the amount of principal to be paid in each year over the remaining life of the bonds to be refunded, the interest rate or rates per annum said outstanding bonds which are to be refunded bear and a certified copy of the resolution or ordinance so adopted authorizing the issuance of the refunding bonds shall be attached to the petition and made a part thereof. The petition, in lieu of specifying the rate or rates of interest which the refunding bonds are to bear, may state that the refunding bonds when issued will bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding a maximum rate per annum. The district attorney or the Attorney General shall obtain, from the judge of the court, an order requiring the county, municipality, or political subdivision, by its proper officers, to appear at such time and place, either in term or at chambers, within 20 days from the filing of the petition, as the judge of the court may direct, and to show cause, if any exists, why the refunding bonds should not be confirmed and validated. The petition and order shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of petitions upon counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions. The officers of the county, municipality, or political subdivision shall make sworn answers to such petition at or before the date set in the order for the hearing." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2341 Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 36-82-121, relating to definitions pertaining to the regulation of interest rates for municipal and county bonds other than general obligation bonds, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) 'General obligation bonds' means any bonds, notes, certificates, or obligations of any kind issued by any municipality which, under the Constitution of Georgia, may not be issued without the consent of a majority of the qualified voters of the municipality affected, voting in an election for that purpose^ and also shall mean any bonds, notes, certificates, or obligations of any kind issued to refund outstanding general obligation bonds without an election as authorized under Article IX, Section V, Paragraph III of the Constitution of Georgia." Section 8. The provisions of this Act shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof, and insofar as the provisions of this Act may be inconsistent with the provisions of the Georgia Constitution under circumstances where the General Assembly has been granted the power by law to enlarge or restrict such provisions of the Constitution or the provisions of any law, including any general, local, or special Act of the General Assembly creating or activating any municipality, this Act shall control. Section 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Ba'rgeron Y Barnes Barnett,B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly N Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 144, nays 1. 2342 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representative Davis of the 45th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 175. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Kennedy of the 4th, English of the 21st and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-922 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement dates for the public school employees health insurance plan, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board may design and conform the health insurance plan in accordance with whatever amount of funds is appropriated or otherwise made available for the health insurance plan; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the health insurance plan for public school employees, so as to change the provisions relating to contributions to the health insurance plan; to change the provisions relative to commencement dates for the health insurance plan and employee participation; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Subpart 2 of Part 6 of Article 17 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the health insurance plan for public school employees, is amended by striking Code Section 20-2-920, relating to contributions to the health insurance plan, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 20-2-920 to read as follows: "20-2-920. (a) During any period in which an employee is covered under the health insurance plan authorized by this subpart prior to the date of Ms the employee's retirement, there shall be withheld from each salary payment of such employee, as Ms the employee's share of the cost of coverage under this plan, such portion of the premium or subscription charges under the terms of any contract or contracts issued in accordance with this subpart as may be established by the board. During any month in which benefits are being paid by a public school employees' retirement system to an individual so covered under this program, contributions shall be deducted from such payments in the amounts prescribed by the board with the consent of the recipient. (b) The Department of Education and local school systems shall contribute to the health insurance fund such portion of the costs of such benefits as may be established by the board to maintain the employee contributions consistent with other health insurance plans administered by the board. (c) If a local school system elects not to participate in the health insurance plan, the board may establish regulations by which the employees of such local school system may enroll as a group, provided an adequate participation percentage is maintained to assure a sound policy of shared risk." Section 2. Said subpart is further amended by striking Code Section 20-2-922, relating to commencement dates and employee contributions, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 20-2-922 to read as follows: "20-2-922. (a) On July ij 1076, ef en a date as soon thereafter as practicable, as determined by the board, which is defined as the 'employer commencement date,' the commissioner shall notify the State School Superintendent and local school superintendents that the employer payments shall commence on such date. The Superintendent shall notify the employees that employee payments will commence on a date following THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2343 the employer commencement date, as which will be determined by the board} 9fitix ftot o less titAit trircc cu6Huctr mofiuis ioiiowiii[ ine croployet comineiiccincurt date. The date as established by the board with reference to the employee payments is defined as the 'employee commencement date.' Upon establishment ef the employer commoncement dflte, IIMJ provisions of inis suDpu?t witft feteFence to sucri pftyments shaft ge ite effect, fe determining -fee commencement 4ates -as provided -m -this aubacc- employer commencement date and whe are eligible as specified -by rates and regulations ef- the board, shall, as a condition ef- their employment, become members of this health insurance program. {e} (b) Any saeh employee employed prier te the employer commencement ^ate who is otherwise eligible in accordance with rules and regulations of the board shall have an option to elect coverage in this program, and, in the event an employee rejects coverage, such employee shall be authorized to obtain coverage at a later date upon compliance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the board relative thereto." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark,B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y 01iver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. 2344 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 315. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the merit system of personnel administration, so as to provide that certain records and materials of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration shall be and remain confidential; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the merit system of personnel administration, so as to provide that certain records and materials of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration shall be and remain confidential; to provide definitions; to provide that certain material and information shall not be disclosed in any judicial, administrative, or other formal or informal proceeding; to provide exceptions; to provide for other related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the merit system of personnel administration, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section 45-20-15 to read as follows: "45-20-15. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Counseling session' means any discussions or meetings between a state employee or other employee covered by the state merit system and an official or other employee of the state merit system which discussions or meetings are conducted under an official program established by the commissioner. (2) 'Information' means any written document or material acquired or produced as a part of a counseling session or the contents thereof and the contents of any discussions held as a part of a counseling session. (3) 'Program' means the employee relations counseling function established by the commissioner under which a covered employee is entitled to confidential counseling with regard to job related problems. (b) Except as provided in subsections (c), (d), and (e), information received or developed by the merit system staff in performing its counseling functions shall be maintained as confidential by the merit system and shall not be subject to disclosure by the merit system unless such information relates directly to proof of the possible violation of a criminal statute. (c) Information may be disclosed if such disclosure is authorized, in writing, by all parties to the counseling session in which the information was produced. (d) (1) Nothing contained in this Code section shall be construed to prohibit any person from disclosing any fact the knowledge of which was obtained independently of a counseling session. (2) The state merit system counselor may disclose information obtained in a counseling session to a manager of the state merit system for the purpose of employee counseling. Any such disclosure shall be confidential and the person to whom the information is disclosed shall be subject to the restrictions contained in subsection (b) of this Code section. (e) Information received by a state merit system counselor during a counseling session, which information indicates that unlawful activity is being conducted in the employee's agency, may be disclosed to the commissioner. The commissioner may then notify the commissioner of any agency involved, the Governor, or the Attorney General for appropriate action. (f) Any hearing before the board or one of its hearing officers regarding the dismissal of a state employee covered by the merit system must be held in the county in which the employee is employed unless all parties agree to another location." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2345 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 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Charabless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster YGaler Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,? Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 145, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 401. By: Senator Engram of the 34th: A BILL to amend Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to health, so as to provide that a patient or any person or entity designated by the patient may be provided with the patient's health records; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn 2346 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Morton of the 47th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 63. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th and Trulock of the 10th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-1-9, relating to service in the General Assembly being credited under pension plans when former members become officials or employees of such political subdivisions, so as to provide that service after a certain date may not be obtained as creditable service under any local retirement system; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, so as to provide that service in the General Assembly after a certain date may not be obtained as creditable service under any local retirement or pension system unless the source of authority for such local retirement or pension system specifically authorizes creditable service for service in the General Assembly; to remove the option for members of the General Assembly to become members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia as applied to persons becoming members of the General Assembly after a certain date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to retirement, is amended by adding at the end of Chapter 1, relating to general provisions applicable to public retirement, a new Code Section 47-1-8 to read as follows: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2347 "47-1-8. No person becoming a member of the General Assembly for the first time on or after July 1, 1984, shall be entitled to receive or shall receive any creditable service under any local retirement or pension system for service as a member of the General Assembly unless the law, ordinance, or resolution which is the source of authority for such local retirement or pension system specifically authorizes creditable service to be obtained under such local retirement or pension system for service in the General Assembly." Section 2. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 47-6-42, relating to membership in the Georgia Legislative Retirement System and the option to become a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Each person who becomes a member of the General Assembly e r after April 13, 1979, but before July 1^ 1984, shall elect either to become a member of the Georgia Legislative Retirement System or to become a member of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia. Such election must be made within 60 days from the date the person becomes a member of the General Assembly and once made shall be irrevocable as long as such person is a member of the General Assembly. Each person who becomes a member of the General Assembly on or after July 1^ 1984, shall become a member of the Georgia Legislative Retirement System upon taking office as a member of the General Assembly and shall remain a member of said system as long as such person remains a member of the General Assembly." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Hudson Y Irvin YIsakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr 2348 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 substitute. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Morton of the 47th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. SB 366. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Tysinger of the 41st, and McGill of the 24th: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-13-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the limitation on county and municipal license, occupational, or professional tax on certain occupations and professions, so as to provide that such limitation shall apply to the practice of veterinary medicine; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Adams.r. Y Adams,M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Andersen YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargerun Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Steinberg of the 46th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Morton of the 47th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2349 SB 167. By: Senator Hine of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 44-14-363 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special liens on personalty generally, so as to provide that under certain circumstances liens on certain property shall be created; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 44-14-363 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special liens on personalty generally, so as to provide that under certain circumstances liens on certain property shall be created; to provide for matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 44-14-363 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special liens on personalty generally, is amended by striking subsection (c) thereof and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) (1) When possession of the property is surrendered to the debtor, the mechanic shall record his claim of lien within 90 days after the work is done and the material is furnished or, in the case of repairs made on or to aircraft or farm machinery, within 180 days after the work is done and the material is furnished. The claim of lien shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court of the county where the owner of the property resides. The claim shall be in substance as follows: 'A.B., mechanic, claims a lien on _____ (here describe the property) of C.B., for work done, material furnished, and storage accruing (as the case may be) in manufacturing, repairing, and storing (as the case may be) the same.' (2) If possession of the personal property subject to a special lien as provided in this Code section is surrendered to the debtor and if such special lien is not preserved by recording the claim of lien as provided in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the mechanic acquires a special lien on other personal property belonging to the debtor which comes into the possession of the mechanic, except that this sentence shall not apply to consumer goods which are being used by a consumer for personal, family, or household purposes or which have been bought by a consumer for use for personal, family, or household purposes. The special lien created by this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section as to foreclosure and recording." 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 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 Aaron YAdams.G Y Adams M YAiken YAlford Y Alien YAnderson YArgo YAthon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B YBarnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn YBirdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Ch.lders Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Co bert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell l^opf Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox ^rawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Dav,s Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs v n""" Y Dunn Y Edwards 2350 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson,N Jackson,W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 152, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has agreed to the House amendment #1 and agreed to House amendment #2, as amended by the Senate, to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 149. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding licensure of professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for Senate confirmation of appointees to state examining boards; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Greene of the 26th, Garner of the 30th, and Dean of the 31st. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 436. By: Senators Hine of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2351 Annotated, relating to grants to school systems for local property tax relief, so as to include vocational-technical schools; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational education, so as to provide that vocational-technical schools operated by local boards of education and independent boards of trustees shall be authorized to charge tuition fees; to provide that the State Board of Education and the State Department of Education shall not withhold from such schools any funds to which they would otherwise be entitled if they did not charge tuition fees; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 4 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vocational education, is amended by adding a new Article 5 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 5 "20-4-100. (a) The Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education is authorized and directed to promulgate not later than July 1, 1984, rules and regulations for the charging of tuition fees by vocational-technical schools operated by local boards of education and independent boards of trustees. (b) On and after July 1, 1984, any vocational-technical school operated by a local board of education or an independent board of trustees shall be authorized to charge tuition fees in conformity with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education. (c) The Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education may from time to time amend its rules and regulations concerning charging of tuition fees. (d) Tuition fees charged by vocational-technical schools operated by local boards of education and independent boards of trustees shall not be used to supplant existing state or local funding but shall be used to provide facilities and services not funded from existing state and local sources. (e) The State Board of Education and the State Department of Education shall not withhold from any vocational-technical school which charges tuition fees as authorized by this Code section any funds which would otherwise be payable by the board or department to such school by contract, grant, or otherwise." 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 repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend the House committee substitute to SB 436 by striking from line 19 of page 1 the following: "not later than July 1, 1984,". By striking from line 23 of page 1 the following: "On and after July 1, 1984, any", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Any". 2352 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Andersun Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald YMcKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Phillips.B Philiips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 152, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. SB 480. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest, so as to change the definition of transacting business; and for other purposes. The following substitute, offered by Representative Ramsey of the 3rd, was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest on the part of public officers and employees, so as to provide that county commissioners may sell real property to their counties under certain conditions; to provide for all related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2353 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest on the part of public officers and employees, is amended by adding a new Part 3 to read as follows: "Part 3 45-10-60. Notwithstanding any other provision of general or local law, a county commissioner or member of a board of county commissioners may sell real property to the county if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The real property which is the subject of the sale is adjacent to a landfill owned and operated by the county; (2) The real property which is the subject of the sale is to be used by the county in connection with the operation of the landfill; (3) The sale price of the real property does not exceed the lowest of three appraisals of the fair market value of the property made by three appraisers appointed by the probate judge of the county; and (4) Disclosure of the sale is made as required by Code Section 16-10-6." 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 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 142, nays 0. 2354 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 425. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to limit an order of disposition placing a deprived child in foster care and to provide for an extension; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for judicial findings when a child is ordered removed from the child's home; to limit an order of disposition placing a deprived child in foster care and to provide for an extension; to require certain children to be returned to the court every two years; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, is amended by striking Code Section 15-11-41, relating to limiting orders of disposition, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "15-11-41. (a) An order terminating parental rights is without limit as to duration. (b) Except as otherwise provided by law, an order of disposition committing a delinquent or unruly child to the Division of Youth Services continues in force for two years or until the child is sooner discharged by the Division of Youth Services. The court which made the order may extend its duration for an additional two years subject to like discharge, if: (1) A hearing is held upon motion of the Division of Youth Services prior to the expiration of the order; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard are given to the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian; and (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary for the treatment or rehabilitation of the child. (c) A court's order removing a child from the child's home shall be based upon & finding by that court that continuation in the home would be contrary to the welfare of the child and that reasonable efforts were made to prevent or eliminate the need for removal and to make it possible for the child to return to the child's home. Except as otherwise provided by law, an order of disposition placing a deprived child in foster care under the supervision of the Department of Human Resources shall continue in force for 18 months after the date of original placement with the department or until sooner terminated by the court. The court which made the order may extend its duration for not more than two years if: (1) A hearing is held upon motion of the Department of Human Resources prior to the expiration of the order, which hearing shall determine the future status of the child including, but not limited to, whether the child should be returned to the parent, should be continued in foster care for a specified period, should be placed for adoption, or should, because of the child's special needs or circumstances, be continued in foster care on a permanent or long-term basis; and procedural safeguards shall be applied with respect to parental rights pertaining to the removal of the child from the home of his parents, to a change in the child's placement, and to any determination affecting visitation privileges of parents; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected: and (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2355 {& (d) Except as otherwise provided by law, any other order of disposition in a proceeding involving delinquency, unruliness, or deprivation, except in an order involving the appointment of a guardian of the person or property of a child, continues in force for not more than two years. The court may sooner terminate its order or extend its duration for further periods. An order of extension may be made if: (1) A hearing is held prior to the expiration of the order upon motion of a party or on the court's own motion; (2) Reasonable notice of the factual basis of the motion and of the hearing and opportunity to be heard are given to the parties affected; (3) The court finds that the extension is necessary to accomplish the purposes of the order extended; and (4) The extension does not exceed two years from the expiration of the prior order. 4d) (e) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the court may terminate an order of disposition or extension prior to its expiration, on or without an application of a party, if it appears to the court that the purposes of the order have been accomplished. {} (f) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this Code section or as otherwise provided by law, when the child reaches 21 years of age all orders affecting him then in force terminate and he is discharged from further obligation or control." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 15-11-54, relating to placement of a child, and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: "(c) If the child is not adopted within two years after the date ef the efder and a general guardian of the child has not been appointed, the child shall be returned to the court at least every two years after the date of the order during the continuation of foster care for entry of further orders for his care, custody, and control. This subsection applies to all children who, on or after July J^ 1984, are jn the permanent custody of the Department of Human Resources." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Bu.rru.ss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W 2356 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 149, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 433. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-5-47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to supersedeas bonds when a new trial motion is filed in a criminal case, so as to provide that Code Section 5-6-45, relating to supersedeas and supersedeas bonds when notice of appeal is filed, shall apply equally in cases where a motion for a new trial is filed; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefietd Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,.) Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy .Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2357 Representative Isakson of the 21st stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a committee of conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Timmons of the llth, Turner of the 8th, and Kidd of the 25th. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 370. By: Senators Deal of the 49th, Peevy of the 48th, Greene of the 26th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to venue in civil practice, so as to provide that venue may be proper in a county other than the county of residence of a person or entity impleaded into a pending civil case by a defending party who contends that such person or entity is or may be liable to said defending party for all or part of the claim against said defending party; and for other purposes. The following amendments were read and adopted: The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend SB 370 by striking from line 27 of page 1 the following: "defendant", and inserting in its place the following: "plaintiff'. Representative Walker of the 115th moves to amend SB 370 as follows: By inserting in line 8 on page 1 immediately preceding the words "to provide" the following: 2358 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "To amend Chapter 5 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the administration of courts of record, so as to provide that no court of record in this state shall be required to refund any overpayment of court costs in an amount not exceeding $5.00 or to collect any due court costs in an amount of less than $5.00 over the initial filing fee;". By renumbering Sections 2 and 3 as Sections 3 and 4, respectively, and by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Chapter 5 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the administration of courts of record, is amended by adding a new article immediately following Article 3, to be designated Article 4, to read as follows: 'ARTICLE 4 15-5-50. No court of record in this state shall be required to refund any overpayment of court costs in an amount not exceeding $5.00 or to collect any due court costs in an amount of less than $5.00 over the initial filing fee.'" Representative Chambless of the 133rd moves to amend SB 370 by striking lines 20 through 28 of page 2 and inserting in their place the following: "(c) The venue established under this Code section against a third-party defendant is dependent upon the venue over the defending party who brought the third-party defendant into the action, and if venue is lost over said defending party, whether tahnrto.'u"gh dismissal or otherwise, venue shall likewise be lost as to the third-party defend- 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2359 Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williaras.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 155, nays 2. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1292 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 Adams of the 36th, Lambert of the 66th, and Isakson of the 21st. 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 830. By: Representatives Barnett of the 10th, Wood of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th and Hanner of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to workers' compensation, so as to redefine the term "employee" to include volunteer law enforcement officers under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 644. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th and Steinberg of the 46th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Part-time State Employment Study Committee; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 374. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the protection of dis- abled adults, so as to change the provisions relative to reporting of need for protective services; and for other purposes. 2360 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The previous question was ordered. Representative Byrd of the 153rd moved that the House reconsider its action in ordering the previous question. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Batkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks N Brown,G Y Brown.J NBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Carter N Chambless N Chance Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper N Copelan N Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn N Edwards N Evans Y Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W N Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Y Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Logan YLong Y Lord Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 65, nays 82. The motion was lost. Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martm.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Muliinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips,B Phillips.L N Phillips,W Pinkston Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Randall NRay Y Reaves Redding N Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal N Russell N Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend N Triplet! Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B N Williams.H Y Williams,R N Wilson Wood N Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Judiciary moves to amend SB 374 by striking from line 8 of page 1 the following: "suspected". By inserting on line 26 of page 4 between "by" and "Code" the following: "paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of. By striking from line 27 of page 4 the following: "suspected". By striking from lines 30 through 32 of page 4 the following: "of a high and aggravated nature and shall be punished as provided in Code Section 17-10-4". THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2361 The following amendment was read and ruled out of order: Representative Byrd of the 153rd moves to amend SB 374 by striking lines 1 through 3 of page 1 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "To amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to provide for definitions; to provide a standard of care for handicapped children; to change the provisions relative to reporting". By adding between lines 13 and 14 of page 1 a new Section 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, is amended by adding at the end of Chapter 1, relating to general provisions, a new Code Section 30-1-5 to read as follows: '30-1-5. (a) As used in this Code section, the term "handicapped child" means any child who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of such child's major life activities. (b) No parent, guardian, or other person supervising the welfare of or having immediate charge or custody of a child under 18 years of age shall deprive, or permit another to deprive, a handicapped child of nutrition which is necessary to sustain life or medical treatment which is necessary to remedy or ameliorate a life-threatening medical condition, if: (1) Any such deprivation is carried out for the purpose of causing or allowing the death of such child; and (2) Such nutrition or medical treatment is generally provided to similarly situated handicapped and nonhandicapped children. (c) The violation of subsection (b) of this Code section shall constitute cruelty to children and shall be punished as provided in Code Section 16-5-70.'" By striking lines 14 through 16 of page 1 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 2. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code". By striking line 1 of page 4 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 3. Said title is further amended by". By striking lines 17 and 18 of page 4 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Section 4. Said title is further amended by adding at the end of Chapter 5, relating to disabled adults, a new Code Section 30-5-8 to read". By striking from line 1 of page 5 after the word "Section" the following numeral: "4", and inserting in lieu thereof the following numeral: "5". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes 2362 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard YHirsch Y Holcorab Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y MartinJ Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. The Speaker assumed the Chair. 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 1569. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Carter of the 146th, and Bostick of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Section 2-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation of members and employees, and legal representation, so as to change the membership of the authority; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitutes to the following Bills of the House: HB 877. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Groover of the 99th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to delete certain judgments and rulings; and for other purposes. HB 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1984 2363 relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Greene of the 26th, Allgood of the 22nd, and Coleman of the 1st. The Senate insists on its amendments to the following Bills of the House: HB 1025. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain requirements of motor vehicle liability policies and coverage of claims against uninsured motorists, so as to increase certain coverages in motor vehicle liability insurance policies; and for other purposes. HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1317. By: Representatives Home of the 103rd, Pinkston of the 100th, and Groover of the 99th: A BILL to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for a declaration by the General Assembly of Georgia that in the exercise of the powers granted to them, local governing authorities of cities and counties are acting pursuant to state policy; and for other purposes. The Senate has disagreed to the House amendment to the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. Pursuant to HR 829, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, A.M., Monday, February 27, 1984. 2364 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Monday, February 27, 1984 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: Aaron Adams.G Adams.M Aiken Alford Alien Anderson Argo Athon Atkins Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Barnett.B Barnett.M Beck Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick BBrraaynch Brooks Brown.G Brown.J Burruss Byrd Caldwell Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Childers Childs Clark,B Clark.L Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Copelan Couch Cox Crawford Crosby Cummings Daugherty Dixon Dobbs DEvoavnesr Felton Foster Galer Godbee Goodwill Greene Greer Groover Hamilton.D Hasty Hays Heard Hirsch Holcomb Holmes Hooks Home Hudson Irvin Isakson Jackson.J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,F Johnson,G Johnson.R Johnson,S Jones KKialrgrohre I.ane.D Lane,R Lawler Lawrence Lawson Lee Linder Logan Long Lucas Lupton Maddox Mangum Martin.C MartinJ McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Milford Millsaps Moody Moore Morion Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Oliver.C Oliver,D PPaardhgaemtt Patten Peters Pettit Phillips,B Phillips,L Rainey Ramsey Ray Reaves Redding Richardson Robinson Ross Royal Russell Selman Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Thompson Townsend Waddle Waldrep Watson Watts White T w;M "! ,Wil!lia!ms',R Wilson Wood Yeargin Murphy,Spkr Prayer was offered by the Reverend Charles Q. Carter, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Georgia. Representative Milford of the 13th, Chairman of the Committee on Journals, reported that the Journal of the previous legislative day had been read and found to be correct By unanimous consent, the reading of the Journal was dispensed with. The Journal was confirmed. By unanimous consent, the following was established as the order of business during the first part of the period of unanimous consents: 1. Introduction of Bills and Resolutions. 2. First reading and reference of House Bills and Resolutions. 3. Second reading of Bills and Resolutions. 4. Reports of Standing Committees. 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2365 By unanimous consent, the rules were suspended in order that the following Bill of the House could be introduced, read the first time and referred to the committee: HB 1690. By: Representative Auten of the 156th: A BILL to amend Article 8 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation for occupational diseases, so as to change the definition of occupational disease; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Industrial Relations. By unanimous consent, the following Bills and Resolutions of the House and Senate were read the second time: HR 846 HR 847 SB 564 SB 565 SR 431 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 559 Do Pass SB 560 Do Pass SB 562 Do Pass SB 563 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 27, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 39th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: HR 711 Coastal Growth Management Study Comm.: Create HR 758 Standard of Care for Handicapped Children Study Comm.: Create SB 354 Involuntary Separation: Ret. Benefits: Amend Provisions SB 390 Alcoholic Bev.: Sun. Sales: Local Authorization (Recon.) SB 454 Sanitarians: Professional Ed. Course: Lie. Renewal SB 455 Alcoholism/Drug Abuse: Clinical Records: Release SB 457 Distinctive License Plates: Cert. Veterans: Free of Charge SB 463 Civil Practice: Prisoners: Limitation of Actions SB 464 Prisoners: Leave: Murder Sentence SB 473 Personal Care Homes: Define SB 482 Game & Fish: Taking of Cert. Fish: Seines SB 488 Ed.: Professional Practices Comm.: Expense Allowance SB 497 Cosmetologists: Study of Esthetics SB 523 Trappers & Fur Dealers: Amend Provisions 2366 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 524 Jekyll Island State Park Authority: Membership SB 527 GA Criminal Justice Improvement Council: Composition SB 537 Ed.: Colleges/Un.: Change Definition of Campus SB 548 Mun.: Ad Valorem Tax: Remove Millage Limitations SB 549 Co.: Ad Valorem Tax: Remove Millage Limitations SR 282 SR 300 SR 307 SR 319 SR 328 Superior Court: Judges Caseload: Urge Reportings Sys. Co./Municipalities: Public Libraries: Gen. Obligation Debt Involuntary Separation: Ret. Benefits: Prohibit Pynit. - CA Year of the Disabled Voter in GA: Designate 1984 Jt. Public Utility Rate-making Process Study Comm.: Create Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, M Lee of the 72nd Chairman Pursuant to Rule 116, all Bills and Resolutions which require action by the Senate were ordered immediately transmitted to the Senate. By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 559. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Taliaferro County shall become the chief magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Taliaferro 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. SB 560. By: Senator McGill of the 24th: A BILL to provide for the Board of Education of Wilkes County; to provide for election districts; to provide for qualifications; to provide for the election of the board of education; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 562. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating and creating a new charter for the City of Jesup in Wayne County, Georgia, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2367 SB 563. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Baldwin County, so as to provide for the election of board members from districts; to require candidates to run for certain posts within one 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. By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; and for other purposes. The following substitute, offered by Representative Karrh of the 109th, was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, approved July 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; to provide for times and notices of meetings; to provide for a quorum to conduct business; to provide for the selection of a chairman and for his powers; to provide compensation for the chairman and membership; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, approved July 18, 1919 (Ga. L. 1919, p. 646), as amended, is amended by striking in its entirety Section 1 and inserting in its place a new Section 1 to read as follows: "Section 1. (a) There is created a board of commissioners for Emanuel County. (b) Commissioners holding office on the effective date of this Act shall continue in office until the expiration of the terms for which they were elected. (c) The board of commissioners of Emanuel County shall be composed of five members elected from single-member districts. Such districts shall be known as Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Each member from a district shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast by voters residing within the district. A member shall hold office for a term of four years and until a successor is elected and qualified. To qualify for election from a district, a candidate must be a resident of the district. (d) Emanuel County shall be divided into single-member commissioner election districts as follows: (1) District 1 shall have the following boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Lamb's Bridge Road and Industrial Way; thence North on Industrial Way to East Main Street (Ga. Hwy. 26); thence West on East Main Street to Georgia Highway 56; thence North on Georgia Highway 56 to the City limits of Swainsboro; thence following the City limits East to Canoochee Road to County Road 444; thence Northeast on County Road 444 to Flat Creek; thence North following Flat Creek to County Road 54; thence Northeast on County Road 54 to County Road 48; thence North on County Road 48 to County Road 3; thence West on County Road 48 to County Road 50; thence North on County Road 50 to County Road 58; thence West on County Road 58 to Georgia Highway 56; thence South on 2368 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Georgia Highway 56 to County Road 67; thence South on County Road 67 to County Road 59; thence West on County Road 59 to County Road 93; thence South on County Road 93 to County Road 98; thence Southwest on County Road 98 to Georgia Highway 4; thence South on Georgia Highway 4 to northern City limits of Swainsboro; thence following City limits South to Gumlog Road; thence East on Gumlog Road to West Street; thence South on West Street to Robin Road; thence South on Race Track Street to Project Street; thence Northeast on Project Street to Lewis Street; thence South on Lewis Street to Lee Street; thence Northeast on Lee Street to Green Street; thence South on Green Street to Church Street; thence East on Church Street to North Main Street (Ga. Hwy. 4); thence North on Georgia Highway 4 to Modoc Road; thence Northeast on Modoc Road to Central of Georgia Railway; thence South following said Railway to Rentz Street; thence South on Rentz Street to Gumlog Street; thence West on Gumlog Street to North Coleman Street; thence South on Coleman Street to Mill Street; thence East on Mill Street to Central of Georgia Railway; thence South following said Railway to Lamb's Bridge Road; thence East on Lamb's Bridge Road to Industrial Way, which is the point of beginning. (2) District 2 shall have the following boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Lamb's Bridge Road and Industrial Way; thence West on Lamb's Bridge Road to Central of Georgia Railway; thence North on said Railway to Mill Street; thence East on Mill Street to Coleman Street; thence North on Coleman Street to Gumlog Street; thence East on Gumlog Street to Rentz Street; thence North on Rentz Street to Central of Georgia Railway; thence North on said Railway to Modoc Road; thence West on Modoc Road to Georgia Highway 4; thence South on Georgia Highway 4 to Church Street; thence West on Church Street to Bell Street; thence South on Bell Street to West Pine Street; thence West on Pine Street to Roberts Street; thence South on Roberts Street to Moring Street; thence West on Moring Street (Ga. Hwy. 56) to City limits of Swainsboro; thence Southeast following City limits to Old Nunez Road; thence Southeast following City limits to Meadowlake Parkway; thence East on Meadowlake Parkway to Central of Georgia Railway; thence South on said Railway to Empire Expressway; thence Southwest on Empire Expressway to County Road 461; thence South on County Road 461 to Georgia Highway 297; thence North on Georgia Highway 297 to Georgia Highway 4; thence South on Georgia Highway 4 to County Road 198; thence East on County Road 198 to County Road 275; thence South on County Road 275 to County Road 278; thence North on County Road 278 to Big Canoochee Creek; thence Northeast following Big Canoochee Creek to County Road 454; thence East on County Road 454 to County Road 360; thence East-Northeast on County Road 360 to County Road 361; thence North on County Road 361 to Georgia Highway 26; thence West on Georgia Highway 26 to Big Canoochee Creek; thence North following Big Canoochee Creek to Flat Creek; thence North following Flat Creek to County Road 444; thence West on County Road 444 (Canoochee Road) to City limits of Swainsboro; thence North following City limits to Georgia Highway 56; thence South on Georgia Highway 56 to Georgia Highway 26; thence East on Georgia Highway 26 to Industrial Way; thence South on Industrial Way to Lamb's Bridge Road, which is the point of beginning. (3) District 3 shall have the following boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Church Street and Green Street inside the City limits of Swainsboro; thence North on Green Street to Lee Street; thence West On Lee Street to Lewis Street; thence North on Lewis Street to Project Street; thence West on Project Street to Race Track Street; thence Northwest on Race Track Street to Gumlog Road, using a portion of Sherouse Street and West Street; thence Northwest on Gumlog Road to the City limits; thence North following the City limits to Georgia Highway 4; thence North on Georgia Highway 4 to County Road 98; thence East on County Road 98 to County Road 102; thence West on County Road 102 to County Road 111; thence Southwest following County Road 111 to County Road 110; thence South on County Road 110 to Georgia Highway 57; thence Southeast on Georgia Highway 57 to Rocky Creek; thence Southwest following Rocky Creek to Little Ohoopee River; thence North-Northwest following the Little Ohoopee River to County MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2369 Road 136; thence West on County Road 136 to County Road 138; thence South on County Road 138 to County Road 139; thence West on County Road 139 to County Road 136; thence West on County Road 136 to the County line; thence following the County line Southwest-South-Southeast to the intersection of Georgia Highway 297 and the Ohoopee River; thence following the Ohoopee River to Georgia Highway 4; thence North on Georgia Highway 4 to Georgia Highway 297; thence South on Georgia Highway 297 to County Road 461; thence North on County Road 461 to Empire Expressway; thence Northeast on Empire Expressway to Central of Georgia Railway; thence North following said Railway to Meadowlake Parkway; thence West on Meadowlake Parkway to Old Nunez Road; thence South on Old Nunez Road to the City limits; thence Northwest following the City limits to Georgia Highway 56; thence Northeast on Georgia Highway 56 (Moring Street) to Roberts Street; thence Northwest on Roberts Street to Pine Street; thence Northeast on Pine Street to Bell Street; thence Northwest on Bell Street to Church Street; thence Northeast on Church Street to Green Street, which is the point of beginning. (4) District 4 shall have the following boundaries: BEGINNING at the point where County Road 304 meets the Bulloch County line; thence Northwest along the Bulloch County line to the Jenkins County line; thence Northwest along the Jenkins County line to the Burke County line; thence West following the Burke County line (Ogeechee River) to the Jefferson County Line; thence Southwest along the Jefferson County line to the Johnson County line; thence South along the Johnson County line to the northern boundary of District 3; thence following the northern boundary of District 3 to where it meets the northern boundary of District 1; thence along the northern boundary of District 1 to where it meets the northern boundary of District 5; thence along the northern boundary of District 5 to the Bulloch County line, which is the point of beginning. (5) District 5 shall have the following boundaries: BEGINNING at the intersection of Georgia Highway 297 South and the Ohoopee River; thence South on Georgia Highway 297 to Pendleton Creek (County line); thence Southeast on County line (Pendleton Creek partway) to Georgia Highway 4; thence East-Northeast from Georgia Highway 4, following County line to the Ohoopee River; thence North-Northeast, following the County line to County Road 304; thence Northwest on County Road 304 to Georgia Highway 121; thence South on Georgia Highway 121 to County Road 303; thence West on County Road 303 to a creek; thence North following said creek to County Road 310; thence West on County Road 310 to County Road 459; thence West on County Road 459 to Nathan Creek; thence North following Nathan Creek to County Road 330; thence South on County Road 330 to County Road 332; thence West on County Road 332 to County Road 331; thence Northwest on County Road 331 to Georgia Highway 192; thence South on Georgia Highway 192 to County Road 344; thence Northwest on County Road 344 to County Road 336; South on County Road 336 to County Road 347; thence South on County Road 347 to County Road 345; thence West on County Road 345 to Little Canoochee Creek; thence South on Little Canoochee Creek to County Road 361; thence South on County Road 361 to County Road 362; thence Westerly and Southerly on County Road 362 to County Road 278; thence South on County Road 278 to County Road 360; thence West on County Road 360 to County Road 454; thence West on County Road 454 to Big Canoochee Creek; thence South on Big Canoochee Creek to County Road 278; thence South on County Road 278 to County Road 275; thence West on County Road 275 to County Road 198; thence West on County Road 198 to Georgia Highway 4; thence South on Georgia Highway 4 to the Ohoopee River; thence West following the Ohoopee River to Georgia Highway 297, which is the point of beginning, (e) (1) At the general election in 1984, commissioners shall be elected from District 1 and District 3 for terms of four years and until successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be likewise elected quadrennially and until successors are elected and qualified. (2) At the general election in 1986, commissioners shall be elected from District 2, District 4, and District 5 for terms of four years and until successors are elected and 2370 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, qualified. Thereafter, successors shall be likewise elected quadrennially and until successors are elected and qualified. (3) Terms of commissioners shall begin on January 1 following their election." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 4 and inserting in its place a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. The board shall hold its regular meeting on the second Tuesday in each month at 10:00 A.M. at the courthouse or other convenient place in the City of Swainsboro. The board may change the time or date of its regular meeting by resolution of the board published once in the legal organ of the county. Special or called meetings may be held, provided that each member shall receive at least 24 hours' prior notice." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 5 and inserting in its place a new Section 5 to read as follows: "Section 5. Three members of the board shall constitute the minimum number necessary to transact business at any regular or special meeting." Section 4. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 6 and inserting in its place a new Section 6 to read as follows: "Section 6. At the first meeting of each year, the board shall elect from its membership a chairman to serve for the ensuing year. The chairman shall preside at all meetings and sign as chairman all orders and processes of the board. The chairman shall be entitled to make or second motions and to cast a vote on any matter." Section 5. Said Act is further amended by striking in its entirety Section 14 and inserting in its place a new Section 14 to read as follows: "Section 14. Each member of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $200.00 per month, payable from funds of the county, except that the chairman shall be compensated in the amount of $500.00 per month. Each member shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred while on official business of the board. All amounts shall be paid by the treasurer of the county on an order of the board signed by the chairman and the clerk. The commissioners shall be exempt from road, jury, and military duty and shall be subject to prosecution for malpractice in office in the same manner as magistrates." Section 6. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 15, which reads as follows: "Section 15. Be it further enacted that the members of the board of commissioners of roads and revenues shall be elected by the voters of Emanuel County at the general election each four years.", in its entirety. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2371 HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. HB 1016. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Kilgore of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to change the manner of computing Georgia taxable net income of corporations for purposes of income taxation; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Hudgins of the 15th, Deal of the 49th, and Bond of the 39th. The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 361. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following Senators Scott of the 43rd, Engram of the 34th, and Mine of the 52nd. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 815. By: Representatives Phillips of the 93rd and Cummings of the 17th: A BILL to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require the board of education of each county, area, or independent school system to adopt certain mandatory procedures following certain instances of alleged conduct on the part of students directed toward teachers or other school officials or employees or certain property; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: 2372 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1400. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Isakson of the 21st, and others: A BILL to create the Cobb County Stadium Authority; and for other purposes. HB 1486. By: Representative Lane of the 27th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing a new charter for the City of East Point, Georgia, so as to change the date on which elections for filling the offices of mayor and council of the City of East Point, Georgia, shall be held; and for other purposes. HB 1495. By: Representatives Jackson of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the clerk of the Superior Court, the sheriff, and the tax commissioner of Columbia County on a salary basis, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1496. By: Representatives Jackson of the 83rd and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to provide that the homestead, but not to exceed $10,000.00 of the value thereof, of each resident of the Columbia County School District who is 62 years of age or over and who does not have an income from all sources exceeding $12,000.00 per annum, shall be exempt from all ad valorem taxation for educational purposes levied for and in behalf of such school system; and for other purposes. HB 1564. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the appointment of magistrates of Fulton County to serve in the Magistrate Court of Fulton County, so as to provide for the appointment of parttime magistrates; and for other purposes. HB 1594. By: Representative Selman of the 32nd: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the charter of the City of Palmetto, so as to change the term of office of the mayor and councilmen; and for other purposes. HB 1619. By: Representative Rainey of the 135th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Crisp County, so as to change the number of county commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1633. By: Representative Carter of the 146th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Berrien County, so as to change the number of commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1639. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of utilities commissioners for Catoosa County, so as to extend the jurisdiction and powers of the board of utilities commissioners of Catoosa County; and for other purposes. HB 1643. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to provide a new charter for the City of Lincolnton; and for other purposes. HB 1644. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Lincoln County, so as to change the compensation of the members of the board of commissioners other than the chairman; and for other purposes. HB 1645. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Wilkes County; and for other purposes. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2373 HB 1646. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Warren County; and for other purposes. HB 1647. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Warren County; to provide for county depositories; and for other purposes. HB 1653. By: Representative Ross of the 82nd: A BILL to amend an Act re-creating the Board of Commissioners of Wilkes County, so as to change the boundaries of the commissioner districts; and for other purposes. HB 1656. By: Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Turner County, so as to change the composition of the board of commissioners; and for other purposes. HB 1657. By: Representatives Sizemore of the 136th and Hudson of the 117th: A BILL to provide for the election of members of the board of education of Turner County; and for other purposes. HB 1668. By: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A BILL authorizing and directing the mayor and council of the City of Elberton to divide said city into wards, so as to establish and define wards within the City of Elberton for the purpose of electing members of the city council; and for other purposes. HB 1621. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Hamilton of the 124th: A BILL to completely revise the laws relative to the governing authority of Chatham County; and for other purposes. HB 1601. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to create the State Court of Bacon County; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 587. By: Representative Lambert of the 66th: A RESOLUTION authorizing the State of Georgia, acting for and on behalf of the State of Georgia and its Department of Archives and History, to enter into a rental agreement, as that term is defined in paragraph (9) of Code Section 50-16-31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, concerning certain state owned improved real property, located within the City of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, and known as Rhodes Memorial Hall, with The Georgia Trust For Historic Preservation, Inc.; and for other purposes. HR 749. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION creating a Joint Committee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Special Tax District at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport to Provide Tax Relief to Taxpayers Residing in Surrounding Areas; and for other purposes. HR 695. By: Representative Yeargin of the 14th: A RESOLUTION designating the bridge on Georgia Highway 72 which spans Russell Lake and the Savannah River Basin as the Peyton S. Hawes Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes. 2374 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 278. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A RESOLUTION creating a Joint Urban County and Municipal Study Committee; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 343. By: Senator Cobb of the 28th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions in the "Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title Act," so as to change the definition of the term "major component part"; and for other purposes. SB 449. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-151 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the general and occupational education program, so as to change the provisions relative to the age for beginning school; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1196. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, and Williams of the 6th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to returns and furnishing of information for purposes of income taxation, so as to provide civil penalties for filing frivolous income tax returns; and for other purposes. HB 1200. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to provide for suspension of a driver's license for conviction in another state of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and for other purposes. HB 1217. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Balkcom of the 140th, Godbee of the 110th, Greene of the 130th, Byrd of the 153rd, and Hasty of the 8th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the state employees' health insurance plan, so as to authorize the State Personnel Board to contract with the Georgia Development Authority for the inclusion in the health insurance plan of employees of the authority and their spouses and dependent children; and for other purposes. HB 1281. By: Representatives Kilgore of the 42nd, Watts of the 41st, and Johnson of the 70th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to terms of superior courts, as amended by HB 1156 from the 1984 session of the General Assembly of Georgia, so as to change the terms of court of the Douglas Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1332. By: Representatives Waldrep of the 80th and Jones of the 78th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-28.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law clerks for judicial circuits having institutions for carrying out death sentences, so as to revise the method and amount of compensation for such law clerks; and for other purposes. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2375 HB 1432. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Williams of the 6th, Beck of the 148th, and others: A BILL to amend Subpart 5A of Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to North Georgia College military scholarships, so as to change the number of persons who shall be selected as scholarship recipients; and for other purposes. HB 1342. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 44-7-50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to demand for possession and the procedure upon tenant's refusal, so as to provide that an owner, his agent, his attorney at law, or his attorney in fact may go before the clerk or deputy clerk of either the judge of the superior court or the judge of the state court and make an affidavit under oath setting forth the facts if a tenant holding over refuses or fails to deliver possession when so demanded; and for other purposes. HB 1343. By: Representative Daugherty of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 9 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to times, places, and procedures for actions of probate courts, so as to provide that, in lieu of specifying a hearing date, notices of applications to judges of the probate courts for the granting of orders may specify that a person served must serve a response within ten days from the date of service; and for other purposes. HB 1344. By: Representative Daugherty of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and conveyances by administrators and executors, so as to provide that notice of petition to sell real property shall be published in the county where the petition is filed and, if the property is in another county, shall also be published in the county where the property is located; and for other purposes. HB 1358. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th and Bargeron of the 108th: A BILL to amend Chapter 22 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance premium finance companies, and Chapter 24 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance generally, so as to provide for notices of cancellation; and for other purposes. HB 1493. By: Representatives Waldrep of the 80th, Jones of the 78th, and Dunn of the 73rd: A BILL to provide supplements to the salaries of the judges of superior court, the district attorney, and the chief assistant district attorney of the Flint Judicial Circuit; and for other purposes. HB 1494. By: Representative Pettit of the 19th: A BILL to amend Code Section 45-15-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to assistant attorneys general, so as to provide that certain representations of criminal defendants by assistant attorneys general shall not constitute conflicts of interest under certain conditions; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 444. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Phillips of the 120th, Connell of the 87th, Adams of the 36th, and Holmes of the 28th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to require that a local law 2376 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, which authorizes the exercise of additional redevelopment powers by counties and municipalities be approved in a referendum by a majority of the quali- fied voters voting thereon in the county or municipality affected; and for other purposes. HR 741. By: Representatives Chance of the 129th, Triplett of the 128th, Phillips of the 125th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, and Hamilton of the 124th: A RESOLUTION naming the Ebenezer Church Road in Effingham County; and for other purposes. HR 759. By: Representatives Royal of the 144th, Reaves of the 147th, Godbee of the 110th, Moore of the 139th, Matthews of the 145th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging support for S.2148, creating a long-term soil conservation program, as introduced by Honorable Sam Nunn; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 817. By: Representative Workman of the 51st: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and other structures generally, so as to provide for the regulation of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving walks, manlifts, and facilities and equipment associated therewith; and for other purposes. HB 864. By: Representatives Workman of the 51st, Alford of the 57th and Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Anno- tated, relating to labor and industrial relations, so as to provide for the safe construction, installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of boilers and pressure vessels; and for other purposes. HB 1054. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Selman of the 32nd, Dobbs of the 74th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-2-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to domicile of minors, so as to change how a minor child's domicile is determined; and for other purposes. HB 1077. By: Representatives Lawler of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to require the submission of a financial statement when a pauper's affidavit is filed in lieu of payment of a candidate's qualifying fee; and for other purposes. HB 1082. By: Representative Childs of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-1-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the preparation, printing, and publicizing of a summary of general amendments to the Constitution of Georgia, so as to authorize the Secretary of State to provide for the preparation of a supply of audio tapes which include the summary of proposed general amendments to the Constitution together with a list of certain public offices and the names of candidates seeking to be elected to each office at the November election; and for other purposes. HB 1123. By: Representatives White of the 62nd, Morton of the 47th, Goodwin of the 63rd, Linder of the 44th, Waddle of the 113th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 10-1-451 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2377 injunctions against infringement of registered trademarks or service marks, so as to authorize a court to order to require that a defendant pay to the owner of a registered trademark on service mark up to three times the profits derived from wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale of counterfeits or imitations, and up to three times all damages suffered by reason of such wrongful manufacture, use, display, or sale of counterfeits or imitations, or both profits and damages; and for other purposes. HB 1165. By: Representatives Porter of the 119th and Jackson of the 9th: A BILL to amend Code Section 43-48-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the composition of the State Board of Registration for Used Motor Vehicle Dismantlers, Rebuilders, and Salvage Dealers, so as to change the composition of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1026. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Jackson of the 9th, Lawson of the 9th, Martin of the 60th, Millsaps of the 61st, and others: A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority, so as to exempt property purchased by the authority or for use by the authority from sales and use taxation; and for other purposes. HB 1166. By: Representatives Walker of the 85th, Barnes of the 90th, Cheeks of the 89th, McVeigh of the 155th, Padgett of the 86th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemption from ad valorem taxation for educational purposes of homesteads of qualified individuals 62 years of age or over, so as to provide that, after the owner of a homestead has filed an affidavit and has been allowed the exemption, it shall not be necessary to make application and file thereafter for any year and the exemption shall continue to be allowed to such owner; and for other purposes. HB 1168. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Benefield of the 72nd, and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend Code Section 49-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Joint Board of Family Practice, so as to provide for the membership of the board and for their terms of office; and for other purposes. HB 1169. By: Representative Williams of the 6th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxes, so as to provide for certain changes carried out by the Constitution of the State of Georgia ratified in 1982; and for other purposes. HB 1181. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd and Hooks of the 116th: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians and osteopaths, so as to provide for methods of evaluation, inspection, and approval for medical and osteopathic colleges; to provide for licensing of certain medical school graduates; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the Senate substitutes to the following Bills of the House: HB 358. By: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Adams of the 16th, Edwards of the 112th, Aaron of the 56th and Connell of the 87th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 4 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2378 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, relating to local authorization and regulation of distilled spirits, so as to limit the number of retail dealer licenses which may be issued by the governing authority of any political subdivision; and for other purposes. HB 1149. By: Representative Beck of the 148th: A BILL to amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, so as to redefine the term "savings and loan association"; and for other purposes. The Senate recedes from its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1211. By: Representatives Matthews of the 145th and Royal of the 144th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative districts; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 446. By: Senators Harrison of the 37th and Brantley of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 36-36-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the definition of a municipal corporation for the purpose of annexation pursuant to application of 60 percent of landowners and electors, so as to provide that such definition shall not include certain municipalities having independent school systems; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendment to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 432. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to supersedeas in criminal cases, so as to allow payment of a fine to be a condition of a supersedeas bond in certain cases; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 862. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION amending the rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. Representative Williams of the 48th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1150. By: Representatives Lambert of the 66th, Murphy of the 18th, Logan of the 67th, Groover of the 99th, Evans of the 84th, and others: A BILL to amend MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2379 Code Section 45-7-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual salaries and allowances of certain state officials, so as to change the salary of judges of the superior courts; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien N Andersun Argo N Athon Y Atkins Auten Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster N Bostick Branch NBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J NBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter N Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Connell Y Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover Dunn Edwards N Evans Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton,G N Manner Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Hooks Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson Lee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Lord N Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 53, nays 89. The motion was lost. N Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson Robinson NRoss N Royal Y Russell N Selman Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Shepard of the 71st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendment thereto: HB 1623. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, Bray of the 91st, and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To provide for the composition of the Board of Education of Coweta County; to provide for the election and terms of office of the members of the board; to provide for filling vacancies on the board; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 2380 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. As used in this Act, the term: (1) 'Board' means the Board of Education of Coweta County provided for in this Act. (2) 'Constitutional amendment' means the amendment to the Constitution of 1945 creating the Coweta County School System by merging the county school system of Coweta County and the independent school system of the City of Newnan which was ratified at the 1968 general election and which is set forth in Georgia Laws 1968, pages 1452 through 1466. Section 2. (a) The Board of Education of Coweta County shall be composed of seven members who shall be elected as provided in this Act. All members of the board shall be at least 25 years of age at the time of their election and of good moral character. (b) For the purpose of electing the members of the board, the Coweta County School District shall be divided into seven education districts as follows: Education District 1 shall consist of the Coweta County School District in its entirety. Education District 2 shall consist of the Coweta County School District in its entirety. Education District 3 shall consist of that territory of the Coweta County School District within the following boundaries: All of Coweta County that lies northerly and easterly of the following described boundary line, to-wit: Begin where the centerline of Shell Road (County Road 10) intersects the northern boundary of Coweta County (which is the southern boundary of Fulton County) and run thence southerly along the centerline of Shell Road to the point of intersection with Tommy Lee Cook Road (County Road 553) where Shell Road terminates and becomes County Road 12; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 12 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 29; thence westerly along the centerline of County Road 29 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 21; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 21 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 19; thence southeasterly along the centerline of County Road 19 to its point of intersection with the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road (State Route 14); thence southwesterly along the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 43; thence easterly and southerly along the centerline of County Road 43 to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 41; thence westerly along the centerline of County Road 41 to its point of intersection with the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road; run thence southerly and westerly along the centerline of said Newnan-Atlanta Road to the centerline of a city street within the city limits of Newnan known as Elm Street; thence westerly along said centerline of Elm Street to the centerline of Carmichael Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Carmichael Street to the centerline of Clark Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Clark Street to the centerline of Kellogg Place; thence southerly along the centerline of Kellogg Place to the intersection of the centerline of Temple Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Temple Avenue to the centerline of Jackson Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Jackson Street to the centerline of Posey Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Posey Place to the centerline of Jefferson Street; thence northerly and westerly along the centerline of Jefferson Street to the point of intersection of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad; thence southerly along the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to the point of intersection of the centerline of East Washington Street; thence easterly along the centerline of East Washington Street to the intersection of the centerline of Roberts Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Roberts Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Broad Street; thence southerly and easterly along the centerline of East Broad Street to the city limits of Newnan; thence northerly, easterly and northerly along the city limits of the City of Newnan to the point of intersection of the centerline of State Highway 34; thence easterly along the centerline of State Highway 34 to the point of intersection of the centerline of Interstate 85; thence southerly along the centerline of Interstate 85 to its point of intersection with the centerline of a county road known as Big Poplar Road; thence easterly and southerly along the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2381 centerline of Big Poplar Road to the point of intersection of the centerline of State Highway 16; thence easterly along the centerline of State Highway 16 to the city limits of Sharpsburg; thence easterly, southerly and northerly around the city limits of Sharpsburg to the centerline of Auger Road (also known as Mclntosh Trail); thence easterly along the centerline of Auger Road (also known as Mclntosh Trail) to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 71; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 71 to its point of intersection with Keg Creek; thence southerly and easterly along the centerline of Keg Creek to its point of intersection with the centerline of a county road known as Byrom Road; thence northerly and easterly along the centerline of said Byrom Road and continuing along the centerline of Stallings Road to its point of intersection with the eastern boundary of Coweta County. Education District 4 shall consist of that territory of the Coweta School District within the following boundaries: All of Coweta County that lies southerly and easterly of the following boundary line, to-wit: Begin at the point of intersection of the centerline of Stallings Road with the eastern boundary of Coweta County and from said beginning point, run thence southerly and westerly along the centerline of Stallings Road continuing along the centerline of Byrom Road to its point of intersection with Keg Creek; thence northerly and westerly along the meanderings of Keg Creek to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 71; thence northerly along the centerline of County Road 71 to its point of intersection with the center line of Auger Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Auger Road to its point of intersection with the eastern boundary of the city limits of Sharpsburg; thence southerly and westerly around the city limits of the City of Sharpsburg to its point of intersection with the centerline of State Highway 16; thence westerly along the centerline of State Highway 16 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Big Poplar Road; thence northerly and westerly along the centerline of Big Poplar Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Interstate 85; thence northerly along the centerline of Interstate 85 to its point of intersection with the centerline of State Highway 34; thence westerly along the centerline of State Highway 34 to its point of intersection with the city limits of Newnan; thence southerly, westerly and southerly around the existing city limits of the City of Newnan to its point of intersection with the Atlanta and West Point Railroad; thence southerly along the centerline of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to its point of intersection with Pine Road; thence northwesterly along the centerline of Pine Road to its point of intersection with Old Corinth Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Old Corinth Road to its point of intersection with Potts Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Potts Road to its point of intersection with County Road 556; thence southeasterly along the centerline of County Road 556 to its intersection with the centerline of County Road 220; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 220 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Bethlehem Church Road; thence easterly and southerly along the centerline of Bethlehem Church Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Cline Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Cline Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 226; thence southerly and easterly along the centerline of County Road 226 to its point of intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 (State Route 14); thence southerly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 (State Route 14) to its point of intersection with the centerline of Levi Bradberry Road; thence in a southerly direction along the centerline of Levi Bradberry Road to its point of intersection with the northern boundary of the city limits the City of Grantville; thence easterly, southerly and westerly around the city limits of the City of Grantville to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 213; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 213 to its point of intersection with County Road 209; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 209 to its point of intersection with the southern boundary of Coweta County. Education District 5 shall consist of that territory of the Coweta County School District within the following boundaries: Begin at the point of intersection of the centerline of County Road 209 with the south line of Coweta County and from said point run thence northerly along the centerline of 2382 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, County Road 209 to the point of intersection with the centerline County Road 213; thence northerly along the centerline of County Road 213 to its point of intersection with the city limits of the City of Grantville; thence easterly, northerly and westerly around the city limits of the City of Grantville to the point of intersection with the Levi Bradberry Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Levi Bradberry Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 (State Route 14); thence northeasterly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 (State Route 14) to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 226; thence westerly along the centerline of County Road 226 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Cline Road; thence northeasterly along the centerline of Cline Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Bethlehem Church Road; thence westerly and northerly along the centerline of Bethlehem Church Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 220; thence northerly along the center line of County Road 220 to its point of intersection with County Road 556; thence easterly along the centerline of County Road 556 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Potts Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Potts Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Old Corinth Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Old Corinth Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Pine Road; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Pine Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Atlanta and West Point Railroad; thence northerly along the centerline of Atlanta and West Point Railroad to the point of intersection with U. S. Highway 29; thence northerly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Nimmons Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Nimmons Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of LaGrange Street; thence westerly and southerly along the centerline of LaGrange Street and Smokey Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Belt Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Belt Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Wallace Gray Road; thence west- erly, along the centerline of Wallace Gray Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Ingram Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Ingram Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Westside School Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Westside School Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Heery Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Heery Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Franklin Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Franklin Road to the point of intersection with the centerline of Loblolly Drive; thence northerly along the centerline of Loblolly Drive to the point of intersection with the centerline of Beech Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Beech Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Mulberry Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Mulberry Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Carrollton Highway (also known as State Route 16 West); thence northwesterly along the centerline of said Carrollton Highway to the point of intersection with the centerline of Glover Road; thence continue along the centerline of Glover Road to a point where said Glover Road intersects with County Road 304; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 304 to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 305; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 305 to its point of intersection with Welcome Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Welcome Road to its point of intersection with Wahoo Creek; thence northerly and westerly along the meanderings of Wahoo Creek to the point of intersection with the Chattahoochee River and the boundary of Coweta County. Education District 6 shall consist of that territory of the Coweta County School District within the following boundaries: Begin at the point of intersection of the centerline of Lower Fayetteville Road (also known as East Broad Street) at its point of intersection with the present city limits of Newnan and run thence southwesterly along the city limits of Newnan to its point of intersection with the Atlanta and West Point Railroad; thence northerly along the center- line of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad to the point of intersection of the centerline of U. S. Highway 29; thence northerly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Nimmons Street; thence westerly along the centerline of Nimmons Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of LaGrange Street; thence southerly and westerly along the centerline of LaGrange Street and continu- ing along the centerline of Smokey Road to its point of intersection with the centerline MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2383 of Belt Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Belt Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Wallace Gray Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Wallace Gray Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Ingram Road; thence northerly along the centerline of Ingram Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Westside School Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Westside School Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Heery Road; thence northerly and westerly along the centerline of Heery Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Franklin Road (also State Highway 34); thence northeasterly along the centerline of Franklin Road to its point of intersection with Temple Avenue; thence easterly along the centerline of Temple Avenue to the point of intersection of the centerline of Jackson Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Jackson Street to the point of intersection with the centerline of Posey Place; thence easterly along the centerline of Posey Place to the point of intersection of the centerline of Jefferson Street and Bullsboro Drive; thence northerly and easterly along the centerline of Jefferson and Bullsboro Drive to its point of intersection with the centerline of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad; thence southerly along the centerline of Atlanta and West Point Railroad to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Washington Street; thence easterly along the centerline of East Washington Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Roberts Road; thence southerly along the centerline of Roberts Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of East Broad Street; thence southerly and easterly along the centerline of East Broad Street to its point of intersection with the city limits of Newnan and the point of beginning. Education District 7 shall consist of that territory of the Coweta County School District within the following boundaries: All of Coweta County and a portion of the City of Newnan that lies northerly and westerly of the following described line, to-wit: Begin where the centerline of Shell Road (County Road 10) intersects the northern boundary of Coweta County (which is the southern boundary of Fulton County) and run thence southerly along the centerline of Shell Road to the point of intersection with Tommy Lee Cook Road (County Road 553) where Shell Road terminates and becomes County Road 12; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 12 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 29; thence westerly along the centerline of County Road 29 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 21; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 21 to the point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 19; thence southeasterly along the centerline of County Road 19 to its point of intersection with the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road (State Route 14); thence southwesterly along the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 43; thence easterly and southerly along the centerline of County Road 43 to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 41; thence westerly along the centerline of County Road 41 to its point of intersection with the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road; run thence southerly along the centerline of the Newnan-Atlanta Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Elm Street; thence westerly to the point of intersection of the centerline of Carmichael Street; thence southerly along the centerline of Carmichael Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Clark Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Clark Street to its point of intersection with Kellogg Place; thence southerly along the centerline of Kellogg Place to its point of intersection with the centerline of Temple Avenue; thence westerly along the centerline of Temple Avenue to its point of intersection with the centerline of Franklin Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Franklin Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Loblolly Drive; thence northerly along the centerline of Loblolly Drive to its point of intersection with Beech Street; thence easterly along the centerline of Beech Street to its point of intersection with Mulberry Street; thence northerly along the centerline of Mulberry Street to its point of intersection with the centerline of Carrollton Highway (also known as State Highway 16); thence northwesterly along the centerline of Carrollton Highway to its point of intersection with the centerline of Glover Road; thence continue along the centerline of Glover Road to a point where said Glover Road intersects with County Road 304; thence southerly along the centerline of County 2384 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Road 304 to its point of intersection with the centerline of County Road 305; thence southerly along the centerline of County Road 305 to its point of intersection with Welcome Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Welcome Road to its point of intersection with Wahoo Creek; thence northerly and westerly along the meanderings of Wahoo Creek to its point of intersection with the Chattahoochee River and the boundary of Coweta County. (c) Any portion of the Coweta County School District which is not included within Education Districts 3 through 7 described in subsection (b) of this section shall be included within that Education District 3 through 7 which is contiguous to such portion and which has the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1980. Section 3. (a) Candidates offering for election to the board shall designate the education district for which they are offering. There shall be elected one member from each of said districts. No person shall be eligible as a candidate for election to the board unless such person shall have been a bona fide resident of the education district for which such person is offering at least one year immediately preceding the date of the election. If members of the board move their residence from the respective education districts which they represent, their respective positions on the board shall thereby become vacant, and such vacancies shall be filled as provided in Section 5 of this Act. Candidates shall be elected by a majority vote of the qualified voters voting within their respective education districts as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The members of the board shall be nominated and elected at nonpartisan primaries and elections. The nonpartisan primaries shall be held on the same date as the general primary in the years during which general primaries are held and the nonpartisan elections shall be held on the same date as the general election in the years during which general elections are held. Except for being elected from education districts as provided for in this Act, each member of the board shall be nominated and elected at said nonpartisan primaries and elections in the same manner and subject to the same procedures and requirements as judges of state courts are nominated and elected in nonpartisan primaries and elections as provided in the applicable provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Election Code." Section 4. (a) The first members of the board from Education Districts 1, 3, 4, and 7 shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act at the general primary and general election of 1986 and shall take office on the first day of January, 1987. for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act at the general primary and election which is held immediately preceding the expiration of terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members elected in 1986 from Education Districts 1, 3, and 7 as provided in this subsection shall be the successors to the members of the Board of Education of Coweta County who were elected pursuant to the constitutional amendment from Divisions 1, 3, and 7 and whose regular terms of office expire on December 31, 1986. The member elected in 1986 from Education District 4 as provided in this subsection shall be the successor to the member of the Board of Education of Coweta County who was elected pursuant to the constitutional amendment from Division 4 and whose regular term of office expires on December 31, 1985, and the term of office of such member is extended to expire on December 31, 1986. For the period beginning January 1, 1987, and ending on January 1, 1988. the board shall consist of the four members elected as provided in this subsection and the remaining three members of the Board of Education of Coweta County who were elected pursuant to the constitutional amendment. (b) The first members of the board from Education Districts 2, 5, and 6 shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act at the general primary and general election of 1988 and shall take office on the first day of January, 1989, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, their successors shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of Section 3 of this Act at the general MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2385 primary and election which is held immediately preceding the expiration of terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The member elected in 1988 from Education District 2 as provided in this subsection shall be the successor to the member of the Board of Education of Coweta County who was elected pursuant to the constitutional amendment from Division 2 and whose regular term of office will expire on December 31, 1988. The members elected in 1988 from Education Districts 5 and 6 as provided in this subsection shall be successors to the members of the Board of Education of Coweta County who were elected pursuant to the constitutional amendment from Divisions 5 and 6 and whose regular terms of office expire on December 31, 1987, and the terms of office of such members are extended to expire on December 31, 1988. On January 1, 1989, and thereafter, the board shall be composed of members elected pursuant to this Act. Section 5. In the event of a vacancy on the board by death, resignation, removal of residence from the education district from which elected, or for any other reason, such vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by majority vote of the remaining members of the board. Any person appointed by the board to fill a vacancy shall meet the residency requirements and possess the qualifications provided by this Act to hold office as a member of the board. Section 6. Except for the provisions of this Act in conflict therewith, the provisions of the constitutional amendment shall apply to the board provided for by this Act. Section 7. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Coweta County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Coweta County School District for approval or rejection. The election superintendent shall set the date of such election for the same date as the general election held in 1984. The election superintendent shall issue the call for such election at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, prior to the date thereof. The election superintendent shall cause the date and purpose of the election to be published once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof, in the official organ of Coweta County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Act providing for the nonpartisan election of two members at large and five members from education districts of the Board of Education of Coweta County and establishing terms of office of four years for the members of said board of education be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect as provided in Section 8 of this Act, but otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. The expense of such election shall be borne by Coweta County. It shall be the duty of the election superintendent to hold and conduct such election. It shall be the superintendent's further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 8. This Act shall be effective as follows: (1) For the purpose of holding the referendum provided for in Section 7 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law; and (2) If approved at said referendum: (A) The provisions of this Act necessary for the election of the members of the Board of Education of Coweta County at the 1986 general primary and election as provided in this Act shall be effective on January 1, 1986; and (B) This Act shall be effective for all purposes on January 1, 1987. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. 2386 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Shepard of the 71st moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1623. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1631. By: Representatives Shepard of the 71st, Mostiler of the 75th, and Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a Board of Commissioners of Coweta County, so as to amend, change, and redefine the road districts in Coweta County; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1631 by striking lines 28 and 29 of page 8 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "the center line of Happy Valley Road to the center line of Edgeworth Road; thence southeasterly along the centerline of Edgeworth Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway 29; thence southwesterly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Herring Road; thence southeasterly and southerly along the centerline of Herring Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Green Top Road; thence westerly along the centerline of Green Top Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway 29;". By striking lines 11 through 13 of page 11 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "to its intersection with the center line of Green Top Road; thence easterly along the centerline of Green Top Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of Herring Road; thence northwesterly and westerly along the centerline of Herring Road to its point of intersection with the centerline of U. S. Highway 29, thence northeasterly along the centerline of U. S. Highway 29 to its point of intersection with the centerline of Edgeworth Road; thence northwesterly along the centerline of Edgeworth Road to its intersection with the center line of Happy Valley Road; thence in a northerly direction along the center line of Happy Valley". Representative Shepard of the 71st moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1631. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. 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 862 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2387 Representative Greer of the 39th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 869. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to provide that the board of commissioners of Harris County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms, and corporations doing business in the unincorporated areas of Harris County; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1636. By: Representative Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, so as to change the composition of the seven single-member election districts; and for other purposes. HB 1650. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to create the Houston County Water and Sewer Study Commission; and for other purposes. 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: SB 488. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-794 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications, oaths, and expenses of members of the Professional Practices Commission, so as to change the maximum amount of per diem expense reimbursement; and for other purposes. 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chamhless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis Y Dean N Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwill Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamiltun.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays 2388 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young N Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 124, nays 14. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 354. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of involuntary separation from employment without prejudice and involuntary separation from employment with prejudice; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of involuntary separation from employment without prejudice and involuntary separation from employment with prejudice; to provide for certain definitions; to provide the grounds and procedures for the discharge of employees from employment and that employees so discharged shall not be entitled to and shall not receive a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment without prejudice; to provide for judicial review; to prohibit releases or separations from state service of any public official or employee who is entitled to involuntary separation benefits under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia except under certain limited circumstances; to provide procedures for the continued employment of certain employees proposed for involuntary separation from employment and to define terms in connection therewith; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a provision relative to discretionary termination of employees; to provide that this Act shall become effective on a certain date only if a certain amendment to the Constitution is ratified; to provide that this Act is exempt from the provisions of a certain Act; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, is amended by striking paragraphs (20) and (21) of Code Section 47-2-1, relating to definitions, in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof new paragraphs (20) and (21) to read as follows: "(20) 'Involuntary separation from employment without prejudice' means separation or release from service other than by the willing choice of a member, provided that such member has not been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of theft of pbHe MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2389 ftmds er property any crime involving moral turpitude or malfeasance in office or has not been forced to make restitution for any funds or property wrongfully taken by him the member. Involuntary separation shall not include the defeat in an election of an elected official who becomes a member of this retirement system for the first time on or after July 1, 1971. (21) 'Involuntary separation from employment with prejudice' means separation or release from service other than by the willing choice of a member who has been convicted in a court of competent jurisdiction of theft ef pabHe funda e* property a crime involving moral turpitude or malfeasance in office or who has been forced to make restitution for any funds or property wrongfully taken by h4 the member." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Article 1, relating to general provisions, two new Code sections to be designated Code Sections 47-2-2 and 47-2-3 to read as follows: "47-2-2. (a) The provisions of this Code section are supplemental to, and not in lieu of, the provisions of paragraphs (20) and (21) of Code Section 47-2-1 defining 'involuntary separation from employment without prejudice' and 'involuntary separation from employment with prejudice.' (b) The word 'employee' as defined in paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall include any such employee in the classified or unclassified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration provided for by Chapter 20 of Title 45. The provisions of that law or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto relative to the dismissal of employees from employment shall not be applicable to the discharge of an employee from employment pursuant to the provisions of this Code section. Any such employee who is otherwise subject to that law and rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall continue to be subject thereto for the purpose of any adverse personnel action other than discharge from employment or suspension pursuant to this Code section, but for the purposes of such discharge from employment or suspension, the provisions of this Code section shall be exclusive. (c) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Duties' means duties and responsibilities assigned by an employer to an employee which are reasonably related to the lawful objectives and responsibilities of the employer and which are reasonably related to the position of employment held by the employee for which the employee is compensated. (2) 'Employee' means an employee, other than an elected public official, a public official selected by a vote of a board to serve at the pleasure of the board, or a public official appointed pursuant to law for a specific term of office, as defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 47-2-1 who was a member of the retirement system prior to April 1, 1972, and who, if involuntarily separated from employment without prejudice, has sufficient membership service under the retirement system to qualify for a retirement allowance because of such involuntary separation from employment. (3) 'Employer' means any person or group of persons authorized by law or having authority delegated by law to discharge an employee. (4) 'Insubordination' means the refusal by an employee to carry out the employee's duties when instructed to do so by the employer or by the employee's supervisor upon the instructions or under the authority of the employer. (5) 'Irresponsible performance of duties' means the performance of any duties by an employee or the use of an employee's position of employment for any one or more of the following purposes: (A) To make a financial gain or receive materials or services having financial value, except compensation received as an employee, under circumstances which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the financial gain or the receipt of materials or services was improperly related to the performance of duties by the employee; (B) To purchase or authorize the purchase of materials or services from public funds when the employee knows or reasonably could be expected to know that the amount paid for such materials or services unreasonably exceeds the amount for 2390 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, which substantially equivalent materials or services could be purchased without excessive delay or inconvenience; (C) To use publicly owned real or personal property or publicly supplied services for personal use when the employee knows or reasonably could be expected to know that such personal use of public property or services is unauthorized or improper; or (D) To expend or authorize the expenditure of public funds in a manner which would lead a reasonable person to believe the employee shows a reckless disregard for the obligation to taxpayers to expend public funds in a prudent and efficient manner. (6) 'Malingering' means frequent absences from work or the failure to perform duties during working hours because of claims of illness which are unsubstantiated as determined pursuant to subsection (e) of this Code section. (7) 'Neglect of duty' means the repeated failure by an employee to carry out the employee's duties, either because of excessive unexcused absences from work or a failure to perform or the unsatisfactory performance of duties while at work or a combination thereof. (8) 'Proof of illness' means a written opinion by one or more physicians designated by the medical board provided for by Code Section 47-2-24 stating that an employee's absences from work or unsatisfactory performance of duties are reasonably related to an illness suffered by the employee and describing the nature of such illness. (9) 'Unsatisfactory performance of duties in a willful manner' means the unsatisfactory performance of duties by an employee when the past satisfactory performance of duties by the employee indicates the employee's unsatisfactory performance is willful as determined pursuant to subsection (f) of this Code section. (d) An employee may be discharged from employment pursuant to the requirements of this Code section for insubordination, irresponsible performance of duties, malingering, neglect of duty, or unsatisfactory performance of duties in a willful manner, or for any combination of such reasons. Any employee so discharged from employment shall not be entitled to and shall not receive a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment without prejudice pursuant to Code Section 47-2-123. (e) An employer shall have a reasonable basis for believing an employee is malingering when: (1) The employee has a pattern of absences from work because of illness or unsatisfactory performance of duties because of illness or a pattern of absences from work and unsatisfactory performance of duties because of illness; (2) The employer has requested the employee, in writing, to provide proof of illness and the employee has been given a reasonable opportunity, which shall not be less than 30 days after the date of the request made by the employer, to respond to the employer's request; and (3) The employee has provided no or unsatisfactory proof of illness to the employer in response to the request made pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. (f) An employer shall have a reasonable basis for believing an employee is engaging in unsatisfactory performance of duties in a willful manner when: (1) The past work history of the employee indicates the employee is capable of satisfactory performance of duties; (2) The unsatisfactory performance of duties became increasingly apparent after the employee qualified for a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment without prejudice; and (3) The employee does not claim illness as a basis for unsatisfactory performance of duties and has offered no proof of illness to the employer. (g) When an employer is considering the discharge from employment of an employee for any one or more reasons specified in subsection (d) of this Code section, the employer shall transmit a written notice to the employee containing the following: (1) An explanation of the conduct or deficiencies of the employee which forms the basis for the employer's considering the discharge of the employee; MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2391 (2) A statement that such conduct may result in the employee's discharge from employment on a specified date, which shall not be earlier than the tenth day following the date of the notice in the case of insubordination or irresponsible performance of duties and not earlier than the thirtieth day following the date of the notice if the basis for considering the discharge of the employee is for a reason or reasons other than insubordination or irresponsible performance of duties; (3) A statement that the employee's discharge from employment for the reasons specified in the notice shall not constitute involuntary separation from employment without prejudice within the meaning of the applicable provisions of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia and that if discharged, the employee shall not be entitled to receive and shall not receive a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment without prejudice; (4) A statement that the employee has a right to a hearing before the employer on a specified date, which shall be at least five days prior to the date specified for the employee's discharge from employment; and (5) A statement that at the hearing before the employer, the employee shall be given an opportunity to offer explanations for the employee's conduct or deficiencies and to present evidence on the employee's behalf. (h) An employee being considered for discharge from employment because of insubordination or irresponsible performance of duties may be suspended without pay, except to the extent the employee has accumulated annual leave, pending the completion of the procedures provided for in subsections (g) and (i) of this Code section. If the employer's final decision is not to discharge the employee or if the employee's discharge is not upheld by the court upon judicial review provided for in Code Section 47-2-3, the compensation denied to the employee during suspension shall be reimbursed to the employee and, if applicable, accumulated leave used during the suspension shall be reinstated. (i) If an employee subject to the provisions of subsection (g) of this Code section fails to respond to the notice sent to the employee pursuant to said Code section or if the employer is not satisfied with the explanation made by the employee for the conduct or deficiencies specified in said notice and is not satisfied with the evidence presented in the employee's behalf, the employee may be discharged from employment on the date specified in said notice or on such later date as shall be specified in writing by the employer to the employee. The employee shall be notified, in writing, of the final decision of the employer and such notice shall provide an explanation for the employer's decision. (j) An employer discharging an employee pursuant to this Code section shall prepare a written report to the board of trustees on the discharge of the employee. Any notices or other written communications to the employee which relate to the employer's decision to discharge the employee shall be attached to and made a part of the employer's report to the board of trustees. (k) It shall be the duty of any employer considering the discharge of an employee for any reason or combination of reasons specified in subsection (d) of this Code section to follow the procedures specified in this Code section as a condition precedent to the discharge of such employee. 47-2-3. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Employee' means an employee subject to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-2 who is discharged from employment pursuant to that Code section and who is aggrieved by such discharge from employment. (2) 'Employer' shall have the same meaning as the definition of that word provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Code Section 47-2-2. (b) An employee shall have the right to judicial review of the employee's discharge from employment pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 47-2-2. Proceedings for judicial review may be instituted by filing a petition within 30 days after the date the employee's discharge from employment becomes final as specified in the notice sent to the employee pursuant to subsection (i) of Code Section 47-2-2. The petition may be filed in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the superior court of the county of 2392 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, residence of the employee. The petition shall state the nature of the employee's interest and the grounds as specified in subsection (f) of this Code section upon which the employee contends that the employee's discharge from employment should be reversed or modified. The petition may be amended by leave of the court. The filing of the petition does not itself stay the enforcement of the employer's decision to discharge the employee, but the reviewing court may order a stay upon appropriate terms for good cause shown. (c) Within 30 days after service of the petition or within further time allowed by the court, the employer shall transmit to the reviewing court the original or a certified copy of the entire record, which shall include the report prepared by the employer pursuant to subsection (j) of Code Section 47-2-2, of the proceedings under review. The court may require or permit subsequent corrections or additions to the record. (d) If, before the date set for hearing, application is made to the court for leave to present additional evidence and it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the additional evidence is material and there were good reasons for failure to present it in the hearing before the employer, the court may order that the additional evidence be taken before the employer upon conditions determined by the court. The employer may modify the employer's findings and decision to discharge the employee by reason of the additional evidence and shall file that evidence and any modifications, new findings, or decisions with the reviewing court. (e) The review shall be conducted by the court without a jury and shall be confined to the record. In cases of alleged irregularities in procedure before the employer, not shown in the record, proof thereon may be taken in the court. The court, upon request, shall hear oral argument and receive written briefs. (f) The court shall not substitute its judgment for that of the employer as to the weight of the evidence on questions of fact. The court may affirm the decision of the employer or remand the case for further proceedings. The court may reverse or modify the decision of the employer to discharge the employee if substantial rights of the employee have been prejudiced because the administrative findings, inferences, conclusions, or decision of the employer were: (1) In violation of constitutional or statutory provisions; (2) In excess of statutory authority of the employer; (3) Affected by other error of law; (4) Clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative, and substantial evidence on the whole record; or (5) Arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. (g) If the employee or the employer is aggrieved by a final judgment of the superior court under this Code section, either such party may obtain review of such final judgment pursuant to the provisions of Code Section 5-6-35." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 47-2-123, relating to allowances payable upon death, disability, or involuntary separation from employment, two new subsections (g) and (h) to read as follows: "(g) From and after January 1, 1985, no employing unit within the government of the State of Georgia, including every department, commission, board, bureau, agency, branch of government, or any other employing unit by whatever name called, which has the authority and power to appoint, employ, release, separate, or fail to reappoint public officials or employees shall release or separate from state service, or fail to reappoint to continued state service, any public official or employee who is entitled to coverage under the involuntary separation retirement benefits provisions of this Code section. A release, separation, or failure to reappoint in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be illegal, unlawful, and void. However, such releases or separations from state service or failures to reappoint to continued state service shall not be subject to the provisions of this subsection if such releases or separations from service or failures to reappoint occur under any of the following circumstances: (1) Separation or release from service of an official or employee pursuant to Code Section 47-2-2; MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2393 (2) Separation or release from service of an official or employee for any reason which would constitute cause as defined in the rules and regulations of the State Personnel Board if such separation or release from service is not pursuant to Code Section 47-2-2; (3) Separation or release from service of an official or employee for criminal conduct under the laws of this state, any other state, or the United States; or (4) A 'discretionary termination' which means any one of the following: (A) Separation or release from service of an official or employee under circumstances in which an official or employee is released or separated or any official's or employee's position or joh is abolished through a valid reduction-in-force plan approved -by the State Merit System of Personnel Administration; (B) Separation or release from service of any official or employee by reason of a bona fide reorganization of any employing unit, with respect to which reorganization any such separations or releases have been approved in advance by the Governor; or (C) Separation or release from service of an official or employee, or failure of reappointment of an official or employee, who holds a confidential position to an appointed or elected public official, or a group of appointed or elected public offi- cials, incurred as a result of a change of administration in the office of such appointed or elected public official, or group of appointed or elected public officials, (h) (1) Except where termination is required by a sudden and unexpected loss of federal or state funds, an employer intending the discretionary termination of an offi- cial or employee shall notify the commissioner of personnel administration at least 60 but not more than 120 days prior to the effective date of the discretionary termination of such official or employee. If termination is required by a sudden and unexpected loss of federal or state funds, the employer shall notify the commissioner of personnel administration as soon as the employer becomes aware of the loss of funds and the termination shall be delayed until the completion of the procedures required by this subsection. Pending the completion of such procedures, the employee or official pro- posed for termination because of a sudden and unexpected loss of federal or state funds shall be compensated from any funds appropriated or available to the employer which may be used for such purpose. The notice shall be in writing and a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the board of trustees at the same time it is forwarded to the commissioner of personnel administration. The notice shall include the following information: (A) The name and current annual compensation of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination; (B) The age, length of service, current job description, and summary of the work experience of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination; (C) The educational qualifications of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination; and (D) An explanation of the reasons for the proposed discretionary termination of the official or employee. (2) After receipt of the notice provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the commissioner of personnel administration shall schedule an interview with the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination. The interview shall be held within 15 days after receipt of the notice. Based on the interview with the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination and the information provided by the notice received by the commissioner pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the commissioner of personnel administration shall contact appropriate state departments, boards, bureaus, and other agencies of the state government for the purpose of seeking continued employment for the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination. Any position for continued employment of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination which is obtained by the commissioner of personnel admin- istration shall meet the following requirements: (A) The annual compensation for such position shall be the same or greater than the current annual compensation of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination; 2394 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (B) The duties for such position shall be reasonably compatible with the previous work experience and educational qualifications of the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination; (C) The position shall be one which includes the holder thereof as a member of the retirement system provided for by this chapter; and (D) The position must be available for acceptance by the official or employee proposed for discretionary termination at least one day prior to the effective date of such termination and an offer of the position to the official or employee must be made, in writing, by not later than the day immediately preceding the effective date of the discretionary termination. (3) Any official or employee proposed for discretionary termination who is offered a position of continued employment in conformity with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall be deemed to have resigned from service at his or her own choice upon the failure of such official or employee to accept the position of continued employment, and no such official or employee so resigning from service shall qualify for retirement benefits based upon involuntary separation from employment without prejudice as authorized by this Code section. (4) If the commissioner of personnel administration fails to obtain a position of continued employment in conformity with the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection for an official or employee proposed for discretionary termination, then, on the effective date of the discretionary termination, the official or employee may be considered involuntarily separated from employment without prejudice for the purposes of this Code section. (5) The commissioner of personnel administration shall notify the board of trustees in writing of the action taken by the commissioner pursuant to this subsection and of any position of continued employment which is offered to and accepted or refused by an official or employee proposed for discretionary termination. (6) It is the intention of this subsection to provide procedures to secure the continued employment of officials and employees who may become subject to discretionary termination, and the provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to create any right to continue in a position of employment when that right does not exist independently of this subsection." Section 4. Subject to the requirements of Section 5 of this Act, effective January 1, 1985, Code Section 47-2-123.1, relating to procedures and requirements applicable to the discretionary termination of certain employee members of the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, shall stand repealed in its entirety. Section 5. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1985, only if a proposed amendment to the Constitution authorizing the General Assembly to revise provisions of public retirement or pension systems relating to involuntary separation from employment is ratified at the 1984 general election. In the event such proposed constitutional amendment is not so ratified this Act shall be null, void, and of no force and effect and shall stand repealed in its entirety on January 1, 1985. Section 6. Pursuant to the authority of the proposed constitutional amendment described in Section 5 of this Act and being contingent for its effectiveness on January 1, 1985, upon the ratification of such proposed constitutional amendment, this Act is exempt from the provisions of Chapter 20 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated known as the "Public Retirement Systems Standards Law." Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2395 Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athun Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcora Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Poster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey " Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,!.. Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Wiiliams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 454. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 42 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to registered professional sanitarians, so as to require completion of a continuing professional education program as a prerequisite for renewal of a license; and for other pur- poses. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Health and Ecology moves to Amend SB 454 by adding before the period at the end of line 4 of page 2 the following: "and the board". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y" Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch 2396 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 149, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SB 455. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 37-7-166 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records, so as to change certain conditions regarding the release of clinical records; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 37-7-166 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records, so as to change certain conditions regarding the release of clinical records; 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 37-7-166 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records, is amended by striking paragraph (8) of subsection (a) thereof in its entirety and inserting in its place a new paragraph (8) to read as follows: "(8) The Except for matters privileged under the laws of this state, the record shall be produced in response to a valid subpoena er court order ef- taty issued by a court of competent jurisdiction^ except fef matters privileged ender the tews ef this state pursuant to a full and fair show cause hearing;". 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 repealed. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2397 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 473. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care homes, as enacted by an Act approved March 29, 1983, and redesignated as Code Section 31-7-12 by H.B. 1155 at the 1984 regular session, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 31-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care homes, as enacted by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 1323), and redesignated as Code Section 31-7-12 by H.B. 1155 at the 1984 regular session, so as to change a definition; to provide for registration of personal care homes; to provide for redesignations; to provide for ombudsman investigations; 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 31-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care homes, as enacted by an Act approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 2398 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 1323), and redesignated as Code Section 31-7-12 by H.B. 1155 at the 1984 regular session, is amended by striking that Code section in its entirety, which reads as follows: "31-7-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'personal care home' means a facility as defined in rules of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 290-5-35, as such rules exist on the effective date of this Code section. (b) The department may designate county boards of health to act as agents to assist the department in inspecting personal care homes licensed under this chapter. With approval of the department, county boards of health may establish inspection fees to defray part of the costs of inspections performed for the department.", and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "31-7-12. (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'personal care home' means a facility as defined in the rules of the Department of Human Resources, Chapter 290-5-35. (b) All personal care homes shall be licensed as provided for in Code Section 31-7-3, except that, in lieu of licensure, the department may require persons who operate personal care homes with two or three beds for nonfamily adults to comply with registration requirements delineated by the department. Such registration requirements within this category shall authorize the department to promulgate pursuant to Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act,' reasonable standards to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of such personal care homes. (c) The department may designate county boards of health to act as agents to assist the department in inspecting personal care homes licensed under this chapter. With approval of the department, county boards of health may establish inspection fees to defray part of the costs of inspections performed for the department. (d) The state ombudsman or community ombudsman, on that ombudsman's initiative or in response to complaints made or on behalf of residents of a registered or licensed personal care home, may conduct investigations in matters within the ombudsman's powers and duties." 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 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Arp> Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Brooks Y Brown,G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawier Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2399 Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 524. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Code Section 12-3-233 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the appointment and terms of the members of the Jekyll Island State Park Authority, so as to change the membership of said authority; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr SR 319. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A RESOLUTION designating 1984 as "The Year of the Disabled Voter in Georgia"; and for other purposes. 2400 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 follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. HR 711. By: Representatives Phillips of the 120th, Auten of the 156th, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Lane of the lllth, Porter of the 119th, and others: A RESOLUTION Creating the Coastal Growth Management Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the coastal region of Georgia is defined for the purposes of this resolution as the eight counties that comprise the membership of the Coastal Area Planning and Development Commission, to wit, Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty, Long, Mclntosh, Glynn, and Camden, and coastal waters to the extent of the state's jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the coastal region of Georgia is an important area of critical significance to the State of Georgia and to its residents; and WHEREAS, the coastal region of Georgia is undergoing accelerated growth, which is not uniform in its rate or location; and WHEREAS, this growth has both positive and negative consequences; and WHEREAS, many of the negative consequences of growth can be eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels if recognized and dealt with in a timely and effective manner; and MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2401 WHEREAS, programs, policies, activities, and investments of the State of Georgia and the federal government have a profound influence and effect on the nature, extent, location, and rate of growth, development, and wise use of natural and human resources in the coastal region; and WHEREAS, the programs, policies, activities, and investments within the State of Georgia, including, but not limited to, its public authorities, at various levels of government may be in conflict; and WHEREAS, the General Assembly recognizes the urgency of finding appropriate mechanisms to minimize the negative consequences of growth, reduce conflicts, and provide optimum benefits to the present and future generations of citizens of the coastal region and the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Coastal Growth Management Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. A minimum of three members should be from the coastal region. The committee shall be authorized to study matters related to the opportunities, needs, costs, and benefits of orderly growth in which the negative consequences have been eliminated or minimized and in which effective coordination between levels of government has occurred, and any matters relating to the development of recommendations for ways in which the state can assist the coastal region in the furtherance of these goals. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for members of interim legislative committees for attending meetings of the committee but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations by not later than the date the General Assembly convenes in the regular session in January, 1985, and on that date the committee shall stand abolished. The funds necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or available to the legislative branch of the state government. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Rules moves to amend HR 711 by striking from line 3 of page 3 the word "ten" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five". The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambles! Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman N Cohvell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch NCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,0 Y Manner Y Hasty N Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore 2402 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Townsend N Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, as amended, the ayes were 136, nays 13. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, as amended. SB 482. By: Senator Bryant of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 27-4-112 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the methods of taking fish, crustaceans, or mollusks generally, so as to change the areas where certain seines may be used; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 152, nays 0. Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2403 The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 548. By: Senator Harris of the 27th: A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to remove the millage limitation on the authority of a municipality to levy taxes for financial assistance to its municipal development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to remove the millage limitation on the authority of a municipality to levy taxes for financial assistance to its municipal development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, is amended by striking Code Section 48-5-350, relating to the municipal power to levy taxes for municipal development authorities, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 48-5-350 to read as follows: "48-5-350. Every municipality may levy and collect municipal taxes upon all taxable property within the limits of the municipality to provide for financial assistance to its development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority for the purpose of developing trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. The tax levied for the purposes provided in this Code section shall not exceed one mill per dollar upon the assessed value of the property; provided, however, the authorization contained in this Code section to levy and collect such tax shall not be deemed _tp be exclusive and shall not prevent any municipality from exercising any additional power granted to it pursuant to any constitutional amendment, whether general or special, to levy any ad valorem tax for the purpose of providing financial assistance _to any municipal or joint county and municipal development authority. The exceptions to the one mill per dollar tax limitation contained in the proviso of the preceding sentence shall not be construed so as to affect any action pending in court on February 20, 1984." 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 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford 2404 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 135, nays 11. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 549. By: Senator Harris of the 27th: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county taxation, so as to remove the millage limitations on the authority of a county to levy taxes for financial assistance to its development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county taxation, so as to remove the millage limitations on the authority of a county to levy taxes for financial assistance to its development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county taxation, is amended by striking paragraph (20) of Code Section 48-5-220, relating to purposes of county taxes, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (20) to read as follows: "(20) To provide for financial assistance to county or joint county and municipal development authorities for the purpose of developing trade, commerce, industry, and employment opportunities. No tax for this purpose shall exceed one mill per dollar upon the assessed value of the taxable property in the county levying the tax; and provided, however, that the authority to levy and collect a tax for the purpose described in this paragraph shall not be deemed to be an exclusive authorization and shall not prevent any county from exercising any power granted to it pursuant to any constitutional amendment, whether general or special, to levy any ad valorem tax for the purpose of providing financial assistance to any county or joint county and municipal development MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2405 authority. The exceptions to the one mill per dollar tax limitation contained in the proviso of the preceding sentence shall not be construed so as to affect any action pending in court on February 20, 1984; and". 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 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Andersen YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes N Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Good win Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 139, nays 15. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The Speaker assumed the Chair. 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: 2406 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. HB 1634. By: Representatives Mueller of the 126th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to create the Board of Elections of Chatham County; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 390. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday under certain conditions; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was previously read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday under certain conditions; to validate certain prior authorizations for Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, is amended by adding at the end of Code Section 3-3-7, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, a new subsection (1) to read as follows: "(1) (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, in all counties or municipalities in which the sale of alcoholic beverages is lawful for consumption on the premises, the governing authority of the county or municipality may, by resolution or ordinance conditioned on approval in a referendum, authorize the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises on Sundays from 12:30 P.M. until 12:00 Midnight in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross sales from the sale of prepared meals or food in all of the combined retail outlets of the individual establishment where food is served and in any licensed establishment which derives at least 50 percent of its total annual gross income from the rental of rooms for overnight lodging. (2) Any governing authority desiring to permit and regulate Sunday sales pursuant to this subsection, but only after a referendum election, shall so provide by proper resolution or ordinance conditioned on a referendum. Not less than ten nor more than MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2407 60 days after the date of approval of such resolution or ordinance, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of the county or municipality to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting the question of Sunday sales to the electors of the county or municipality for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of the 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 in the official organ of the county once a week for two weeks immediately preceding the date thereof. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: '( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the governing authority of (name of municipality or county) be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink?' All persons desiring to vote for approval of Sunday sales shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of Sunday sales shall vote 'No.' If more than onehalf of the votes cast on the question are for approval of Sunday sales, the governing authority may by appropriate resolution or ordinance permit and regulate Sunday sales by licensees. Otherwise, such Sunday sales shall not be permitted. The expense of the election shall be borne by the county or municipality in which the election is held. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to hold and conduct the election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. (3) Notwithstanding this subsection or any other provision of law, all county or municipal resolutions or ordinances enacted prior to the effective date of this subsection pursuant to the authorizations granted by subsections (a) through (k) of this Code section are declared to be valid and shall remain in full force and effect unless affirmatively repealed by the governing authority of the county or municipality." 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 repealed. The previous question was ordered. Representative McVeigh of the 155th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the Committee substitute to SB 390. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams,G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield N Benn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch NBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter N Chamblesi N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans N Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty N Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson,D Johnson.F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord N Lucas N Lupton N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody 2408 Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Phillips,B Phillips,L N Phillips, W N Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson Y Robinson NRoss Y Royal N Russell N Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend N Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L Ware N Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 45, nays 118. The motion was lost. Representative McVeigh of the 155th moved that SB 390 and all amendments and substitutes thereto be placed upon the table. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield NBenn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch N Bray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J NBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Carter N Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Clark,L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon YDobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans N Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg NGodbee Y Goodwin N Greene NGreer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton,G N Hanner N Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson,N N Jackson, W Johnson.D N Johnson ,F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S N Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane,D N Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder YLogan YLong Lord N Lucas N Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 37, nays 125. The motion was lost. N Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N 01iver,D N Padgett Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips,B Phillips,L N PhiUips,W N Pinkston N Porter Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson NRoss N Royal N Russell N Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr 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: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2409 Y Aaron Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copetan Y Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon N Dobbs N Dover YDunn Edwards Y Evans Y Feiton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,,! Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under Logan N Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selraan N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts White,J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 116, nays 50. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. Representative Logan of the 67th wished to be recorded as voting "nay" on the preceding roll call. 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 877. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Groover of the 99th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to delete certain judg- ments and rulings; and for other purposes. Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 877 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 Walker of the 115th, Chambless of the 133rd, and Groover of the 99th. 2410 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following Bills and Resolutions of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HR 675. By: Representatives Dean of the 29th, Holmes of the 28th, and Sinkfield of the 37th: A RESOLUTION creating a Joint Committee to Study the Standard Need with Respect to AFDC Payments; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Creating a Joint Committee to Study the Standard of Need with Respect to AFDC Payments; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the "Aid to Dependent Children Act" was enacted in 1937 and is currently Article 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and WHEREAS, although the State of Georgia appropriated over $65 million for AFDC payments in State Fiscal Year 1983-84, the formula for determining the standard need with respect to such AFDC payments has not been changed since 1969; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia needs to study the assistance requirements of dependent children as defined in Code Section 49-4-101 to determine if appropriate aid is being provided by the state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created a Joint Committee to Study the Standard of Need with Respect to AFDC Payments to be composed of seven members to be selected as follows: three members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House, three members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and one member to be appointed by the Governor. The member appointed by the Governor shall serve as the chairperson and shall be responsible for convening the meetings of the committee. The committee shall make a comprehensive study of the standard need with respect to AFDC payments and the assistance requirements of dependent children. The committee is authorized to study all matters relative to the purposes of this resolution. The committee is further authorized to conduct and hold meetings at such times and places as it deems advisable so as to better enable it to perform its duties under this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the expenses and allowances authorized by law for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days unless additional days are authorized by the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated or otherwise available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations by not later than December 31, 1984, on which date the committee shall stand abolished. Representative Dean of the 29th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 675. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2411 Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connel! Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evana Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Logan Y Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1260. By: Representative Adams of the 36th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to residential and family farm mortgages, so as to change the amount of compensation payable to public members of the Georgia Residential Finance Authority; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1260 by striking on Page 3, beginning with line 24 and continuing through line 14 of Page 4; and renumbering Sections 6 and 7 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively. Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1260. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.! Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore 2412 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawsun YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Bainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfleld Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HR 644. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th and Steinberg of the 46th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Part-time State Employment Study Committee; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HR 644 by striking on Page 2, lines 4, 5 and 6, the word "three" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "five" and By striking on Page 2, line 25, the word "five" and inserting in lieu thereof the word "ten". Representative Galer of the 97th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 644. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2413 Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs Y Waddle On the motion, the ayes were 137, nays 11. The motion prevailed. Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1317. By: Representatives Home of the 103rd, Pinkston of the 100th, and Groover of the 99th: A BILL to amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for a declaration by the General Assembly of Georgia that in the exercise of the powers granted to them, local governing authorities of cities and counties are acting pursuant to state policy; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, so as to provide for a declaration by the General Assembly of Georgia that in the exercise of the powers granted to them, local governing authorities of cities and counties are acting pursuant to state policy; to articulate clearly and express affirmatively the policy of the State of Georgia that such local governing authorities in the exercise of such powers shall be immune from antitrust liability to the same degree and extent as enjoyed by the State of Georgia; 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. Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local government, is amended by adding immediately following Chapter 18, a new Chapter 19, to read as follows: "CHAPTER 19 36-19-1. It is declared by the General Assembly of Georgia that in the exercise of powers specifically granted to them by law, local governing authorities of cities and counties are acting pursuant to state policy. 36-19-2. This chapter is intended to articulate clearly and express affirmatively the policy of the State of Georgia that in the exercise of such powers, such local governing authorities shall be immune from antitrust liability to the same degree and extent as enjoyed by the State of 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 repealed. Representative Home of the 103rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1317. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes 2414 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark.I. Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton, C Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,!) Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,!. Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal On the motion, the ayes were 141, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 830. By: Representatives Barnett of the 10th, Wood of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th and Hanner of the 131st: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to workers' compensation, so as to redefine the term "employee" to include volunteer law enforcement officers under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, so as to redefine the term "employee" to include volunteer law enforcement officers under certain circumstances; to provide for the computation of the average weekly wage of volunteer law enforcement officers; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to workers' compensation, is amended by striking paragraph (2) of Code Section 34-9-1, relating to definitions, in its entirety and and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (2) to read as follows: "(2) 'Employee' means every person in the service of another under any contract of hire or apprenticeship, written or implied, except a person whose employment is not in the usual course of the trade, business, occupation, or profession of the employer; and, except as hereinafter provided, minors are included even though working in violation of any child labor law or other similar statute; provided, however, that nothing contained MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2415 in this chapter shall be construed as repealing or altering any such law or statute. Any reference to any employee who has been injured shall, if the employee dies, include his legal representatives, dependents, and other persons to whom compensation may be payable pursuant to this chapter. All firemen and policemen whose compensation is paid by the state or any county or municipality, regardless of the method of appointment, and all full-time county employees and employees of elected salaried county officials are specifically included in this definition. There shall also be included within such term any volunteer firefighter of any county or municipality of this state, but only for volunteer fire-fighting services rendered to such county or municipality and only if the governing authority of the county or municipality for which such services are rendered shall provide by appropriate resolution for inclusion of such volunteer firefighters. There shall also be included within such term any volunteer law enforcement personnel of any county or municipality of this state who are certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, but only for volunteer law enforcement services rendered to such county or municipality and only if the governing authority of the county or municipality for which such services are rendered shall provide by appropriate resolution for inclusion of such volunteer law enforcement personnel. The various elected county officers of an individual county shall also be included in this definition, if the governing authority of said county shall provide therefor by appropriate resolution. For the purposes of workers' compensation coverage, employees of county and district health agencies established under Chapter 3 of Title 31 are deemed and shall be considered employees of the State of Georgia. For the purpose of workers' compensation coverage, members of the Georgia National Guard serving on state active duty pursuant to an order by the Governor are deemed and shall be considered to be employees of this state. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this paragraph, any officer of a corporation may elect to be exempt from coverage under this chapter by filing written certification of such election with the State Board of Workers' Compensation as provided in Code Section 34-9-2.1 of this article." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (5) of Code Section 34-9-260, relating to the basis and method for computing compensation generally, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (5) to read as follows: "(5) If the injured employee is a volunteer firefighter included under this chapter for volunteer fire-fighting services rendered to a county or municipality of this state or a volunteer law enforcement officer included under this chapter for volunteer law enforcement services rendered to a county or municipality of this state, such firelighter's or volunteer law enforcement officer's average weekly wage shall be deemed to be the Georgia average weekly earnings of production workers in manufacturing industries for the immediately preceding calendar year, as published by the Georgia Department of Labor;". 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 repealed. Representative Barnett of the 10th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 830. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B 2416 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parharo Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 815. By: Representatives Phillips of the 93rd and Cummings of the 17th: A BILL to amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require the board of education of each county, area, or independent school system to adopt certain mandatory procedures following certain instances of alleged conduct on the part of students directed toward teachers or other school officials or employees or certain property; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, so as to require local boards of education to appoint a disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials to hold a disciplinary hearing following certain instances of alleged conduct on the part of students; to provide minimum procedures for such hearings; to provide for decisions from the hearing and for appeals of such decisions; to provide for reporting certain instances of alleged conduct; to provide that proceedings and certain records shall not be open to the public or subject to inspection by the public; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Subpart 2 of Part 2 of Article 16 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public school disciplinary tribunals, is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "20-2-753. (a) In addition to any proceedings which are authorized in Code Section 20-2-752, local boards of education shall appoint a disciplinary hearing officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials to hold a disciplinary hearing following any instance of: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2417 (1) An alleged assault or battery by a student upon any teacher, other school official, or employee; (2) An alleged assault or battery by a student upon another student, if, in the discretion of the school principal, the alleged assault or battery could justify the expulsion or long-term suspension of the student; or (3) Substantial damage alleged to be intentionally caused by a student on school premises to personal property belonging to a teacher, other school official, employee, or student, if, in the discretion of the school principal, the alleged damage could justify the expulsion or long-term suspension of the student; (b) The board of education shall by appropriate rule, regulation, or resolution require that when any instance specified in subsection (a) of this Code section occurs the teacher, other school official, employee, or student who is subjected to the assault, battery, or damage shall file a complaint with the school administration and with the local board of education. 20-2-754. (a) A disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials appointed as required by Code Section 20-2-753, shall, in addition to any other requirements imposed by rules and regulations which may have been promulgated pursuant to Code Section 20-2-752, ensure that: (1) All parties are afforded an opportunity for a hearing after reasonable notice served personally or by mail. This notice shall be given to all parties and to the parent or guardian of the student or students involved and shall include a statement of the time, place, and nature of the hearing; a short and plain statement of the matters asserted; and a statement as to the right of all parties to present evidence and to be represented by legal counsel; (2) All parties are afforded an opportunity to present and respond to evidence and to examine and cross-examine witnesses on all issues unresolved; and (3) A verbatim electronic or written record of the hearing shall be made and shall be available to all parties. (b) If appointed to review an instance specified in Code Section 20-2-753, the disci- plinary officer, panel, or tribunal shall conduct the hearing and, after receiving all evidence, render its decision, which decision shall be based solely on the evidence received at the hearing. The decision shall be in writing and shall be given to all parties within ten days of the close of the record. Any decision by such disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal may be appealed to the local board of education by filing a written notice of appeal within 20 days from the date the decision is rendered. Any disciplinary action imposed by such officer, panel, or tribunal may be suspended by the superintendent of schools pending the outcome of the appeal. (c) The local board of education shall review the record and shall render a decision in writing. The decision shall be based solely on the record and shall be given to all parties within ten days from the date it receives the notice of appeal. The board may take any action it determines appropriate, and any decision of the board shall be final. All parties shall have the right to be represented by legal counsel at any such appeal and during all subsequent proceedings. 20-2-755. The disciplinary officer, panel, or tribunal of school officials, when appointed as required in Code Section 20-2-753, shall determine what, if any, disciplin- ary action shall be taken. Such action may include, but is not limited to, expulsion, longterm suspension, or short-term suspension. Any action taken by such officer, panel, or tribunal shall be subject to modification by the local school board on appeal. 20-2-756. (a) The school administration, disciplinary hearing officer, panel, tribunal of school officials, or the local board of education may, when any instance specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 20-2-753 occurs, report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement agency or officer for investigation to determine if criminal charges or delinquent proceedings should be initiated. (b) No individual reporting any incident under this subpart to a law enforcement agency or officer shall be subject to any action for malicious prosecution, malicious abuse of process, or malicious use of process. 20-2-757. (a) No proceeding under this subpart shall be subject to Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to open meetings of governmental bodies, and the verbatim electronic 2418 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, or written record and the written decisions prepared under this subpart shall not be subject to public inspection under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to public records. (b) No other disciplinary proceeding or appeal or review thereof conducted by a school administration or board of education shall be subject to Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to open meetings of governmental bodies, and the verbatim electronic or written record and the written decisions prepared by a school administration or board of education in such proceeding shall not be subject to public inspection under Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to public records. (c) The board of education shall prepare a written summary of any proceeding under this subpart which summary shall include a description of the incident and the disposition thereof but shall not contain the names of any party to the incident. The summary shall be a public record. 20-2-758. Nothing in this subpart shall be construed to prohibit, restrict, or limit in any manner any cause of action otherwise provided by law and available to any teacher, school official, employee, or student. The provisions of subsections (b) through (f) of Code Section 20-2-1160 shall apply to all proceedings under this subpart." 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 repealed. Representative Phillips of the 93rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 815. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinks ton Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2419 The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House adhere to its position in amending SB 319 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 Chambless of the 133rd, Smyre of the 92nd, and Buck of the 95th. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1135. By: Representative Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Part 3 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of business opportunities, so as to provide additional definitions; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Part 3 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of business opportunities, so as to provide additional definitions; to clarify the parties who are required to file disclosure statements; to increase the amount of initial investment required for an enterprise to be a business opportunity; to change the provisions relating to penalties for not filing; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Part 3 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of business opportunities, is amended by striking Code Section 10-1-410 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 10-1-410 to read as follows: "10-1-410. fa) As used in this part, the term: (1) (A) 'business Business opportunity' means the sale or lease of2 or offer to sell or lease, any products, equipment, supplies, or services which requires a total initial payment of an amount exceeding $500.00 te the purchaser for the purpose of enabling the purchaser to start a business, and in which the seller or company represents: 41) (i) That the seller or company will provide locations or assist the purchaser in finding locations for the use or operation of vending machines, racks, display cases or other similar devices, or currency-operated amusement machines or devices, or premises neither owned nor leased by the purchaser^ e* seller2 or company; 2420 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, {2} (ii) That the seller or company will purchase any or all products made, produced, fabricated, grown, bred, or modified by the purchaser using, in whole or in part, the supplies, services, or chattels sold to the purchaser; {3} (iii) That the seller or company guarantees that the purchaser will derive income from the business opportunity which exceeds the price paid for the business opportunity; or that the seller or company will refund all or part of the price paid for the business opportunity or repurchase any of the products, equipment, supplies, or chattels supplied by the seller or company, if the purchaser is unsatiafied dissatisfied with the business opportunity; or 44) (iv) That pen payment by the purchaser ef a fee er s of meney which exceeds $6&09 te the seller, the seller company will provide a sales program or mflriccting pro^rsm wineft win CIIQDIC tnc pupcfiQ.sct to QCMVC income tronft uio buaincaa opportunity which cxcccda the price -paid for -the buaincaa opportunity; bt j provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to the sale of a marketing program made in conjunction with the licensing of a registered trademark or registered service mark. fb) (1) (B) The term 'business opportunity' does not include^ (i) The the sale of an ongoing business when the owner of that business sells and intends to sell only that one business opportunity; nor dees it include the not-for-profit sate ef sates demonstration equipment, materials, r samples, fer f2) Notwithstanding subsection {a) ef this Code section, the tena 'buaincaa eppertunity' shall net include any (ii) Any relationship created solely by or involving: 4A) (I) The relationship between an employer and an employee or among general business partners; or fB) (II) Membership in a bona fide cooperative association or transactions between bona fide cooperative associations and their members. As used in this aubparagfaph subdivision, the term 'cooperative association' means either; 4$ An (1) an association of producers of agricultural products organized pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 2 or statutes similar thereto enacted by other stateSj or (2) an ; er fii) An organization operated on a cooperative basis by and for independent retailers which wholesales goods or furnishes services primarily to its member-retailersi \ or 4e) Ne (iii) Any agribusiness corporation ahall be included ndef this part. (2) 'Company' means any corporation, whether domestic or foreign, or any business, whether a partnership, limited partnership, sole proprietorship, joint venture, association, trust, unincorporated organization, or other entity, which shall solicit, advertise, offer, or contract for any business opportunity or cause to be solicited, advertised, offered, or contracted for any business opportunity in this state. (3) 'Person' means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, company, trust, unincorporated organization, or other entity and shall include any other person that has a substantial interest in or effectively controls such person as well as the individual officers, directors, general partners, trustees, or other individuals in control of the activities of such person. (4) 'Seller' means any person who offers to sell to individuals any business opportunity, either directly or through any agent." Section 2. Said part is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 10-1-411, relating to required disclosure statement, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) At least 48 hours prior to the time the purchaser signs a business opportunity contract or at least 48 hours prior to the receipt of any consideration by the seller, whichever occurs first, the seller must provide the prospective purchaser a written document, the cover sheet of which is entitled in at least ten-point boldface capital letters: 'DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY GEORGIA LAW.' Under this title shall appear the statement in at least ten-point type that: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2421 'The State of Georgia has not reviewed and does not approve, recommend, endorse, or sponsor any business opportunity. The information contained in this disclosure has not been verified by the state. If you have any questions about this investment, see an attorney before you sign a contract or agreement.' Nothing except the title and required statement shall appear on the cover sheet. The disclosure document shall contain the following information: (1) The name of the seHef company; whether the seller company is doing business as individual a proprietorship, partnership, or corporation; the names under which the setter company has done, is doing, or intends to do business; and the name of any parent or affiliated company that will engage in business transactions with purchasers or which takes responsibility for statements made by the seller; (2) The names, addresses, and titles of the scllcr'a company's officers, directors, trustees, general partners, general managers, principal executives, and any other persons charged with responsibility for the seller's company's business activities relating to the sale of business opportunities; (3) The length of time the seUe* company has: (A) Sold business opportunities; and (B) Sold business opportunities involving the product, equipment, supplies, or services currently being offered to the purchaser; (4) A full and detailed description of the actual services that the business opportuity seller or company undertakes to perform for the purchaser; (5) A copy of a current (not older than 13 months) financial statement of the seller company, updated to reflect any material changes in the seller's company's financial condition; (6) If training of any type is promised by the seller or company, a complete description of the training and the length of the training; (7) If the seller or company promises services to be performed in connection with the placement of the equipment, product, or supplies at various locations, the full nature of those services as well as the nature of the agreements to be made with the owners or managers of those locations where the purchaser's equipment, product, or supplies will be placed; (8) If the business opportunity seHef company is required to secure a bond or establish a trust deposit pursuant to Code Section 10-1-412, either of the following statements: (A) 'As required by Georgia law, the seHef company has secured a bond issued by (name and address of surety company) a surety company authorized to do business in this state. Before signing a contract to purchase this business opportunity, you should check with the surety company to determine the bond's current status.'; or (B) 'As required by Georgia law, the setter company has established a trust account (number of account) with (name and address of bank or savings institution), a contract to purchase this business opportunity, you should check with the bank or savings institution to determine the current status of the trust account.'; (9) The following statement: 'If the seHef company fails to deliver the product, equipment, or supplies neces- sary to begin substantial operation of the business within 45 days of the delivery date stated in your contract, you may notify the setter company in writing and demand that the contract be canceled.'; (10) If the seller or company makes any statement concerning sales or earnings or range of sales or earnings that may be made through this business opportunity, the following disclosures: (A) The total number of purchasers of business opportunities involving the product, equipment, supplies, or services being offered who, to the seller's compa- ny's knowledge, have actually received earnings in the amount or range specified within three years prior to the date of the disclosure statement; and 2422 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (B) The total number of purchasers of business opportunities involving the product, equipment, supplies, or services being offered within three years prior to the date of the disclosure statement; and (11) The following statement: 'The acllcr ef company selling a business opportunity or the seller shall collect no more than 15 percent of the purchase price. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid into an escrow account, established with a bank or an attorney, which is agreed upon by both parties. The balance in escrow shall be paid to the seller company only upon complete compliance with the terms of the contract.'" Section 3. Said part is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 10-1-412, relating to when bond or trust account is required, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) If the business opportunity seller or company makes any of the representations set forth in paragraph {3} ef subsection {a) division (l)(A)(iii) of Code Section 10-1-410, the acllcr company must either have obtained a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state or have established a trust account with a licensed and insured bank or savings institution located in this state. The amount of the bond or trust account shall be an amount not less than $75,000.00. The bond or trust account shall be in favor of the state. Any person who is damaged by any violation of this part or by the seller's or company's breach of the contract for the business opportunity sale or of any obligation arising therefrom may bring an action against the bond or trust account to recover damages suffered; provided, however, that the aggregate liability of the surety or trustee shall be only for actual damages and in no event shall exceed the amount of the bond or trust account." Section 4. Said part is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Code Section 10-1-413, relating to filings with the administrator, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: person representing or pretending te represent seh corporation -or business -as -an agent, 8flicstfi8H, oiiiccpj Gf employee tfiereoi wno stiftii solicit, fluVCF11se, oiicf} or contrsct iof any business opportunity i this state without filing -as required -m -this Code section seller representing or pretending to represent a company and every company which has not filed as required in this part shall be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than five years in the state penitentiary or by a fine of not more than $50,000.00, or both." Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1135. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.) Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.] MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert YLane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Twiggs On the motion, the ayes were 149, nays 1. The motion prevailed. 2423 Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Anno- tated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. Representative Dover of the llth moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1475 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 Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, and Kilgore of the 42nd. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto: HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classi- fied as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1506 by adding on Page 1, line 21, after the "." the following: 2424 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "Provided however, this provision shall not prohibit an inmate or his attorney from receiving a copy of the inmate's file upon the payment of reasonable costs of copying unless the commissioner certifies that the material sought to be disclosed would endanger the person submitting the document or instrument sought to be disclosed." Representative Colwell of the 4th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1506. The motion prevailed. HB 464. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th, Wood of the 9th and Auten of the 156th: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding insurance, so as to define a term; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 464 by striking on Page 2, line 12, the words "professional mental health" and inserting in lieu thereof the words "psychiatric or applied psychology". Representative Ware of the 77th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 464. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsung Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jacksun,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2425 The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to House amendment No. 2: SB 149. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding licensure of professions and businesses, so as to provide for definitions; to provide for Senate confirmation of appointees to state examining boards; and for other purposes. The following House Amendment No. 2 was again read: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend SB 149 by striking from line 26, page 3 through line 9, page 4. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend the House amendment to SB 149 by Representative Groover of the 99th by adding at the end thereof the following: "and inserting in its place the following: '(4) Been arrested, charged, and sentenced for the commission of any felony, or any crime involving moral turpitude, where: (A) First offender treatment without adjudication of guilt pursuant to the charge was granted; or (B) An adjudication of guilt or sentence was otherwise withheld or not entered on the charge, except with respect to a plea of nolo contendere. The order entered pursuant to the provisions of Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, relating to probation of first offenders, or other first offender treatment shall be conclusive evidence of arrest and sentencing for such crime;'". Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to House amendment No. 2 to SB 149. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,,! Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W 2426 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Boss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1023. By: Representatives Williams of the 6th, Wilson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Crosby of the 150th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-48.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for exemptions from ad valorem tax for inventories of tangible personal property, so as to change the date by which such appli- cations must be filed; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House amendment thereto: SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. Representative Hanner of the 131st moved that the House insist on its position in amending SR 265. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SB 361. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compen- sation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is sched- uled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House adhere to its position in substituting SB 361 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: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2427 Representatives Maddox of the 7th, Bostick of the 138th, and Mullinax of the 81st. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 890 by adding in the title on line 7 of page 1, between the word and symbol "office;" and the words "to provide", the following: "to provide for vacancies in the office of Secretary of the Senate;". By adding at the end of Section 1 on line 26 of page 1, following the sentence which ends with the word "term" and preceding the quotation mark, the following: "In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Senate, the Assistant Secretary of the Senate shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term." Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 890. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in amending the same: HB 1025. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Ware of the 77th: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain requirements of motor vehicle liability policies and coverage of claims against uninsured motorists, so as to increase certain coverages in motor vehicle liability insurance policies; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House recede from its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1025. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dohhs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Gnler Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover 2428 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson Y Lee Y Linder N Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips, W Y Pinkston On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 8. The motion prevailed. Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White/T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to change the provisions relating to fees charged for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts; to provide that such fees shall be state funds; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 28-3-24 to read as follows: tfocjooj T'lip fppq r>f f-twi F!PcrptA rv nf f hp Qpnntf nnH thr f!lpi*lr nf tW 'Lj .-. 1 1 n n f\f T?jrn_ rcsentativcs shall feet ft} Per copying every extract ef a private nature, per copy shcct....................$ 46 f2) For certifying an extract ef- a private nature................................................. :60 T er society.................................................................................. 28-3-24. (a) The Senate Committee on Administrative Affairs shall prescribe fees which the Secretary of the Senate shall charge for copying extracts of a private nature, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2429 certifying extracts of a private nature, and certifying Acts for the benefit of an individual, corporation, or society. Such Senate Committee on Administrative Affairs may provide certain exemptions with respect to fees charged. The Speaker ^f the House ^f Representatives shall prescribe fees which the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall charge for copying extracts of a private nature, certifying extracts of a private nature, and certifying Acts for the benefit of an individual, corporation, or society. The Speaker of the House of Representatives may provide certain exemptions with respect to fees charged. (b) Such fees shall be state funds and shall be remitted to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services by the fifteenth day of each month for the preceding month by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 899. The motion prevailed. 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 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 900 and that a Committee of Conference be appointed on the part of the House to confer with a like committee on the part of the Senate. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D N Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee N Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W 2430 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle On the motion, the ayes were 136, nays 12. The motion prevailed. Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members: Representatives Lee of the 72nd, Wilson of the 20th, and Evans of the 84th. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HB 1569. By: Representatives Reaves of the 147th, Carter of the 146th, and Bostick of the 138th: A BILL to amend Code Section 2-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation of members and employees, and legal representation, so as to change the membership of the authority; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 2-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation of members and employees, and legal representation of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, so as to change the membership of the 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. Code Section 2-3-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the composition, officers, bylaws, quorum, compensation of members and employees, and legal representation of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 2-3-5 to read as follows: "2-3-5. (a) The authority shall consist of 15 members as follows: (1) The Commissioner of Agriculture or his designee; (2) The president of the Georgia Farm Bureau Federation or his designee; (3) A member of the Public Service Commission to be appointed by the Governor; (4) The director of the Tourist Division of the Department of Industry and Trade; (5) The Secretary of State; (6) The director of the Coastal Plains Experiment Station; (7) A representative appointed by the executive committee of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture Alumni Association; (8) A member of the Chamber of Commerce of Tift County to be appointed by the board of directors of that organization; and (9) Seven members to be appointed by the Governor, one of whom shall be a resi- dent of the Tift area, and another who shall be a member of the Georgia Young Farmers Association. The members appointed by the Governor shall be appointed for a MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2431 term of four years and shall remain in office until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Appointments by the Governor to fill vacancies on the authority shall be for the unexpired term. (b) The authority shall elect one of its members as chairman and another as vicechairman. It shall also elect a secretary and a treasurer who need not be members. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be combined in one person. (c) The authority may make such bylaws for its government as it deems necessary but is under no duty to do so. (d) Any eight members of the authority shall constitute a quorum necessary for the transaction of business. A majority vote of those present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be sufficient to do and perform any action permitted to the authority by this chapter. No vacancy on the authority shall impair the right of a quorum to transact any and all such business. (e) The members of the authority shall receive no compensation for their services. Employees of the authority shall receive reasonable compensation for their services, the amount to be determined by the members of the authority. (f) The Attorney General shall provide legal services for the authority. In connection therewith, Code Sections 45-15-13 through 45-15-16 shall be fully applicable." 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 repealed. Representative Reaves of the 147th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1569. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr 2432 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The motion prevailed. HB 1016. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Kilgore of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Public Revenue Code," so as to change the manner of computing Georgia taxable net income of corporations for purposes of income taxation; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1016 as follows: By striking the figure "1984" where it appears in line 5 and line 7 on page 2 and inserting in lieu thereof in line 5 and line 7 on page 2 the figure "1983". Representative Wilson of the 20th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1016. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childa Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 869. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to provide that the board of commissioners of Harris County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees and taxes from all persons, firms, and corporations doing business in the unincorporated areas of Harris County; and for other purposes. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2433 The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To provide that the board of commissioners of Harris County shall have the right and power to assess and collect license fees from all persons, firms, and corporations doing business in the unincorporated areas of Harris County; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. The board of commissioners of Harris County, Georgia, as the governing authority of said county, is authorized and empowered to levy, assess, and collect annual license fees not to exceed $100.00 from each person, firm, and corporation doing business in the unincorporated areas of said county, except those businesses regulated by the Public Service Commission and those corporations organized under Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A. The limitation shall not apply to licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages. The governing authority is further authorized and empowered to classify all such businesses and business enterprises and to assess different license fees against different classes of business being conducted in the unincorporated areas of said county; and, in order to provide for the public welfare, health, and security of the people of Harris County. The governing authority is further authorized and empowered to regulate and exercise police powers over any businesses operated or conducted within the unincorporated areas of said county, except those businesses regulated by the Public Service Commission and those corporations organized under Chapter 3 of Title 46 of the O.C.G.A. The governing authority is further authorized and empowered to prescribe and enforce such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the powers herein granted. Violation of any such regulations adopted by said governing authority of Harris County shall constitute a misdemeanor punishable upon conviction thereof as prescribed by the general laws of the State of Georgia. Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Phillips of the 93rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 869. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1624. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd and Moody of the 153rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to change the compensation of the members of said board; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to provide for the manner of election and terms of said board; to change the compensation of the members of said board; to change the times of meetings of said board; to repeal an Act changing the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected, approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4334); to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 2434 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, is amended by adding after Section 1 a new Section 1A to read as follows: "Section 1A. (a) The members of the board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County serving on the effective date of this Act shall continue to serve until the expiration of their terms of office. For the purpose of electing members of the board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County in 1984 and thereafter, Jeff Davis County is divided into five commissioner districts. One member shall be elected from each commissioner district by majority vote of the qualified voters within such commissioner district. Each such commissioner district shall consist of a portion of Jeff Davis County, described as follows: District Number 1: Beginning at the intersection of the Altamaha River and U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) and proceeding southward along this Highway to its intersection with the Southern Railroad line within the municipal boundaries of the City of Hazlehurst. The District line then turns northwest and follows the Railroad line to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns northeast and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst to its intersection with U. S. Highways 341 & 23 (GA 19 & 27). The District line then follows this Highway northwest to the intersection with County Road 18 where it turns north and follows CR 18 to its intersection with County Road 114. The District line then follows CR 114 to its intersection with County Road 185. The District line then proceeds northward until it intersects with the Ocmulgee River. District Number 2: Beginning at the intersection of the Altamaha River and U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) and proceeding southward along this highway to its intersection with the Southern Railroad line within the municipal boundaries of the City of Hazlehurst. The District line then turns southeast and follows the Railroad line to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns southwest and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst to its intersection with U. S. Highway 23 (GA 19). The District line then proceeds southeastward along this Highway to its intersection with County Road 173 where it turns east and follows CR 173 to its intersection with County Road 257. The District line then follows CR 257 southeast to its intersection with County Road 172 where it turns northeast and follows CR 172 to the County Line of Jeff Davis and Appling Counties. District Number 3: Beginning at the intersection of the Coffee County line and County Road 293 and proceeding north along CR 293 to its intersection with County Road 249 where it follows CR 249 west to U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135). The District line then proceeds north along this highway to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns east and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst until it intersects with County Road 293. The District line then follows CR 293 north to its intersection with U. S. Highway 23 (GA 19) where it proceeds northwest to the intersection of U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) and Georgia Highway 268. The District line then follows U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) north to its intersection with the Southern Railroad line. The District line then turns southeast and follows the Railroad line to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns southwest and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst to its intersection with U. S. Highway 23 (GA 19). The District line then proceeds southeast along this Highway to its intersection with County Road 173 where it turns east and follows CR 173 to its intersection with County Road 257. The District line then follows CR 257 southeast to its intersection with County Road 172 where it turns northeast and follows CR 172 to the County Line of Jeff Davis and Appling Counties. District Number 4: Beginning at the intersection of the Coffee County line and County Road 293 and proceeding north along CR 293 to its intersection with County Road 249 where it follows CR 249 west to U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135). The District line then proceeds MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2435 north along this highway to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns east and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst until it intersects with County Road 293. The District line then follows CR 293 north to its intersection with U. S. Highway 23 (GA 19) where it proceeds northwest to the intersection of U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) and Georgia Highway 268. The District line then follows GA 268 to its intersection with County Road 8 and then follows County Road 8 to its intersection with County Road 10. The District line then follows County Road 10 south to its intersection with GA 268 where it proceeds southwest to the intersection with Georgia Highway 107. The District line then follows GA 107 west to the Coffee County line. District Number 5: Beginning at the intersection of the Coffee County line and Georgia Highway 107 and proceeding east to the intersection with Georgia Highway 268. The District line then follows GA 268 northeast to its intersection with County Road 10 where it follows CR 10 to its intersection with County Road 8. The District line then follows County Road 8 east to its intersection with GA 268 where it proceeds northeast to the intersection with U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135). The District line then follows U. S. Highway 221 (GA 135) north to its intersection with the Southern Railroad line. The District line then turns northwest and follows the Railroad line to the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst where it turns northeast and follows the municipal boundary of the City of Hazlehurst to its intersection with U. S. Highways 341 & 23 (GA 19 & 27). The District line then follows this Highway northwest to the intersection with County Road 18 where it turns north and follows CR 18 to its intersection with County Road 114. The District line then follows CR 114 to its intersection with County Road 185. The District line then proceeds northward until it intersects with the Ocmulgee River. (b) All members of the board of commissioners shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the 'Georgia Election Code.' (c) Members of the board of commissioners elected pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and future successors to such members shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election and they shall serve for terms of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified." 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 board shall elect a chairman who shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The chairman shall be compensated in the amount of $250.00 per month. The other members of the board shall be compensated in the amount of $200.00 per month, and the clerk shall be compensated in the amount not to exceed $200.00 per month. Such compensation shall be paid from the funds of Jeff Davis County. No member of said board shall receive any other compensation whatever for expenses or otherwise for any services or expenses incurred within Jeff Davis County. Should it become necessary for any member of said board to transact business for the county outside the limits of Jeff Davis County, then his expenses only shall be paid out of the general funds of the county." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking the first unnumbered paragraph of Section 6 and inserting in lieu thereof the following paragraph: "The board of commissioners shall hold a regular meeting on the second Tuesday of each month. At the first meeting of the members of the board held immediately following their election, the judge of the Probate Court of Jeff Davis County shall turn over to them all records, books, and official records pertaining and belonging to the county connected with the business of the county, together with all county property, a full inventory of the same, and a full and complete statement showing the financial condition of the county. A complete audit of the books of said county shall be made at this time by a certified public accountant. At this meeting, or as soon thereafter as practicable, the board of commissioners shall organize by electing one of the members as chairman and one as vice-chairman. Any chairman or vice-chairman shall hold his office until 2436 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, his successor is elected, and nothing in this Act shall prevent the reelection of any chairman or vice-chairman." Section 4. An Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Jeff Davis County, approved March 25, 1958 (Ga. L. 1958, p. 3288), as amended, so as to change the composition of the districts from which members of the board of commissioners are elected; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 18, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4334), is repealed in its entirety. Section 5. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Byrd of the 153rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1624. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1650. By: Representatives Waddle of the 113th and Watson of the 114th: A BILL to create the Houston County Water and Sewer Study Commission; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1650 by striking from Section 6, beginning on line 26 of page 5, the following: "in equal amounts", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "on the same basis that the cost and expenses were shared by the two cities and county pursuant to the provisions of Section 4". Representative Waddle of the 113th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1650. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1634. By: Representatives Mueller of the 126th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to create the Board of Elections of Chatham County; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To create the Board of Elections of Chatham County; to provide for the membership of said board; to provide for the qualifications of the members of said board; to provide for election of certain members and for a chairman of the board; to provide restrictions on holding office as a member of the board; to provide for filling vacancies; to provide for chief administrative officers of the board and for the powers, duties, and compensation of said officers; to provide for the compensation of the members and chairman of the board; to authorize the funding of salaries and benefits; to provide that the board shall exercise MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2437 the powers and duties of election superintendents as provided in the Georgia Election Code; to provide for definitions; to provide for the intention of the General Assembly; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to repeal a specific Act; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. (a) The Board of Elections of Chatham County is created. The Board of Elections, hereinafter referred to in this Act as the "board," shall be composed of five members, each of whom shall be an elector of Chatham County, a resident of said county at least two years, and at least 25 years of age at the time of assuming office. (b) As used in this Act, the term "Georgia Election Code" means Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A. Section 2. (a) The first members of the board provided for by this Act shall be the five members of the board of elections serving in Chatham County on June 30, 1984, pursuant to an Act creating boards of elections in each county of this state having a population of not less than 200,000 nor more than 250,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census, approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3697), as amended, by an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3530), an Act approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3778), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3604), and by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3940). The members serving pursuant to the Act cited above shall serve until December 31, 1986. Successors shall be elected as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) The two political parties which received the highest votes cast for Governor at the 1982 general election shall each conduct an election at the 1986 general primary for the election of two members of the board. The candidates for each of said parties shall qualify to run in the primary in accordance with the rules prescribed for the election of political party candidates in the Georgia Election Code. The winners of each of the primaries of the political parties and runoff if necessary shall take office as members of the board on January 1, 1987, for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. Such winners shall be certified by the board in office at the time of the primaries to the clerk of the superior court of Chatham County and to the Secretary of State. Such winners, upon taking office, shall take an oath substantially the same as the oath required by law for county registrars to take office. Thereafter, pursuant to the same procedures and requirements set forth in this subsection, successors shall be elected at the general primary and runoff if necessary immediately preceding the expiration of terms of office and shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election for terms of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. (c) The four members of the board elected as provided in subsection (b) of this section shall appoint a fifth member, who shall be the chairman of the board. The term of office of the chairman shall coincide with the terms of office of the elected members of the board as provided for in subsection (b) of this section. The elected members of the board shall appoint the chairman within 30 days following their election. If, at the end of such 30 day period, such members have not been able to agree upon the appointment of a chairman, the chairman shall be appointed by a committee composed of the senior superior court judge of the Eastern Judicial Circuit, the chairman of the board of county commissioners of Chatham County, the judges of the State Court of Chatham County, the foreman of the grand jury of Chatham County, and the chairman of the grand jury conference committee of Chatham County. (d) No member of the board shall preside over any general or special primary, election, or runoff in which the member is an opposed candidate for office other than as a candidate for reelection to membership on the board. If a member shall be so disqualified, then the executive committee of the political party which elected the member shall appoint an interim member who is not a candidate in said primary to serve until the successor is elected and qualified. If the chairman of the board shall be so disqualified, the interim appointment shall be by the governing authority of Chatham County but for no longer than ten days immediately following the next general primary or runoff if one is necessary. Such interim chairman shall serve until a successor is chosen and qualified. 2438 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (e) No person who holds elective or appointive office, or is a salaried employee of the governing authority of Chatham County or of a municipality located within said county, or any member of the board of education of Chatham County, or any member of any commission appointed by the governing authority or any municipality located within Chatham County shall be eligible for appointment or election to the board if the person has so served within three months immediately preceding the person's becoming a member of the board in the case of the chairman or within three months immediately preceding the person's qualifying to run for any position on the board in the case of members other than the chairman; provided, however, any member of the board shall be eligible for reelection to the board. (f) In the event any vacancy shall occur for any reason, the party which elected the member in which the vacancy shall occur shall appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. In the event any vacancy shall occur for any reason in the office of chairman, the remaining members of the board shall appoint a chairman within 30 days following the occurrence of the vacancy. If, at the end of such 30 day period, such members have not been able to agree upon the appointment of a chairman, the chairman shall be appointed by the same committee specified by subsection (c) of this section to appoint the chairman when the other members of the board fail to act. (g) A member of the board may be removed from office for misfeasance or malfeasance in office on the grounds of and in the manner prescribed for the removal of clerks of the superior court as provided in Code Section 15-6-82 of the O.C.G.A. Section 3. (a) There shall be two chief administrative officers who shall be appointed by the board. Such persons shall be designated "election supervisors." Said election supervisors shall possess the same qualifications as provided for board members in Section 1 of this Act. The election supervisors shall serve at the pleasure of the board, except that the board may not replace the election supervisors within 30 days of any primary, referendum, or election unless the election supervisors resign or become disqualified to serve. The election supervisors shall have such duties and responsibilities as shall be prescribed by the board by rules and regulations which shall be consistent with the provisions of the Georgia Election Code. The board shall fix the compensation and benefits of the election supervisors. (b) The board shall employ such clerical assistants as is provided for by the governing authority of Chatham County within the budget approved pursuant to paragraph (11) of Code Section 21-2-70 of the O.C.G.A. Section 4. The salary of the chairman of the board shall be not less than $4,800.00 per annum, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Chatham County; the salary of each of the four members shall be not less than $2,400.00 per annum, the exact amount to be fixed by the governing authority of Chatham County. The governing authority of Chatham County shall be authorized to provide funding for salaries and employment benefits as are afforded other employees of the governing authority. Section 5. Whenever any word used in this Act is defined by Code Section 21-2-2 of the Georgia Election Code, such word shall have the meaning therein defined, and any interpretation of this Act shall be governed by the Georgia Election Code. It is the intention of this Act to implement and carry out the authority provided by subsection (b) of Code Section 21-2-40 of the Georgia Election Code. Section 6. An Act creating boards of elections in each county of this state having a population of not less than 200,000 nor more than 250,000 according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census, approved April 18, 1973 (Ga. L. 1973, p. 3697), as amended, by an Act approved March 28, 1974 (Ga. L. 1974, p. 3530), an Act approved March 16, 1978 (Ga. L. 1978, p. 3778), an Act approved April 11, 1979 (Ga. L. 1979, p. 3604), and by an Act approved April 12, 1982 (Ga. L. 1982, p. 3940), is repealed in its entirety. Section 7. This Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2439 Representative Mueller of the 126th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1634. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1636. By: Representative Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the composition and election of the Board of Education of Emanuel County, so as to change the composition of the seven single-member election districts; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1636 by striking from lines 26 and 27 of page 1 the following: "the 395th Election Precinct and the Cross-Green Election Precinct", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "and the 395th Election Precinct." By striking from line 5 of page 2 the following: "and the 57th Election Precinct", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "the 57th Election Precinct, and the Cross-Green Election Precinct". Representative Karrh of the 109th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1636. 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 adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Cobb of the 28th, Bryant of the 3rd, and Allgood of the 22nd. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1220. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th and Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2440 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to require a person convicted of certain violations to obtain a policy of motor vehicle insurance initially issued for a period of not less than one year and containing the required minimum coverage; and for other purposes. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:15 o'clock, this afternoon. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1984 2441 AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HB 1220. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th and Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to require a person convicted of certain violations to obtain a policy of motor vehicle insurance initially issued for a period of not less than one year and containing the required minimum coverage; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1220 by adding after the first semicolon on line 8 of page 1 the following: "to provide that benefits under said chapter shall be reduced by workers' compensation benefits only to the extent that workers' compensation benefits are actually received;". By renumbering Section 4 as Section 5 and adding a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsections (b) and (c) of Code Section 33-34-8, relating to reduction or elimination of benefits by reason of entitlement to other benefits, and inserting in their place new subsections (b) and (c) to read as follows: '(b) In those instances where the benefits payable under this chapter have been provided for at the expense of an employer who is also obligated by statute to provide compensation for its employees under any workers' compensation law, the benefits payable without regard to fault under this chapter for medical expenses incurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident shall be reduced or eliminated to the extent that the insured injured person is entitled te receive actually receives compensation for such expenses incurred under any workers' compensation law. (c) In those instances where the benefits payable under this chapter have been provided for at the expense of an employer who is also obligated by statute to provide compensation for its employees under any workers' compensation law, the benefits payable without regard to fault under this chapter for the loss of income or earnings incurred during disability as a result of a motor vehicle accident shall be reduced or eliminated to the extent that the insured injured person entitled te *eeei*e actually receives compensation for such loss of income or earnings under any workers' compensation law, provided that in no event shall the aggregate amount of benefits which the insured injured person is entitled te receive actually receives as compensation for the loss of income or earnings during disability under this chapter without regard to fault and under any workers' compensation law be less than an amount which is equal to the person's loss of income or earnings during disability or an amount which is equal to the amount the person is entitled to receive as compensation for the loss under any workers' compensation law plus the limits of the coverage under any applicable policy of motor vehicle insurance or under any program of self-insurance providing such benefits, whichever is less.'" Representative Ware of the 77th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1220. The motion prevailed. 2442 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted. HR 863. By: Representative Birdsong of the 104th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Robert Philson, Sr.; and for other purposes. HR 864. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing Georgia Council of Deliberation, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Right of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation Day and Georgia State Grand Assembly Order of the Golden Circle Day and commending certain officers; and for other purposes. HR 865. By: Representatives Aaron of the 56th, Steinberg of the 46th, Richardson of the 52nd, Couch of the 40th, Childs of the 53rd, and Clark of the 55th: A RESOLUTION commending the Citizens & Southern National Bank for its progressive employment practices; and for other purposes. HR 866. By: Representatives Lawler of the 20th, Murphy of the 18th, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 20th, Russell of the 64th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the President and the Congress of the United States to stop the sale and supply of American military and industrial equipment and technology to the Soviet Union and other Communist countries; and for other purposes. HR 867. By: Representatives Hamilton of the 31st, Townsend of the 24th, Adams of the 36th, Greer of the 39th, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Julius C. Daugherty; and for other purposes. HR 868. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Doctor Marvin C. Goldstein; and for other purposes. HR 869. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Glenda Brown; and for other purposes. HR 870. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring James G. Minter, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 871. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Terrie Lois Randolph; and for other purposes. HR 872. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Bernard Jackson Bridges; and for other purposes. HR 873. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Dillard Munford; and for other purposes. HR 874. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. James A. Patrick; and for other purposes. HR 875. By: Representative Edwards of the 112th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Nick Giles; and for other purposes. HR 876. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2443 commending the Division of Vocational-Technical Education of Clayton Junior College; and for other purposes. HR 877. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton Clean and Beautiful program sponsored by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; and for other purposes. HR 878. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alden; and for other purposes. HR 879. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending Clayton County Sheriff Robert Deyton; and for other purposes. HR 880. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th and Argo of the 68th: A RESOLU- TION recognizing Boy Scout Troop One on the occasion of its fiftieth anniversary; and for other purposes. HR 881. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th and Argo of the 68th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Mrs. Jeanne Lyons Mathis; and for other purposes. HR 882. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Edward L. Huie; and for other purposes. HR 883. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending Reverend R. H. Burcher; and for other purposes. HR 884. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending the Clayton County Police Department; and for other purposes. HR 885. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Walker and Eudora Nail McGarity; and for other purposes. HR 886. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION expressing regret at the passing of Mr. Ira R. Harrison; and for other purposes. HR 887. By: Representatives Russell of the 64th and Bolster of the 30th: A RESOLUTION commending the Jessup International Law Competition team of the Georgia State University College of Law; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 888. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION commending Phyllis Deanna Moore and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. 2444 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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: SB 523. By: Senators Cobb of the 28th and Walker of the 19th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trapping, trappers, and fur dealers, so as to change the provisions relating to prohibited activities relative to trapping; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Game & Fish moves to amend SB 523 by inserting a new phrase in line 10, page 1, between the word and semicolon "dealers;" and the word "to" to read as follows: "to provide that it shall be unlawful for fur dealers to dispose of the carcass of any fur-bearing animal except pursuant to a plan approved by the department;". By inserting a new Section 5 at the end of Section 4 after line 4, page 5, to read as follows: "Section 5. Said article is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new code Section to be designated Code Section 27-3-73, to read as follows: '27-3-73. It shall be unlawful for any fur dealer to dispose of any carcasses or parts of carcasses of any fur-bearing animals except pursuant to a written plan of disposal submitted to and approved by the department in writing. Such a plan of disposal shall be designed to minimize vermin infestation, odors and disease hazards. Any person who violates this Code Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the administrative license revocation, suspension, denial and refusal provisions of Code Section 27-2-25.'" By deleting the section enumeration "5" in line 5, page 5, and inserting in lieu thereof a new section enumeration to read as follows: "6". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2445 Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 142, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SR 300. By: Senators Deal of the 49th, Dean of the 31st, and Foster of the 50th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution to authorize general obligation debt to be incurred to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems or for counties, municipalities, or boards of trustees of public libraries or public library systems; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article VII, Section IV, Paragraph I of the Constitution is amended by striking subparagraph (d) of said Paragraph I, which reads as follows: "(d) General obligation debt to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems and, when the construction of such educational facilities has been completed, the title to such educational facilities shall be vested in the respective local boards of education for which such facilities were constructed.", in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subparagraph (d) to read as follows: "(d) General obligation debt to provide educational facilities for county and independent school systems and to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems, counties, municipalities, and boards of trustees of public libraries or boards of trustees of public library systems, and, when the construction of such educational or library facilities has been completed, the title to such facilities shall be vested in the respective local boards of education, counties, municipalities, or public library boards of trustees for which such facilities were constructed." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution be amended to authorize general obligation debt to be incurred to provide public library facilities for county and independent school systems or for counties, municipalities, or boards of trustees of public libraries or public library systems?" All persons desiring t 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. 2446 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 follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawtbrd Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted. Representative Galer of the 97th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HR 758. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Clark of the 55th, Williams of the 48th, Alien of the 127th, Clark of the 13th, and others: A RESOLUTION Creating the Standard of Care for Handicapped Children Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, handicapped children deserve the same degree and quality of care that is given to children who are not handicapped; and WHEREAS, there is great potential for abuse of handicapped children; and WHEREAS, national attention has been focused on the intentional deprivation of handicapped infants and the resulting litigation; and WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that the issue of adequate protection of handicapped children be clearly addressed in Georgia law. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2447 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that there is created the Standard of Care for Handicapped Children Study Committee to be composed of five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker of the House. The chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House. The committee shall study the establishment of a standard of care for handicapped children. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than five days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, not later than December 31, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRosa Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 159, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. SB 497. By: Senator Brantley of the 56th: A BILL to amend Code Section 43-10-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the study of cosmetology by persons at least 16 years of age, registration of students and apprentices, fee, and registration certificate, so as to provide that a person at least 2448 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 16 years of age may learn the occupation of esthetics under a cosmetologist holding either a master cosmetologist certificate or an esthetician certificate under certain conditions; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 118, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 537. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions with respect to campus policemen, so as to change the definition of the term "campus"; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 463. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 9-3-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to limitations of actions accruing to minors, persons who are legally incompetent, and persons imprisoned, so as to change the provisions relating to persons imprisoned; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and lost: Representative Phillips of the 125th moves to amend SB 463 by striking lines 21 through 27, page 1, and lines 1 through 4, on page 2 in their entirety. 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: Aaron N Adams,G N Adams,M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson YArgo N Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell N Carter Y Chamblesi N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty N Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S N Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N MartinJ Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps N Moody MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2449 Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L N Phillips,W N Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Robinson Y Ross N Royal Russell N Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 95, nays 53. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. 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 877. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Groover of the 99th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to delete certain judg- ments and rulings; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Dawkins of the 45th, Peevy of the 48th, and Hine of the 52nd. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 464. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-85 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the authority to grant leave privileges to an inmate serving a murder sentence, so as to remove the limitation upon the authority to grant limited leave privileges to such per- sons; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett,B N Barnett,M N Beck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Bostick N Branch N Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J N Buck Burruss N Byrd Y Caldwell N Carter N Chambless N Chance N Cheeks N Childers Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox N Crawford 2450 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover N Dunn Edwards N Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamiiton.D Hamilton,G N Hanner N Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Home N Hudson Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Jackson,N N Jackson.W Johnson,D N Johnson.F N Johnson,G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones N Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum Martin.C N Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler X Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten Peters Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L N Phillips.W N Pinkston N Porter Rainey N Ramsey Randall NRay N Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Robinson NRoss N Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Townsend N Triplett N Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White ,J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 25, nays 126. The Bill, having failed to receive the requisite constitutional majority, was lost. SB 527. By: Senators Garner of the 30th and Kennedy of the 4th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-8-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of the Georgia Criminal Justice Improvement Council, so as to change the composition of said 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 roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamiiton.D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2451 Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1023. By: Representatives Williams of the 6th, Wilson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Crosby of the 150th, Phillips of the 120th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-48.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for exemptions from ad valorem tax for inventories of tangible personal property, so as to change the date by which such applications must be filed; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 48-5-48.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for exemptions from ad valorem tax for inventories of tangible personal property, so as to change the date by which such applications 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 48-5-48.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applications for exemptions from ad valorem tax for inventories of tangible personal property, is amended by striking subsection (a) and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Any person, firm, or corporation seeking an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property inventory when such exemption has been authorized by the governing authority of any county or municipality after approval of the electors of such county or municipality pursuant to the authority of the Constitution of Georgia shall file en or before Mai-eh 4 ef the year which exemption ftem taxation is aought a written application and schedule of property with the tax receiver or tax commissioner charged with the duty of receiving returns of property for taxation on forms to be furnished by such tax official. Such application shall be filed jn the year in which exemption from taxation is sought no later than the date on which the tax receiver or tax commissioner of the county in which the property js located closes his books for the return of taxes." 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 repealed. Representative Williams of the 6th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1023. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes 2452 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Good win Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! YTwiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Representative Triplett of the 128th District, Chairman of the Committee on Highways, submitted the following report: Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Highways 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 recommendation: SR 431 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Triplett of the 128th Chairman The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted: HR 889. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Williams of the 6th, Long of the 142nd, Argo of the 68th, Galer of the 97th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending the Honorable James McEntire Beck; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill and Resolution of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2453 Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; and for other purposes. By unanimous consent, the following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn: A BILL To amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates; 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 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Owners of motor vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States, who have been prisoners of war, who were discharged under honorable conditions, and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued one distinctive personalized license plate free of charge and, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates. Such license plate plates shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicle vehicles." 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 repealed. The following substitute, offered by Representatives Martin of the 60th, Jackson of the 9th, Coleman of the 118th, and others, was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, so as to provide for a new class of drivers' licenses; to provide for the requirements for the new class of drivers' licenses; to provide for the fee; to provide for training programs and courses of instruction and to provide for certified instructors; to provide for certification of such training; to make it unlawful to operate a school bus at certain times unless the operator has a Class 6 driver's license; to provide for penalties; to provide for exceptions; to provide for records; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to issuance, expiration, and renewal of drivers' licenses, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 40-5-23, relating to classes of licenses, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-5-23 to read as follows: "40-5-23. (a) The department upon issuing a driver's license shall indicate thereon the type of general class of vehicles that the licensee may drive. (b) Subject to this chapter, the board shall establish by rules and regulations such qualifications, including but not limited to, training, experience, or educational prerequisites, as it believes are necessary for the safe operation of the various types, sizes, or 2454 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, combinations of vehicles and shall appropriately examine each applicant to determine his qualification according to the type or general class of license applied for. (c) The classes of motor vehicles for which operators may be licensed shall be as follows: Class 1 All vehicles and combinations not included within Classes 2, 3, 4, eattd 5, and 6; Class 2 Motorcycles and motor-driven cycles; Class 3 Vehicles 80 inches or wider, designed to carry more than ten passengers, and all vehicles included within Class 1; Class 4 Trucks licensed and registered for a gross weight of 24,000 pounds or more, and all vehicles included within Classes 1 and 3; Class 5 Truck-tractor-semitrailer combinations and any vehicle-trailer combination in which the trailer exceeds 29 feet in length, or exceeds 4,500 pounds gross weight, or exceeds eight feet in width, and all vehicles included within Classes 1, 3, and 4v j and Class 6 School buses. Any applicant for a Class 3, 4, or 5j or 6 license must possess a valid Georgia driver's license for Class 1 vehicles. Any applicant for a Class 6 driver's license shall be at least 18 years of age, shall meet all requirements established by the department under subsection (b) of this Code section and Code Section 40-5-37, and shall have successfully taken any examination required under Code Section 40-5-27." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-25, relating to driver's license fees, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Every application for an instruction permit or for a driver's license shall be made upon a form furnished by the department. Every application shall be accompanied by the proper fee. The fees shall be: (1) For all instruction permits ........................................$ 1.50 (2) For Class 1 and Class 2 driver's licenses ............................ 4.50 (3) For Class 3, Class 4, and Class 5, and Class 6 driver's licenses........ 8.50". Section 3. Said article is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new Code Section 40-5-37 to read as follows: "40-5-37. (a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section, from and after September 1, 1985, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate a school bus which is owned by or under contract to a county, area, or independent school system and which is transporting students to or from a public school or a public school related activity unless such person has a valid Class 6 driver's license. (b) The department, pursuant to subsection (b) of Code Section 40-5-23, shall estab- lish initial and in-service requirements which shall be met by each applicant for an ini- tial issuance or renewal of a Class 6 driver's license and shall develop a training program or course of instruction which each applicant for an initial issuance or renewal of a Class 6 driver's license shall successfully complete prior to such applications. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the board of education of each county, area, or independent school system shall provide a training pro- gram or course of instruction as developed by the department under subsection (b) of this Code section. All instructors shall be certified by the department. The superintendent of schools of the school system providing the training program or course of instruction shall certify by affidavit sworn to before a notary public that an individual has successfully completed the training program or course of instruction. This affidavit shall accompany the application for an initial issuance or renewal of a Class 6 driver's license. Each county, area, or independent school system shall maintain all training records for a period of five years, and such records shall be subject to inspection by the department. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2455 (2) Any person, firm, or corporation who contracts with a county, area, or independent school system to transport students to or from a public school or public school related activities shall provide a training program or course of instruction as developed by the department under subsection (b) of this Code section. All instructors shall be certified by the department. The contractor shall be responsible for providing the training program or course of instruction and shall certify by affidavit sworn to before a notary public that an individual has successfully completed the training program or course of instruction. This affidavit shall accompany the application for an initial issuance or renewal of a Class 6 driver's license. Each contractor shall maintain all training records for a period of five years, and such records shall be subject to inspection by the department. (d) The superintendent of schools of the school system or the contractor providing the training program or course of instruction shall provide for temporary substitute school bus operators in the event that no Class 6 operators can be found. No substitute operator may drive for more than 14 days during a school year. The superintendent of schools or the contractor shall maintain records for substitute operators with the training records kept by the system under subsection (c) of this Code section. (e) Any person who violates subsection (a) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor." Section 4. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1984. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, by substitute. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 113, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SR 282. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION requesting and urging the Supreme Court of Georgia to consider the establishment for the superior courts of this state of a system for the reporting of judges, caseloads and the establishment for the multijudge superior court judicial circuits of this state of a system of random assignment of equal numbers of cases to judges; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A RESOLUTION Requesting the Governor's Judicial Process Review Commission to consider the establishment of a system for the reporting of judges' caseloads for the superior courts of this state and the establishment of a system of random assignment of similar numbers of cases to judges for the multijudge superior court judicial circuits of this state; to provide for all related matters; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, it is the sense of the General Assembly that it may promote judicial economy and efficiency to require each judge of superior court of this state to report periodically to the appropriate authorities of the judicial branch the number of cases assigned to, pending before, and disposed of by the judge and to authorize public dissemination of such reports; and WHEREAS, it is the sense of the General Assembly that it may further promote judicial economy and efficiency and would promote the integrity of the judicial process to require the random assignment of similar numbers of cases to the superior court judges of those judicial circuits having more than one superior court judge; and 2456 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, WHEREAS, the Constitution of Georgia directs the Supreme Court of Georgia, with the advice and consent of the council of superior courts, to adopt uniform court rules and record-keeping rules for the administration of the superior courts; and WHEREAS, HR 448 adopted by the 1984 General Assembly creates the Governor's Judicial Process Review Commission for the purpose of making recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly; and WHEREAS, such reporting system will provide valuable information to such commission and the judicial branch of government of this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Governor's Judicial Process Review Commission is requested to undertake an investigation of the advisability and feasibility of the adoption of court rules by the Supreme Court of Georgia and record-keeping rules by the Supreme Court of Georgia which would establish a system for the reporting of judges' caseloads in the superior couts of this state and which would establish a system of random assignment of similar numbers of cases to each judge in the multijudge superior court judicial circuits of this state. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Governor's Judicial Process Review Commission. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, by substitute, the ayes were 141, nays 0. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2457 The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute. The following Resolution of the House was read and referred to the Committee on Rules: HR 890. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Ernest W. Barrett and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has agreed to the House substitute, as amended by the Senate, to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 354. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of involuntary separation from employment without prejudice and involuntary separation from employment with prejudice; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, and Kidd of the 25th. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 905. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 39 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applied psychologists, so as to revise the definition of "to practice applied psychology"; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. 2458 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 708. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Chambless of the 133rd, Phillips of the 125th, Hooks of the 116th, Russell of the 64th, and others: A RESO- LUTION creating the Joint Hospital Care for the Indigent Study Committee; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Allgood of the 22nd, and Coleman of the 1st. The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Perry of the 7th, Trulock of the 10th, and Bryant of the 3rd. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Resolutions of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SR 307. By: Senators Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and Land of the 16th: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to prohibit the payment of retirement benefits based on involuntary separation from employment to any past, present, or future Governor of the State of Georgia as a result of ceasing to hold office as Governor MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2459 for any reason, except for medical disability; 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 X of the Constitution is amended by adding immediately following Paragraph V a new Paragraph V-A to read as follows: "Paragraph V-A. Limitation on involuntary separation benefits for Governor of the State of Georgia. Any other provisions of this Constitution to the contrary notwithstanding, no past, present, or future Governor of the State of Georgia who ceases or ceased to hold office as Governor for any reason, except for medical disability, shall receive a retirement benefit based on involuntary separation from employment as a result of ceasing to hold office as Governor. The provisions of any law in conflict with this Paragraph are null and void effective January 1, 1985." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Constitution be amended so as to prohibit the payment of retirement benefits based on involuntary separation from employment to any past, present, or future Governor of the State of Georgia as a result of ceasing to hold office as Governor for any reason, except for medical disability?" 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 lost: Representative Lambert of the 66th moves to amend SR 307 by striking the word "past" on lines 3 and 16 on page 1 and on line 16 on page 2. The following amendment was read: Representatives Williams of the 54th, Childs of the 53rd, Karrh of the 109th, and others move to amend SR 307 by adding on line 6 of page 1 after the following: "disability", the following: "and to provide that certain persons shall be entitled to a lump sum annuity from the state". By striking from line 15 of page 1 the following: "Georgia.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "Georgia; Lump Sum Annuity, (a)". By striking the quotation mark at the end of line 23 of page 1. By adding between line 23 and line 24 of page 1 the following: 2460 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "(b) At any time after leaving office, any person who has served at least one term as Governor of the State of Georgia and at least one term as Lieutenant Governor of the State of Georgia and who is not eligible to receive benefits from any public retirement system of this state shall be eligible to apply to the Secretary of State and, upon application, shall be eligible to receive a lump sum annuity of $96,000.00. If the person who served as Governor and Lieutenant Governor shall die prior to making such application, such person's surviving spouse shall be entitled to apply for and receive the annuity. This sum is hereby appropriated for, and shall be available for, this purpose regardless of whether the General Assembly enacts such as part of a general appropriations Act.'" By adding on line 10 of page 2 after the following: "disability", the following: "and to provide that certain persons shall be entitled to a lump sum annuity from the state". The following amendment to the amendment was read and lost: Representative Galer of the 97th moves to amend the Williams et al amendment to SR 307, on page 1, line 24, by deleting "$96,000" and inserting in its place: "to be set by the General Assembly". The following amendment to the amendment was read: Representative Williams of the 6th moves to amend the Williams et al amendment by striking the figure "$96,000.00" on line 24, page 1, and inserting in lieu thereof the figure "$50,000.00". On the adoption of the amendment to the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown G Y Brown.J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Connell Cooper N Copelan N Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks N Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phil!ips,B Y Philhps,L Y Phillips,W Y Pmkston N Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson N Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2461 N Sherrod N Sinkfleld Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the amendment to the amendment, the ayes were 129, nays 35. The amendment to the amendment, was adopted. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Shepard of the 71st was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. On the adoption of the amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield NBenn N Birdsong Y Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown.J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark,L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis N Dean Y Dixon YDobbs N Dover NDunn Edwards N Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin N Greene Y Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G N Manner Y Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson,F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S N Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder YLogan NLong Lord N Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett N Parham N Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson Robinson NRoss Y Royal N Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfleld Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C N Walker.L NWare N Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson N Wood N Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the amendment, as amended, the ayes were 61, nays 106. The amendment, as amended, was lost. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the adoption of the Resolution, was agreed to. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Beck Y Benefield YBenn 2462 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Chiiders Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet* Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 153, nays 11. The Resolution, having received the requisite two-thirds constitutional majority, was adopted. SR 328. By: Senators Scott of the 2nd, Brown of the 47th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION Creating the Joint Public Utility Rate-making Process Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, escalating public utility rates severely impact each person in this state; and WHEREAS, the process and procedures whereby such rates are established have a significant bearing upon those rates; and WHEREAS, in order that the Public Service Commission may better perform its duties with regard to rate making and regulation of public utilities and the citizens of this state receive utility services at rates they can afford, a study of the Public Service Commission and its rate-making procedures is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Public Utility Rate-making Process Study Committee to be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate who shall also appoint the chairman of the committee, and five members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker thereof who shall also appoint the vice-chairman of the committee. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the problems mentioned above and any other problems related thereto and recommend necessary steps needed to be undertaken to alleviate any such problems. The committee may MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2463 conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 1, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following Committee substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Creating the Joint Public Utility Rate-making Process Study Committee; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, escalating public utility rates severely impact each person in this state; and WHEREAS, the process and procedures whereby such rates are established have a significant bearing upon those rates; and WHEREAS, in order that the Public Service Commission may better perform its duties with regard to rate making and regulation of public utilities and the right of citizens of this state to receive utility services at justifiable and reasonable rates, a study of the Public Service Commission and its rate-making procedures is required. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that there is created the Joint Public Utility Rate-making Process Study Committee to be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate and seven members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker thereof. The study committee shall elect its own chairman and vice chairman. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the committee shall undertake a study of the problems mentioned above and any other problems related thereto and recommend necessary steps needed to be undertaken to alleviate any such problems. The committee may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to exercise fully and effectively its powers, perform its duties, and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the committee shall receive the allowances authorized for legislative members of interim legislative committees but shall receive the same for not more than ten days. The funds necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution shall come from the funds appropriated to or available to the legislative branch of government. The committee shall make a report of its findings and recommendations, with suggestions for proposed legislation, if any, no later than December 31, 1984, at which time the committee shall stand abolished. The following amendments were read and adopted: Representative Triplett of the 128th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SR 328 on page 1, lines 20 and 21, to read, "The chairman of the Committee shall be a member of the House of Representatives." Representatives Triplett of the 128th and Phillips of the 125th move to amend the Committee substitute to SR 328 by striking on line 10, page 2, the word "ten" and by substituting therefor the following: "five". 2464 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative Lambert of the 66th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SR 328 by striking the word "five" on line 18, page 1, and substituting the word "seven". 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 ayes were 107, nays 12. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted, by substitute, as amended. The Speaker assumed the Chair. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in substituting or amending the same: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moves that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 899 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 Walker of the 115th, Argo of the 68th, and Lee of the 72nd. HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 890 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 Buck of the 95th, Russell of the 64th, and Lee of the 72nd. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2465 The following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SR 265. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A RESOLUTION designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Peach State Parkway"; and for other purposes. Representative Hanner of the 131st moved that the House adhere to its position in amending SR 265 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 Dixon of the 151st, Hanner of the 131st, and Patten of the 149th. 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 1053. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Selman of the 32nd, Couch of the 40th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 19-3-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when, where, and by whom marriage licenses are issued, so as to change the county in which marriage licenses may be issued; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. HB 1011. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williams of the 48th, Lupton of the 25th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department 2466 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1209. By: Representatives Sherrod of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Royal of the 144th, Lane of the lllth, Godbee of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide an exemption from those requirements for three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 248. By: Representative Logan of the 67th: A RESOLUTION creating the Structure of Financial Institutions Study Committee; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the provisions relating to the number of members of a hospital authority; to provide for consideration to be given to doctors of medicine and registered nurses with regard to appointments to fill vacancies; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, is amended by striking subsection (a) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) There is created in and for each county and municipal corporation of the state a public body corporate and politic to be known as the 'hospital authority' of such county or city, which shall consist of a board of not less than five nor more than nine members to be appointed by the governing body of the county or municipal corporation of the area of operation for staggered terms as specified by resolution of the governing body. The number of members of any hospital authority as of March 1^ 1984, may be increased by not more than two additional members by the adoption of a resolution of the members of the hospital authority, and such additional members shall be appointed through the same process used for filling vacancies which was in effect for such hospital authority on January 1, 1984. Whenever an appointment to fill a vacancy on the board of any hospital authority is made, either for an unexpired term or a full term, consideration shall be given as to whether a licensed doctor of medicine or registered nurse currently serves on such authority. If no licensed doctor of medicine or registered nurse currently serves on such authority, then consideration shall be given to the nomination MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2467 and choice of a licensed doctor of medicine or a registered nurse _tp fill such vacancy. No authority created hereunder shall transact any business or exercise any powers under this Code section until the governing body of the area of operation shall, by proper resolution, declare that there is need for an authority to function in such county or municipal corporation. Copies of a resolution so adopted and any resolution adopted by the governing body providing for filling vacancies in the membership of the authority or making any changes in membership shall be filed with the department." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read: Representatives Coleman of the 118th and McDonald of the 12th move to amend the Committee substitute to SB 346 by striking from lines 1 through 3 of page 1 the following: "To amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities,", and inserting in its place the following: "To amend Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals,". By adding on line 7 of page 1 after the following: "vacancies;", the following: "to provide for state funding for medical education provided by certain designated teaching hospitals;". By striking lines 10 through 12 of page 1 and inserting in their place the following: "Section 1. Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and construction of hospitals, is amended by striking from Code Section 31-7-72, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, subsection (a) thereof. By adding between lines 21 and 22 of page 2 the following: "Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 31-7-95 thereof, providing funding for medical education provided by hospital authorities, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: '31-7-95. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (.1) 'Designated teaching hospital' means a teaching hospital operated by other than a hospital authority, which hospital agrees to contract with the state to offer or continue to offer a residency program approved by the American Medical Association, which program has at least 35 residents and which hospital operates a 24 hour, seven-day-per-week emergency room open to the public. (1) 'Hospital authority' means a hospital authority operating a teaching hospital which offers a residency program approved by the American Medical Association. (2) 'Resident' means a physician receiving medical education and training through a teaching hospital operated by a hospital authority or designated teaching hospital. (b) The General Assembly finds that the major hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals in this state provide a valuable service benefiting the entire state by operating teaching hospitals which provide necessary medical education and training for physicians; this service is provided through residency programs offered by these teaching hospitals. By the provision of residency programs operated by state teaching hospitals, the state has recognized its responsibility to fund the cost of training physicians; and it is the purpose of this Code section to recognize that the state 2468 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, has a similar responsibility when the medical education and training are provided by teaching hospitals operated by hospital authorities or by designated teaching hospitals. (c) For each resident receiving medical education and training through a teaching hospital operated by a hospital authority or designated teaching hospital, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia shall pay $10,000.00 per annum to the hospital authority or designated teaching hospital. Such payments shall be made based upon certifications by the hospital authorities or designated teaching hospitals to the board of regents. The board of regents is authorized to designate the Joint Advisory Board of Family Practice to promulgate rules and regulations specifying procedures for making the certifications provided for in this Code section and to establish a procedure for making payments to hospital authorities and designated teaching hospitals as provided herein. (d) The funds necessary to carry out this Code section shall derive from funds appropriated for such purpose to the board of regents. In the event the funds appropriated by the General Assembly are insufficient to fund the full amount payable to hospital authorities or designated teaching hospitals under subsection (c) of this Code section, the amount otherwise payable thereunder shall be reduced pro rata in accordance with the funds actually appropriated for such purpose. The local government or governments responsible for the governance or the financial support of the hospital authority or authorities shall provide a certified audit to the board of regents by September 29, 1980, and on the same date yearly thereafter, which shows clearly the exact amount of local funds contributed to the authority during the most recent full fiscal year of operation of the authority or authorities. No funds provided for in this Code section shall be^ distributed to any hospital or hospital authority if the local government's contribution in any year hereafter falls below the previous year's contribution as shown in the-certified audit. The board of regents shall have the authority to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Code section. As used in this subsection, the term "local funds" means in kind or cash contributions. The provisions of this subsection requiring certified audits of local fund contributions and prohibiting reduction in such contributions shall not apply to any designated teaching hospital. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall be construed to amend, modify, supersede, or repeal Chapter 10 of Title 49.'" By striking from line 22 of page 2 the f6liowing: "Section 2", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 3". The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Daugherty of the 33rd, Lucas of the 102nd, Adams of the 36th, Childers of the 15th, and Ginsberg of the 122nd move to amend the Coleman/McDonald amendment to the Committee substitute to SB 346 by adding after the period on line 18, page 4, the following language: "No additional teaching hospitals will be added until such funds have been made available for any additional teaching hospitals." The following amendment was read: Representative Buck of the 95th moves to amend the Coleman/McDonald amendment to the Committee substitute to SB 346 by striking from line 9 of page 2 the following: "35", and inserting in its place the following: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2469 "50". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield NBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis NDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner N Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S N Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 130, nays 32. The amendment was adopted. Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams,H Y Williams,R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Coleman/McDonald amendment, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield NBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark,B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis NDean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner N Hasty NHays N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes Hooks Home N Hudson Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F N Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey 2470 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Mortal Y Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver,D YPadgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips,L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall Ray Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Coleman/McDonald amendment, as amended, the ayes were 104, nays 49. The Coleman/McDonald amendment, as amended, was adopted. An amendment, offered by Representative Groover of the 99th, was read and withdrawn. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 346 by adding a new section to be numbered "2A" to read as follows: "2A. Subsection (d) of Code Section 31-7-72 is amended by adding thereto the following: The appointment of the membership of authorities created pursuant to or operating as provided in this subsection may be provided for by the General Assembly through local law." The following amendment was read and lost: Representative Lawrence of the 49th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 346 by adding on line 8, page 2, after "American Medical Association" the words "or American Osteopathic Association"; and On line 9, page 2, be deleting the number "35" and inserting in lieu thereof the number "10". The following amendment was read and adopted: Representative Connell of the 87th moves to amend the Committee substitute to SB 346 by adding the following on page 2 after line 21: "This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1985." The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon N Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2471 Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield NBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis NDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards N Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner N Hasty YHays N Heard N Hirsch Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Ylrvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N N Jackson,W Johnson,D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 119, nays 44. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. Representative Bishop of the 94th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. Representative Heard of the 43rd stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto: HR 708. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, Chambless of the 133rd, Phillips of the 125th, Hooks of the 116th, Russell of the 64th, and others: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Hospital Care for the Indigent Study Committee; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendments were read: SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 Amend HR 708 by striking from line 23 of page 1 the following: and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "eight". By striking from line 24 of page 1 the following: 2472 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "three", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "four". By striking from line 2 of page 2 the following: "three", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "four". By striking from line 16 of page 2 the following: "five", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "eight". SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 Amend HR 708 by striking on Page 2, line 2 the following: "who shall also appoint the chairman"; and By striking on Page 2, lines 3 and 4 the following: "who shall also appoint the vice chairman". SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 3 Amend HR 708 by striking on Page 1, line 14, after the word "sold" the following: "to private concerns", and1 By placing a semicolon after the word "sold". Representative Childers of the 15th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HR 708. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adama.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childere Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCoi Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon NDobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard N Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Horne Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson,G MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2473 Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones YKarrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D YLane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson N Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Rosa Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend N Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 137, nays 15. The motion prevailed. HB 905. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 39 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to applied psychologists, so as to revise the definition of "to practice applied psychol- ogy"; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 905 by adding after the semicolon on line 4 of page 1 the following: "to authorize the review of certain examinations;". By adding after the period on line 3 of page 2 the following: "Any unsuccessful candidate may, within 14 days of notice of failure and upon written request to the board, appeal to the board for review of the examination paper." Representative Richardson of the 52nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 905. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron YAdams,G YAdams,M YAiken YAlford Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey YBalkcom YBargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B YBarnett,M YBeck YBenefield Y Benn YBirdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G YBrown,J Buck Burruss YByrd Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childere Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L YColbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirech Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones YKarrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Lmder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVelgh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody 2474 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 4. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to the House substitute thereto: SB 354. By: Senators Turner of the 8th, Coverdell of the 40th, Trulock of the 10th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia, so as to change the provisions relative to the definition of involuntary separation from employment without prejudice and involuntary separation from employment with prejudice; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend the House substitute to SB 354 as follows: By inserting in line 3 on page 13 between the designation "47-2-2" and the semicolon immediately following said designation the following: "or separation or release from service of an official or the failure to reappoint an official by a board when such official serves at the pleasure of the board". Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 354. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron YAdams,G YAdams,M Y Aiken YAlford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks YBrown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean V Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Harmlton.G Y Banner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Lmder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martm,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27,1984 2475 McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax YOliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 153, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HR 248. By: Representative Logan of the 67th: A RESOLUTION creating the Structure of Financial Institutions Study Committee; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HR 248 by adding on line 29 of page 2, immediately following the word "committees" and preceding the period, the following: "but shall receive the same for not more than ten days". Representative Logan of the 67th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 248. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn YBirdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y HamiltonJD Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays N Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G N Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre 2476 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T On the motion, the ayes were 132, nays 14. The motion prevailed. N Wilder Y Williams,B Williams,H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr HB 1011. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williams of the 48th, Lupton of the 25th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; to provide for all related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, is amended by striking Code Section 53-7-30, which reads as follows: "53-7-30. (a) Every administrator, except an administrator with the will annexed, shall upon his qualification give bond, with good and sufficient security, to be judged by the judge of the probate court, in a sum equal to double the amount of the estate to be administered. The bond shall be payable to the judge for the benefit of all concerned, shall be attested by him or his clerk, and shall be conditioned for the faithful discharge of the administrator's duty as such, as required by law. A substantial compliance with these requisites for the bond shall be deemed sufficient; and no administrator's bond shall be declared invalid by reason of any variation therefrom as to payee, amount, or condition, where the manifest intention was to give bond as administrator and a breach of his duty as such has been proved. (b) The rules of law governing the bond of an executor shall be applicable in the case of an administrator with the will annexed.", and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "53-7-30. (a) In any case in which an administrator or executor is required to give bond, the bond shall be payable to the judge for the benefit of all concerned, shall be attested by him or his clerk, and shall be conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of the administrator or executor as such. A substantial compliance with these requisites for the bond shall be deemed sufficient; and no bond shall be declared invalid by reason of any variation therefrom as to payee, amount, or condition, where the manifest intention was to give bond as administrator or executor and a breach of duty as such has been proved. (b) In any case in which an administrator or executor is required to give bond, the amount of the bond shall be equal to double the amount of the estate except where a reduction in the amount of the bond is authorized by Code Section 53-7-34, 53-7-35, or 53-7-36 or by some other provision of law." Section 2. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 53-7-32, which reads as follows: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2477 "53-7-32. An executor shall not be required to give bond upon his qualification. However, the judge of the probate court, on his own motion or upon the representation of any person in interest that an executor is mismanaging the estate or is about to remove it from the state, may require an executor to show cause why he should not give bond and security for the faithful execution of his trust. On the failure of the executor to give bond when and as required, the judge may revoke his letters and appoint another representative for the estate. The executor who has given bond shall be liable to all the rules and regulations prescribed in reference to the bonds and sureties of administrators.", and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "53-7-32. (a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, no bond shall be required of any administrator, administrator with the will annexed, administrator de bonis non, or executor. (2) The rules of law governing the bond of an executor shall be applicable in the case of an administrator with the will annexed or an administrator de bonis non. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this title, an executor shall not be required to give bond upon his qualification. However, the judge of the probate court, on his own motion or upon the representation of any person in interest that an executor is mismanaging the estate or is about to remove it from the state, may require an executor to show cause why he should not give bond and security for the faithful execution of his trust. On the failure of the executor to give bond when and as required, the judge may revoke his letters and appoint another representative for the estate. The executor who has given bond shall be liable to all the rules and regulations prescribed in reference to the bonds and sureties of administrators. (c) Bond shall be required of a temporary administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-36, except that bond shall not be required if the temporary administrator is the surviving spouse of the decedent and the only heirs at law of the decedent are such surviving spouse and the minor children, if any, of such surviving spouse and the decedent. (d) Bond shall be required of a county administrator as provided in Code Sections 53-6-93 and 53-6-99. (e) Bond may be required where waste or mismanagement is known or alleged as provided in Code Section 53-7-148. (f) Bond shall be required of an executor, administrator with the will annexed, or administrator de bonis non where the will expressly requires a bond. (g) Bond shall be required of an administrator who is a creditor of the estate. (h) Bond shall be required of a nonresident executor as provided in Code Section 53-6-22. (i) Bond shall be required of a nonresident administrator as provided in Code Section 53-6-23. (j) Bond shall be required of a foreign administrator or executor as provided in Code Section 53-6-124." Section 3. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 53-7-37, which reads as follows: "53-7-37. (a) Where any person is appointed administrator of any estate without being required to give bond and security, any person interested in the estate as creditor, distributee, or legatee may require the person appointed to give bond and security as administrator and in default thereof to be removed; provided, however, that the person moving to have bond and security given or the administrator removed shall present the name of some fit and proper person who is willing to take the administration and who will give bond and security as administrator. (b) The movant shall petition the judge of the probate court to require the administrator to give bond and security and in default thereof to remove him. The petition shall include the name of the person who is willing to take the administration and to give bond and security. The administrator shall be served personally with a copy of the petition and, at the expiration of ten days from the service of the petition, the judge shall hear the same. If the judge is satisfied that the person offered as administrator is a fit and proper person to be appointed, he shall require the administrator to give bond and 2478 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, security within a given time or in default thereof to be removed from the administration of the estate. (c) The order requiring the administrator to give bond and security shall afford him not less than five nor more than 15 days within which to give such bond and security. If, at the expiration of the time given, the bond and security is not given, the judge of the probate court shall vest the administration in the person offered for that purpose.", and inserting in its place the following: "53-7-37. Where any person is appointed administrator of any estate without being required to give bond and security, any heir or other person having an interest in excess of $1,000.00 in the estate or any creditor having a claim in excess of $1,000.00 against the estate may make a written demand that the administrator give bond or be removed. The demand must be filed with the probate court; and, if letters have issued, a copy of the demand must be served upon the administrator personally or by registered or certified mail. The person moving to have bond and security given or the administrator removed shall present the name of some fit and proper person who is willing to take the administration and who will give bond and security as administrator. Thereupon bond is required, but the requirement ceases if the person demanding bond ceases to be interested in the estate. After the administrator has received notice and until the filing of the bond or cessation of the requirement of bond, the administrator shall refrain from exercising any power of his office except as necessary to preserve the estate. If, at the expiration of ten days, the bond and security are not given, the judge of the probate court shall vest the administration in the person offered for that purpose upon the posting of bond as required." Section 4. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 53-7-122, which reads as follows: "53-7-122. An executor who has not been required to give bond shall not be required to give bond on removal of his trust to another county.", and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "53-7-122. An administrator or executor who has not been required to give bond shall not be required to give bond on removal of his trust to another county." Section 5. Said title is further amended by striking Code section 53-7-148, relating to proceedings where an administrator or executor mismanages or is unfit for his trust, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "53-7-148. Whenever the judge of the probate courtj either before or after appointment of an administrator or executor, knows or is informed by any person having any interest in the estate that the administrator or executor wastes or in any manner mismanages the estate, that he or his sureties are likely to become insolvent, that he refuses or fails to make returns as required by law, or that for any reason he is unfit for the trust reposed in him, the judge shall cite the administrator or executor to answer to the charge at some regular term of the court. Upon the hearing of his return, the judge may, in his discretion, refuse to grant the letters, revoke the letters of administration, may require additional security, or may pass such other order as in his judgment is expedient under the circumstances of the case." Section 6. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1984, and shall apply to proceedings commenced on or after said effective date. Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Galer of the 97th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1011. The motion prevailed. HB 1053. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Selman of the 32nd, Couch of the 40th, and others: A BILL to MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2479 amend Code Section 19-3-30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to when, where, and by whom marriage licenses are issued, so as to change the county in which marriage licenses may be issued; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1053 by striking from line 18 of page 1 the following: "persons", and inserting in its place the following: "male and the female". By striking from line 23 of page 1 the following: "of the persons", and inserting in its place the following: "the male nor the female". Representative Richardson of the 52nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1053. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson ,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 160, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y 01iver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett YTwiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr 2480 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1209. By: Representatives Sherrod of the 143rd, Long of the 142nd, Royal of the 144th, Lane of the lllth, Godbee of the 110th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to required registration and licensing of motor vehicles, so as to provide an exemption from those requirements for three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1209 by adding in the title on line 5 of page 1, immediately preceding the words "to amend", the following: "to amend Code Section 40-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to classes of drivers' licenses, so as to provide that operators of three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes shall be required to have a Class 2 driver's license;". By adding on page 2, between lines 23 and 24, a new Section 1A to read as follows: "Section 1A. Code Section 40-5-23 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to classes of drivers' licenses, is amended by striking subsection (c) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: '(c) The classes of motor vehicles for which operators may be licensed shall be as follows: Class 1 All vehicles and combinations not included within Classes 2, 3, 4, and 5; Class 2 MotorcycleSj eatA motor-driven cycles^ and three-wheeled motorcycles used only for agricultural purposes; Class 3 Vehicles 80 inches or wider, designed to carry more than ten passengers, and all vehicles included within Class 1; Class 4 Trucks licensed and registered for a gross weight of 24,000 pounds or more, and all vehicles included within Classes 1 and 3; Class 5 Truck-tractor-semitrailer combinations and any vehicle-trailer combination in which the trailer exceeds 29 feet in length, or exceeds 4,500 pounds gross weight, or exceeds eight feet in width, and all vehicles included within Classes 1, 3, and 4. Any applicant for a Class 3, 4, or 5 license must possess a valid Georgia driver's license for Class 1 vehicles.'" Representative Sherrod of the 143rd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1209. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Andersen Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 Y Jackson.N N Jackson, W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnsun,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 4. Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs 2481 Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The motion prevailed. HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, so as to provide that a renewed case filed within six months shall stand on the same footing, as to limitation, with the original case both where the original case was filed in a court of this state and where the original case was filed in a federal court; to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; to change provisions relating to right of voluntary dismissal; to provide for all related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 9-2-61, relating to renewal of civil cases after dismissal, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to to read as follows: "(a) If a plaintiff discontinues or dismisses his case and recommences the same within six months, the renewed case shall stand upon the same footing, as to limitation, with the original case. However, this privilege of dismissal and renewal shall be exercised only once under this Code section. This Code section shall apply both where the original case was filed in a court of this state and where the original case was filed in a federal court." Section 2. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 9-10-72, relating to issuance of second originals where defendants reside outside of the county in which an action is filed, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 9-10-72 to read as follows: "9-10-72. If the defendant or any of the defendants reside outside the county where the action is filed, the clerk shall issue a second original and copy for such other county 2482 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, or counties and forward the same to the sheriff, who shall serve the copy and return the second original, with his entry thereon, to the clerk of the court from which the same issued." Section 3. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 9-11-41, relating to dismissal of actions, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of Code Section 9-11-23, of Code Section 9-11-66, and of any statute, an action may be dismissed by the plaintiff, without order of court, by filing a written notice of dismissal at any time before verdict the close of all of the evidence. If a counterclaim has been pleaded by a defendant prior to the service upon him of the plaintiffs motion to dismiss, the action shall not be dismissed against the defendant's objection unless the counterclaim can remain pending for independent adjudication by the court. A dismissal under this subsection is without prejudice, except that the filing of a second notice of dismissal operates as an adjudication upon the merits when filed fey ft plaintiff whe baa twice dismissed in any eettrt an action based e er including the aase eJawft." 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 repealed. Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House disagree to the Senate substitute to HB 1271. The motion prevailed. 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 986. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Walker of the 115th, Thomas of the 69th, Karrh of the 109th, Hirsch of the 96th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-41, relating to availability of jury trials and appeals in magistrate courts, so as to provide that appeals may be had to the state court or, if there is no state court in the county, to the superior court; and for other purposes. The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; 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 amending the same: HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2483 of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. Representative Coleman of the 118th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate amendment to HB 1506 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 Coleman of the 118th, Colwell of the 4th, and Hays of the 1st. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the reports of the Committees of Conference thereon: HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 949 The Committee of Conference on HB 949 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 949 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District Honorable Wayne Garner Senator, 30th District /s/Honorable Nathan Dean Senator, 31st District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Charles A. Thomas, Jr. Representative, 69th District /s/Honorable Gerald L. Johnson Representative, 70th District /s/Honorable Frank Home Representative, 103rd District A BILL To amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Handicapped Parking Law," so as to change certain definitions; to change the provisions prohibiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles in handicapped parking places; to authorize ambulances or emergency vehicles to stop in handicapped parking places; to change the provisions relating to penalties and fines; to provide under certain circumstances for towing away of vehicles illegally parked in handicapped 2484 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, parking places; to change the provisions relating to signs; to provide that such laws shall be applicable to both public and private property; to provide for enforcement; 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. Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Handicapped Parking Law," is amended by striking Code Section 40-6-221, relating to definitions, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-6-221 to read as follows: "40-6-221. As used in this part, the term: (1) 'Handicapped parking place' means any area on public or private property which has been designated as reserved for use of handicapped persons by any sign ef (A) Pavement marking bearing the word 'handicap' or 'handicapped,' or a symbol representing a person in a wheelchair; or (B) Sign erected at such height or in such manner that it will not be obscured by a vehicle parked in the space and bearing the word 'handicap' or 'handicapped,' or a symbol representing a person in a wheelchair, and the words 'Tow-Away Zone.' (2) 'Handicapped person' means a person who by reason of illness, injury, age, congenital malfunction, or other incapacity or disability has a significant loss or impairment of mobility. (3) 'Institution' means an institution for which a permit or conditional permit may be issued under Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31. (4) 'Permanently handicapped person' means a handicapped person whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for more than 180 days. (5) 'Temporarily handicapped person' means a handicapped person whose disability or incapacity can be expected to last for not more than 180 days." Section 2. Said part is further amended by striking Code Section 40-6-225, relating to offenses and penalties, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-6-225 to read as follows: "40-6-225. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a handicapped parking place unless there is displayed on the dashboard or hung from the rearview mirror of the parked vehicle a valid unexpired handicapped parking permit or unless there is attached to the vehicle a specially designated license plate for the disabled as persons authorized under subsection (d) of Code Section 40-6-222. (b) It shall be unlawful for any person to stop, stand, or park any vehicle in a handicapped parking place except for the purpose of allowing a handicapped person to enter or get out of such vehicle while in such parking place. However, nothing in this subsection shall prevent an ambulance or emergency vehicle from stopping in a handicapped parking place. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to obtain by fraud or counterfeit a handicapped parking permit. (d) It shall be unlawful for any person or institution, other than the one to whom a handicapped parking permit or specially designated license plate for the disabled person is issued, to make use of a handicapped parking permit or specially designated license plate for the a disabled person. It shall be unlawful for any person to use a handicapped parking permit for any institutional vehicle other than the one vehicle for which the permit has been issued. (e) No person shall park a vehicle so as to block any entrance or egress ramp used by the handicapped persons on public or private property. (f) (1) Any person violating subsection (c) of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) Any person violating subsection (a), (b), (d), or (e) of this Code section shall be subject to a fine of net teas than $6.00 nef mere than $4ftOO not more than $100.00 for a first offense, not less than $100.00 and not more than $200.00 for a second MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2485 offense, not less than $200.00 and not more than $500.00 for a third or subsequent offense. (g) In addition to the penalties provided for in subsection (f) of this Code section, any vehicle which is illegally parked in a handicapped parking place which js marked by a sign bearing the words 'Tow-Away Zone' as described jn subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of Code Section 40-6-221 on public or private property may be towed away or caused to be towed away by a proper law enforcement agency at the expense of the owner of the vehicle." Section 3. Said part is further amended by adding a new Code Section 40-6-226 to read as follows: "40-6-226. The provisions of this part are applicable to both public and private property; and all law enforcement officers of this state and its political subdivisions are expressly authorized to enforce the provisions of this part on private property as well as on public property." Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 949. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Andersen YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Y Harailton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 2. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Wiiliams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of 2486 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1068 The Committee of Conference on the Senate Substitute to HB 1068 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1068 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Edward Hine, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/Honorable Glenn E. Bryant Senator, 3rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: , ,,,, /s/Honorable Bobby Phillips Representative, 125th District /s/Honorable Kenneth R. Waldrep Representative, 80th District /s/Honorable Terrell Starr Senator, 44th District /s/Honorable Denny M. Dobbs Representative, 74th District A BILL To amend Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health; to authorize county boards of health to provide environmental health services and to charge and collect environmental health service fees under certain conditions; to provide that such fees may be charged to premises for inspecting said premises; to provide for the use of said fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 3 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county boards of health, is amended by designating subsection (c) of Code Section 31-3-2, relating to composition of county boards of health, as subsection (e) and by striking subsections (a) and (b) thereof and inserting in their place new subsections (a), (b), (c), and (d), to read as follows: "(a) Each county board of health shall be composed of seven members as follows: (1) One member shall be the chief executive officer of the governing authority of the county, by whatever name called, or some member designated by said officer; in counties where the governing authority is the judge of the probate court of the county, he shall be the member so appointed; (2) One member shall be the county superintendent of schools; (3) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the county, shall be a physician actively practicing medicine in the county and licensed under Chapter 34 of Title 43, unless there is no physician actively practicing in the county who is willing and able to serve, in which case a person licensed as a nurse or dentist under Chapter 26 or 11, respectively, of Title 43, and actively practicing such profession in the county shall be appointed; (4) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the county who shall be a consumer, a representative of a consumer, or a person from an advocacy agency or group, which member will represent on the board the county's consumers of mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services; MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2487 (5) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the largest municipality in the county who shall be a person interested in promoting public health who is a consumer or a nurse licensed under Chapter 26 of Title 43; (6) One member to be appointed by the governing authority of the county who shall be a consumer member who will represent on the board the county's needy, underprivileged, or elderly community; and (7) One member shall be the chief executive officer of the governing authority of the largest municipality of the county, by whatever name called, or some member designated by said officer. (b) No member appointed to the county board of health shall be an employee of the county board of health or of the department. (c) The terms of the members of county boards of health serving as such on June 30, 1985, and who are serving in membership positions required to be filled by grand jury appointment, shall expire at the end of June 30, 1985, and upon the appointment and qualification of their successors. (d) The initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1985, and shall expire December 31, 1987; the initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1985, and shall expire December 31, 1986; the initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1984, and expire December 31, 1985; and the initial term of the member first appointed pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall begin July 1, 1984, and shall expire December 31, 1986. After these initial terms, members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (3), (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall take office the first day of January immediately following the expiration of the immediately preceding term of that office and serve terms of six years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Vacancies in any such membership shall be filled, for the unexpired term and until a successor is appointed and qualified, in the same manner as the original appointment. (e) Persons holding office as members pursuant to paragraph (1), (2), or (7) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall serve as members while holding their offices as chief executive officer of the governing authority of the county, county superintendent of schools, or chief executive officer of the largest municipality of the county, respectively." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 31-3-4, relating to powers of county boards of health, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-3-4 to read as follows: "31-3-4. (a) The county board of health is empowered to: (1) Establish and adopt bylaws for its own governance. Meetings shall be held no less frequently than quarterly; (2) Exercise responsibility and authority in all matters within the county pertain- ing to health unless the responsibility for enforcement of such is by law that of another agency; (3) Take such steps as may be necessary to prevent and suppress disease and conditions deleterious to health and to determine compliance with health laws and rules, regulations, and standards adopted thereunder; (4) Adopt and enforce rules and regulations appropriate to its functions and powers, provided such rules and regulations are not in conflict with the rules and regulations of the department. Such rules and regulations must be reasonably adapted to the purposes intended and must be within the purview of the powers and duties imposed upon the county board of health by this chapter; (5) Receive and administer all grants, gifts, moneys, and donations for purposes pertaining to health pursuant to this chapter; (6) Make contracts and establish fees for the provision of mental health and other public health services provided by county boards of health, including but not limited to environmental health services, which fees may be charged to persons or to establishments and premises within the county for inspection of such establishments, 2488 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, premises, structures and appurtenances thereto, or for other county board of health services. All such fees may be used to defray costs of providing such local services and shall supplement but not replace state or federal funding. No person shall be denied services on the basis of his inability to pay. The scope of services, operating details, contracts, and fees approved by the county board of health shall also be approved by the district director of health. No fees for environmental health services may be charged unless the schedule of fees for such services has been approved by the county governing authority; and (7) Contract with the Department of Human Resources or other agencies for assistance in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers and for supplying services which are within its purview to perform, provided that such contracts and amendments thereto shall have first been approved by the department. In entering into any contracts to perform its functions and to exercise its powers, and for supplying services which are within its purview to perform, any county board of health or any health district created under the authority of Code Section 31-3-15 shall be considered an agency and such agency shall have the authority to contract with any other county board of health; combination of county boards of health; any other health district; public or private hospitals; hospital authorities; medical schools; training and educational institutions; departments and agencies of the state; county or municipal governments; persons, partnerships, corporations, and associations, public or private; the United States government or the government of any other state; or any other legal entity. (b) The provisions of paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any consolidated city-county government." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1068. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2489 Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y Whtte.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 602 The Committee of Conference on HB 602 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 602 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSeonnaotroarb, le15FthloDydisHtriucdtgins /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District /s/Honorable Julian Bond Senator, 39th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Eleanor L. Richardson Representative, 52nd District /s/Honorable Charles A. Thomas, Jr. Representative, 69th District /s/Honorable Denmark Groover Representative, 99th District A BILL To amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; to provide for court orders and the effects thereof; to provide conditions under which parental rights may be terminated; to provide for petitions and summons regarding termination of parental rights and the procedures connected therewith; to provide for rights of fathers of children born out of wedlock; to provide for sanctions for failure to be served or failure to obey summons; to provide for appointment of counsel and guardians ad litem and the expenses thereof; to provide for standard of proof; to provide for physical or mental evaluations; to provide for confidentiality; to provide for hearings; to provide for custody of certain children; to provide for certain conflicts; to provide for venue; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, is amended by designating that part of the existing Chapter 11, beginning with Code Section 15-11-1, as Article 1, and by striking "chapter," wherever it appears in that newly designated article, except where it appears in Code Section 15-11-1 and in the introductory phrase to Code Section 15-11-2, and inserting in its place "article." 2490 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking from the newly designated Article 1 thereof subsection (a) of Code Section 15-11-41, relating to duration of orders of the juvenile court, which reads as follows: "(a) An order terminating parental rights is without limit as to duration.", and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Reserved." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking from newly designated Article 1 thereof Code Sections 15-11-51 through 15-11-54, which read as follows: "15-11-51. (a) The court by order may terminate the parental rights of a parent with respect to his child if: (1) The parent has abandoned the child; (2) The child is a deprived child and the court finds that the conditions and causes of the deprivation are likely to continue or will not be remedied and that by reason thereof the child is suffering or will probably suffer serious physical, mental, moral, or emotional harm; (3) The written consent of the parent acknowledged before the court has been given; provided, however, that acknowledgment before the court is not necessary where the parent or parents voluntarily surrender the child for adoption as provided by Code Sections 19-8-3, 19-8-4, 19-8-6, and 19-8-7; or (4) A decree has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state ordering the parent, guardian, or other custodian to support the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian has wantonly and willfully failed to comply with the order for a period of 12 months or longer. (b) If the court does not make an order of termination of parental rights it may grant an order under Code Section 15-11-34 if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child is a deprived child. 15-11-52. (a) The petition shall comply with Code Section 15-11-25 and shall state clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect thereof will be as stated in the first sentence of Code Section 15-11-53. (b) If the paternity of a child born out of wedlock has been established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party prior to the filing of the petition, the father shall be served with summons as provided by this chapter. Such father has the right to be heard unless he has relinquished all paternal rights with reference to the child. The putative father of the child whose paternity has not been so established, upon proof of his paternity of the child, may appear in the proceedings and be heard. In either event nothing in this Code section shall be construed to preclude the father's petitioning for custody of the child. At the time of the hearing, upon proof of paternity being shown to the court, the father shall be allowed to petition for custody of the child and the court shall grant same, if such is in the best interest of the child. If the identity and location of a putative father are known or can be ascertained by reasonable efforts, he shall be notified of the proceeding to terminate parental rights by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address. 15-11-53. An order terminating the parental rights of a parent terminates all his rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another nor has he any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings. 15-11-54. (a) If, upon the entering of an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there is no parent having parental rights, the court shall commit the child to the custody of the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child-placing agency willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption or, in the absence of an adoption, in a foster home, or to take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child. (b) The custodian has authority to consent to the adoption of the child, his marriage, his enlistment in the armed forces of the United States, and surgical and other medical treatment for the child. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2491 (c) If the child is not adopted within two years after the date of the order and a general guardian of the child has not been appointed, the child shall be returned to the court for entry of further orders for his care, custody, and control.", and inserting in their place new Code Sections 15-11-51 through 15-11-54 to read as follows: "15-11-51. Reserved. 15-11-52. Reserved. 15-11-53. Reserved. 15-11-54. Reserved." Section 4. .Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new Article 2 to read as follows: "ARTICLE 2 15-11-80. An order terminating the parental rights of a parent under this article is without limit as to duration and terminates all the parent's rights and obligations with respect to the child and all rights and obligations of the child to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the child by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings. 15-11-81. (a) The court by order may terminate the parental rights of a parent with respect to the parent's child if: (1) The written consent of the parent, acknowledged before the court, has been given; provided, however, that acknowledgment before the court is not necessary where the parent or parents voluntarily surrender the child for adoption as provided by Code Sections 19-8-3, 19-8-4, and 19-8-7; (2) A decree has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction of this or any other state ordering the parent, guardian, or other custodian to support the child and the parent, guardian, or other custodian has wantonly and willfully failed to comply with the order for a period of 12 months or longer; (3) The parent has abandoned the child or the child was left under circumstances such that the identity of the parent is unknown and cannot be ascertained, despite diligent searching, and the parent has not come forward to claim the child within three months following the finding of the child; or (4) The parent is manifestly unfit because the conduct or condition of the parent is such as to render the parent unable or unwilling to care properly for the child; such conduct or condition is unlikely to change or is likely to recur in the forseeable future; and, by reason thereof, the child has suffered, is suffering, or is likely to suffer serious physical, mental, moral, or emotional harm. (A) In determining unfitness of a parent under this paragraph, the court shall consider, without being limited to, the following: (i) Emotional illness, mental illness, mental retardation, or mental deficiency of the parent, of such duration or nature as to render the parent unlikely to care for the ongoing physical, mental, or emotional needs of the child; (ii) Egregious conduct toward a child of a physically, emotionally, or sexually cruel or abusive nature; (iii) Excessive use of or history of chronic unrehabilitated abuse of intoxicating liquors, narcotic or dangerous drugs, marijuana, or controlled substances; (iv) Physical, mental, or emotional neglect of the child; (v) Conviction of a felony and imprisonment therefor which has a demonstrable negative effect on the quality of the parent-child relationship; and (vi) Unexplained injury or death of a sibling under circumstances where the parent should have known the cause of the injury or death. (B) In addition to the considerations in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, where a child is not in the physical custody of the parent, in determining unfitness of a parent under this paragraph, the court shall consider, without being limited to, the following, where the parent without justifiable cause fails to: (i) Provide care or to pay a reasonable portion of substitute physical care and maintenance where custody is lodged with others; 2492 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (ii) Maintain regular visitation or other contact with the child as designed in a court approved plan to reunite the child with the parent; (iii) Maintain consistent contact, communication, or both with the child; and (iv) Adjust his circumstances, conduct, or conditions to meet the needs of the child. (b) In considering termination of parental rights under subsection (a) of this Code section, the court shall give primary consideration to the physical, mental, and emotional condition and needs of the child and determine whether termination is in the best interest of the child. (c) If the court does not make an order of termination of parental rights, it may grant an order under Code Section 15-11-34 if the court finds from clear and convincing evidence that the child is a deprived child. 15-11-82. (a) The petition to terminate parental rights and all subsequent court documents in the proceeding shall be entitled 'In the matter of _______________, a child.', except upon appeal, in which event the anonymity of the child shall be preserved by appropriate use of initials. The petition shall be in writing. (b) The petition may be made by a juvenile court counselor or officer of that court, or employee of any public or private licensed child-caring agency, or by any interested person. In the event that the petition is made by an interested person, the petition shall be endorsed by the court pursuant to Code Section 15-11-23. (c) A petition made by a juvenile court counselor or officer of that court, or employee of a public or private licensed child-caring agency may be on information and belief of the petitioner. In all other cases the petition shall be made on the personal knowledge of the petitioner and shall be verified. (d) The petition shall state clearly that an order for termination of parental rights is requested and that the effect thereof will be as stated in Code Section 15-11-80, and shall set forth in ordinary and concise language the facts required by Code Section 15-11-25. 15-11-83. (a) Upon filing of the petition, summons shall be issued forthwith on the child's parents, guardian, lawful custodian, and person presently having physical custody of the child. (b) A copy of the petition shall be attached to the summons in all cases other than service by publication. When served by publication, the notice shall indicate the general nature of the allegations and where a copy of the petition may be obtained by the child's parents, guardian, lawful custodian, and person presently having physical custody of the child. All summons shall contain a statement to the effect that the hearing is for the purpose of terminating parental rights. (c) The summons shall require the person who has physical custody of the child to appear personally and to bring the child before the court at the time and place stated in the summons. Where, at the court's discretion, it is deemed in the interest of the child that the child need not be brought before the court, the court may so indicate. The summons shall be served at least 30 days before the time set for the hearing and a copy of the petition shall be served together with the summons and shall be made in the manner provided in Code Section 9-11-4, relating to service in civil practice. (d) If the paternity of a child born out of wedlock has been established in a judicial proceeding to which the father was a party prior to the filing of the petition, the father shall be served with summons as provided by this article. Such father has the right to be heard unless he has relinquished all paternal rights with reference to the child. The putative father of the child whose paternity has not been so established, upon proof of his paternity of the child, may appear in the proceedings and be heard. If the identity of the putative father is unknown, the court may require the mother to execute an affidavit regarding the putative father as provided in Code Section 19-8-4 or show cause before the court if she refuses. If the identity and location of a putative father are known or can be ascertained by reasonable efforts, he shall be notified of the proceedings to terminate parental rights by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at his last known address. The court shall enter an order terminating the rights of the MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2493 putative father if the court finds from the evidence that reasonable effort has been made to identify and locate him without success and if it finds that he has not lived with the child, nor contributed to its support, nor made any attempt to legitimate the child, and that he did not provide support for the mother, including medical care, either during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of the child. If the court finds from the evidence that reasonable effort has not been made to identify and locate the putative father, it shall direct the Department of Human Resources or a licensed childplacing agency to expend such additional effort, as the court shall specify, in the identification and location of the putative father and to report the results of the additional efforts to the court and shall continue the hearing until the additional effort has been expended and-the results reported. If the court finds from the evidence that the putative father either lived with the child, or contributed to its support, or attempted to legitimate the child, or provided support for the mother, including medical care, during her pregnancy or during her hospitalization for the birth of the child, then the court shall determine from the evidence whether such conduct by the putative father was sufficient to establish a familial bond between the putative father and the child. If the court finds that the conduct was sufficient to establish a familial bond, then the court shall enter an appropriate order designed to afford the putative father notice of the surrender, consent, or proceeding to terminate. The court shall not include the name of the mother in any public notice to the putative father if his name is known to the court. If the court finds that such conduct was not sufficient to establish a familial bond, then the court shall enter an order terminating the rights of the putative father. At the time of the hearing, upon proof of paternity being shown to the court, the father shall be allowed to petition for custody of the child and the court shall grant same, if such is in the best interest of the child. 15-11-84. (a) If any person named in and properly served with summons shall without reasonable cause fail to appear or, when directed in the summons, to bring the child before the court, then the court may issue a rule nisi against such person, directing that that person appear before the court to show cause why such person should not be held in contempt of court. (b) If the summons cannot be served, or if the person to whom the summons is directed fails to obey it, the court may issue an order to take the child into protective custody. 15-11-85. (a) In any proceeding for terminating parental rights, or any rehearing or appeal thereon, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the child as his counsel and may appoint a separate guardian ad litem or a guardian ad litem who may be the same person as his counsel. (b) If the parent or parents of the child desire to be represented by counsel but are indigent, the court shall appoint an attorney for such parent or parents, which shall be a charge upon the funds of the county upon certification thereof by the court in the same manner as authorized for other expenses under Code Section 15-11-56. 15-11-86. In all proceedings under this article, the standard of proof to be adduced to terminate parental rights shall be by clear and convincing evidence. 15-11-87. The court may require a physical or mental evaluation of any parent, stepparent, guardian, or child involved in a proceeding under this article. 15-11-88. The record of the testimony of the parties adduced in any proceeding under this article shall not be admissible in any civil, criminal, or any other cause or proceedings in any court against a person named as respondent for any purpose whatsoever, except in subsequent deprivation or termination proceedings involving the same child or deprivation or termination proceedings involving the same respondent under this article. 15-11-89. The court shall conduct hearings, where appropriate, in accordance with Code Section 15-11-29. 15-11-90. (a) If, upon the entering of an order terminating the parental rights of a parent, there is no parent having parental rights, the court shall make any of the following dispositions: commit the child to the custody of the Department of Human Resources or a licensed child-placing agency willing to accept custody for the purpose of placing the child for adoption or, in the absence of an adoption, in a foster home, or to take other suitable measures for the care and welfare of the child. 2494 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (b) The custodian has authority to consent to the adoption of the child, his marriage, his enlistment in the armed forces of the United States, and surgical and other medical treatment for the child. (c) If a petition seeking the adoption of the child is not filed within one year after the date of the disposition order, the court shall then, and at least yearly thereafter as long as the child remains unadopted, review the circumstances of the child to determine what efforts have been made to assure that the child will be adopted. The court may then enter such orders as it deems necessary to further the adoption, including but not limited to another placement. 15-11-91. In a proceeding under this article, the provisions of Article 1 of this chapter shall apply unless in conflict with this article. 15-11-92. In a proceeding to terminate parental rights unless the court has jurisdiction of the child pursuant to Code Section 15-11-5 the venue of such proceeding shall be brought in the county of this state of the residence of the parent whose rights are sought to be terminated." Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Richardson of the 52nd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 602. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford Alien N Anderson N Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Y Beck N Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch YBray Y Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter Y Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert Coleman N Colwell Connell N Cooper N Copelan Couch Cox N Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty NHays N Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks N Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan Long Lord N Lucas N Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips, W N Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall NRay N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson NRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware Y Watson N Watts White.J N White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 55, nays 100. The motion was lost, and the House rejected the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 602. Representative Carter of the 146th stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2495 HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 272 The Committee of Conference on HB 272 recommends that the House of Representatives recede from its position and that the Senate Substitute to HB 272, which is attached as the Conference Committee Substitute to HB 272, be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSeonnaotroarb,lelltJhimDmiystrHicotdge Timmons /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Terry L. Co,leman Representative, 118th District /s/Honorable Donald E. Cheeks Representative, 89th District /s/Honorable Loyce W. Turner Senator, 8th District /s/Honorable Rudolph Johnson Representative, 72nd District A BILL To amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide for the claiming of credit for prior service; to provide for payment for such prior service; to provide for rules for applying said prior service toward retirement; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, is amended by adding at the end of Code Section 47-17-44, relating to payment of membership dues and credit for certain service, a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) If a member who is a member of the fund on April 1, 1984, chooses to avail himself of the provisions of subsection (a) of Code Section 47-17-70, such member shall tender no later than July 1, 1984, an amount equal to the dues at the rate of $10.00 per month plus 8 percent interest per annum compounded annually from the date the prior service was rendered to the date of payment to the board for all years claimed as prior service. After April 1, 1984, new applicants for membership in the fund must tender said sum at the time of their initial application." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 47-17-70, relating to prior service credit, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) No peace officer who first makes application for membership in the fund on or after May 1, 1968, shall be given credit for any prior service, and such peace officer shall receive credit only from the date he becomes a member of the fund] provided, however, a member may claim a maximum of five years for service as a peace officer prior to such member joining the fund if such member complies with subsection (c) of Code Section 47-17-44 and remains an active member of the fund for a period of time jit least equal to the number of years claimed for prior service." 2496 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 3. This Act shall become effective on April 1, 1984. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Cheeks of the 89th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 272. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White,T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1475 The Committee of Conference on HB 1475 recommends that the Senate recede from its position and that HB 1475 as passed by the House of Representatives be adopted. Respectfully submitted, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2497 FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Donn M. Peevy Senator, 48th District /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable William J. Dover Representative, llth District /s/Honorable Charles Martin Representative, 60th District /s/Honorable Thomas Kilgore Representative, 42nd District Representative Dover of the llth moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1475. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson ,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1073. By: Representatives Robinson of the 58th, Lambert of the 66th, Waldrep of the 80th, Brown of the 154th, Hooks of the 116th, and Couch of the 40th: A BILL to amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of common carriers to limit liability; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: 2498 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1073 The Committee of Conference on HB 1073 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1073 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Edward Hine, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: ,, ,,,,,. /s/Honorable Cas M. Robinson Representative, 58th District /s/Honorable Donald E. Cheeks Representative, 89th District /s/Honorable James R. Walker Senator, 19th District /s/Honorable Billy Milford Representative, 13th District A BILL To amend Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, so as to change the provisions relating to the power of certain common carriers to limit liability; to authorize certain motor common carriers of property to limit their liability through certain procedures; to provide that a carrier's lien shall attach to personal property of the debtor, other than consumer goods, which comes into the possession of the carrier; to provide an exception; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 9 of Title 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to transportation of freight and passengers generally, is amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 46-9-2, relating to power of common carrier to limit liability, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-9-2 to read as follows: "46-9-2. A common carrier may not limit his legal liability by any notice given either by publication or by entry on receipts given or tickets sold, provided that a common carrier may limit his liability by means of an express contract] provided, however, that a motor common carrier of household goods and office furnishings may require a shipper to declare a lump sum value for the shipment prior to loading or accept the per pound released value as provided in the terms of the bill of lading contract for the purpose of limiting its liability." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 46-9-191, relating to liens of carriers for freight charges, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 46-9-191 to read as follows: "46-9-191. When a carrier has complied with his contract as to transportation, he shall have a lien on the goods for the freight charges and may retain possession until the lien is paid, unless this right is waived by special contract or actual delivery of the goods. If the goods are delivered, the carrier acquires a lien for the freight charges on and may until the lien is paid retain possession of other goods belonging to the debtor which come into the possession of the carrier. The immediately preceding sentence shall not apply to consumer goods which are used or bought for use for personal, family, or household purposes, except when a motor carrier of household goods and office furnishings may retain possession of such goods." Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1984 2499 Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1073. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Harailton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 158, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith YSmyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House substitute thereto: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; and for other purposes. Representative Martin of the 60th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 457. The motion prevailed. The following communication was received from the Honorable Max Cleland, Secretary of State: 2500 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State of Georgia Office of Secretary of State I, Max Cleland, Secretary of State of the State of Georgia, do hereby certify that the attached list contains the names and addresses of those persons, numbered 544 through 550, who have registered in the Docket of Legislative Appearance as of February 24, 1984, 3:00 P.M., in accordance with Georgia Laws 1970, pp. 695 as the same appears on file and record in this office. In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta, this 24th day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Eighty-four and of the Independence of the United States of America the Two Hundred and Eighth. /a/ Max Cleland Secretary of State (SEAL) 544. Robert D. Blythe Prime Cable of GA, Ltd. 1038 W. Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309 545. Bobbie Paul Candler Park 405 Callan Circle, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307 546. Jane Diamond Candler Park Neighborhood 439 Candler St., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30307 547. Emory Gene Bryan J & G Productions Route 1 Sumner, Georgia 31789 548. Judy Yates East Atlanta Neighborhoods 1112 Springdale Road Atlanta, Georgia 30306 549. Wayne W. Stageman The Southland Corporation 2828 N. Haskell Avenue Box 719 Dallas, Texas 75221 550. Robert C. Boone Gulf Oil Corporation 1375 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Pursuant to HR 829, adopted by the House and Senate, the Speaker announced the House adjourned until 10:00 o'clock, Wednesday morning, February 29, 1984. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2501 Representative Hall, Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, February 29, 1984 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: Aaron Adams.G Adams,M Aiken Alford Alien Anderson Argo Athon Atkins Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Barnett.B Barnett.M Beck Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Bostick Branch Bray Brooks Brown.G Brown,.) Buck Burruss Byrd Caldwell Carter Chambless Chance Cheeks Childers Childs Clark,B Clark,L Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell Cooper Copelan Couch Cox Crawford Crosby Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Dobbs Dover Dunn Edwards Evans Felton Foster Galer Ginsberg Godbee Good win Greene Greer Groover Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Hanner Hasty Hays Heard Hirsch Holcomb Holmes Hooks Hudson Irvin Isakson Jackson,J Jackson.W Johnson,D Johnson.F Johnson.G Johnson,R Johnson.S Jones Karrh Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Lane.R Lawler Lawrence Lawson Lee Linder Logan Long Lord Lucas Lupton Maddox Mangum Martin.C Martin.J Matthews McDonald McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Milford Millsaps Moody Moore Morton Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Oliver.C Oliver.D Padgett Parham Patten Peters Pettit Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Reaves Redding Richardson Robinson Ross Royal Russell Selman Shepard Sherrod Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplett Twiggs Waddle Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Watts White^J White.T Wilder Williams.B Williams,H Williams,R Wilson Wood Workman Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr Prayer was offered by Dr. Charles W. Pitts, Pastor, St. Philip's Monumental A.M.E. 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. 2502 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 5. Third reading and passage of Local uncontested Bills. 6. First reading and reference of Senate Bills and Resolutions. The following communication was received: House of Representatives Atlanta, Georgia February 29, 1984 Mr. Paul Lynch Acting Legislative Fiscal Officer 434 State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia 30334 Dear Paul: Effective this date, I am appointing Representative DeWayne Hamilton to the Industry Committee and removing him from the Game, Fish, and Recreation Committee. Please adjust your records accordingly. Sincerely, /s/ Thomas B. Murphy Speaker TBM:lj cc: Rep. Howard Rainey, Chairman of Game, Fish & Rec. Com. Rep. Roy Lambert, Chairman of Industry Rep. DeWayne Hamilton Mr. Frank Edwards, Legislative Counsel Mr. Glenn Ellard, Clerk of House Mrs. Marian Holmes, Sec. of State House Information Office House Stenographic Office 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 1691. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th, Dixon of the 151st, and Bostick of the 138th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state court judges and solicitors, so as to provide minimum salaries for judges and solicitors of state courts of the various counties within the state; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. HB 1692. By: Representatives Barnett of the 59th, White of the 62nd, and Goodwin of the 63rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, so as to change certain provisions relating to grand juries; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on State Planning & Community Affairs - Local. HB 1693. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2503 secondary, and adult education, so as to change certain provisions relative to special education services; and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Education. By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the House was read the second time: HB 1690 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 Resolutions of the House and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: HR 846 Do Pass HR 888 Do Pass HR 890 Do 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendations: SB 495 Do Pass SB 521 Do Pass, by Substitute SB 561 Do Pass SB 564 Do Pass SB 565 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman By unanimous consent, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 495. By: Senator Foster of the 50th: A BILL to continue in force and effect as part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia that constitutional amendment duly ratified at the 1982 general election, (Res. Act 128, Senate Resolution 321, Ga. L. 1982, p. 2540), and proclaimed by the Governor to be a part of the Constitution of the State of Georgia; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. 2504 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 521. By: Senators Greene of the 26th, Harris of the 27th, and Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to provide for jurisdiction in garnishment proceedings; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend an Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2552), as amended, so as to change the jurisdiction of said court; to provide for jurisdiction in garnishment proceedings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating the Civil Court of Bibb County, approved March 3, 1955 (Ga. L. 1955, p. 2552), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 2 and 3 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Sections 2 and 3 to read as follows: "Section 2. Jurisdiction. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that said Civil Court of Bibb County shall have jurisdiction within the incorporate limits of the County of Bibb as aforesaid, concurrent with the superior court to try and dispose of all civil cases or proceedings of whatever nature, whether arising ex contractu or ex delicto, under the common law or by statute, in which the principal sum sworn to or claimed to be due or the value of the property in dispute does not exceed $7,500.00 and over which jurisdiction is not vested by the Constitution and laws of the State of Georgia exclusively in other courts. The criminal jurisdiction of said Civil Court of Bibb County shall not exceed the jurisdiction now or hereafter vested by law in the justice courts of this State except that the Civil Court of Bibb County shall have jurisdiction in all suits or causes of action brought under the provisions of Chapter 12 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, to try any action against a nonresident defendant upon whom service was perfected by serving the Secretary of State as provided in Chapter 12 in the same manner as where the jurisdiction to try such an action is vested in the courts in said counties having jurisdiction of tort and criminal actions. The Civil Court of Bibb County shall have jurisdiction to try and to determine all suits, warrants, and proceedings to evict intruders and to dispossess and remove tenants holding over. The plaintiff in such proceedings shall have the right to direct the return of the same as to any issues to be tried therein to either the Civil Court of Bibb County, or to the Superior Court of Bibb County, providing the election is stated in the warrant or affidavit at the time the same is issued. Section 3. Jurisdiction. Civil and criminal. Be it further enacted by the authority aforesaid, that wherever and whenever the words 'Principal amount sworn to or claimed to be due,' are used in any Act relating to the Civil Court of Bibb County, it shall be held to mean the principal amount sued for, or the value of the property sued for or claimed, or the alleged amount of the lien sought to be enforced by the plaintiff, or the alleged amount of the lien sought to be enforced by the defendant by setoff or counterclaim, exclusive of and not computing interest, hire, attorney's fees and costs so that the jurisdiction of said Civil Court of Bibb County shall be concurrent with the superior court to try and dispose of all civil cases or proceedings of whatever nature whether arising ex contractu or ex delicto under the common law or by statute in which the principal sum sworn to or claimed to be due or the value of the property in dispute, does not exceed $7,500.00 and over which jurisdiction is not vested by the Constitution or laws of Georgia exclusively in other courts. The jurisdiction of said Civil Court of Bibb County shall be concurrent with the superior court to try and dispose of all garnishment proceedings and the monetary limitation provided for in this section shall not apply to such proceedings in said Civil Court of Bibb County. The criminal jurisdiction of said Civil Court of Bibb County shall not exceed the jurisdiction now or hereafter vested by law in the justice courts of Georgia." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2505 Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 561. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to provide a homestead exemption from Camden County ad valorem taxation for county and school purposes in the amount of $25,000.00 for each resident of Camden County who is 62 years of age or older; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was 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 564. By: Senator Barnes of the 33rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change 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. SB 565. By: Senator Gillis of the 20th: A BILL to provide that the school superintendent of Toombs County School District shall be appointed by the board of education of Toombs 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. The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29,1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: This is the 40th Legislative Day of this Session, and the Committee on Rules, in session assembled, has fixed the calendar for business as enumerated below: HR 862 Amending the Rules of the House SB 23 Stolen Motor Vehicle: Storage Fees SB 28 Involuntary Hospitalization: Transfer to Federal Facility 2506 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SB 36 State Off. & Emp.: Engage in Political Activities SB 108 Felons, Certain: Deny Appeal Bonds SB 248 Campaign and Financial Disclosure Act: Amend SB 321 Candidates: Filing Notice: Special Elections: Date SB 322 Elections: Defeated Candidate: Recount SB 323 Elections: Registration Places: Advertisement SB 325 Municipal Elections: Poll Officers: Serve SB 326 Candidates: Qualifying For Public Office: Hearings SB 328 Special Ele.: US Cong. & Gen. Assem.: Sec. of State Call SB 352 Highways: Width & Load of Vehicles SB 378 Ad Va. Tax Exemp.: School Veh.: Trans. Handicapped & Disabled SB 392 Motor Vehicle Ins.: Proof: Rules & Reg.: Rev. Comm. SB 408 Life Estates: Children: Tenant Renounce Adoption SB 415 Hunting: Feral Hogs: Restrictions SB 426 Driver's License: Revocation: Habitual Violators SB 440 Abandoned Animals: Dispose SB 451 Boating: Safety Zone: Richard B. Russell Dam SB 452 Sheriffs: Annual Training Req.: Cert. Exemp. SB 469 Ale. Bev.: Sunday Sales: Stadiums, Etc.: Cert. Co./ Mun. (Recons) SB 483 Alcoholic Bev.: Sun. Sales: Special Ele.: Cert. Local Gov't. SB 498 Elective Public Offices: Filling Vacancies SB 538 Special License Plates: Amateur Radio Operators Bills and Resolutions on this calendar may be called in any order the Speaker desires. Respectfully submitted, /s/ 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 Bill of the Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 122 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman By unanimous consent, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 122. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to provide the procedures whereby a Judge of the Probate Court of Richmond County (formerly the Court of Ordinary) shall be eligible to become a Judge Emeritus of the Probate Court of Richmond County;" and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 110, nays 0. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2507 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: HB 144. By: Representative Padgett of the 86th: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-2-96 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to credit for the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia for prior service, so as to provide credit for certain military service; to provide for contributions; and for other purposes. HB 891. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to the General Assembly, so as to change the provisions relating to the hour of meeting of the General Assembly; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. HB 894. By: Representative Auten of the 156th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions with respect to workers' compensation, so as to provide that a sole proprietor or partner of a business whose employees are eligible for workers' compensation benefits may elect to be included as an employee under the workers' compensation insurance coverage of such business; and for other purposes. HB 915. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts, so as to authorize clerks of superior courts to combine with the general execution docket certain other records required or authorized to be maintained by them; and for other purposes. HB 988. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Evans of the 84th, Thomas of the 69th, Copelan of the 106th, Waldrep of the 80th, and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to condemnation proceedings before a special master, so as to change the provisions relating to the filing of the oath of a special master; and for other purposes. HB 1033. By: Representative Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 9 of Title 42 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions governing the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, so as to delete the requirement that members select from their number a secretary of the board; to change provisions regarding reports made by the board; and for other purposes. HB 1328. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th and Clark of the 55th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to refusal or revocation of hospital staff privileges, so as to provide for additional standards for acting upon applications for hospital staff privileges; and for other purposes. 2508 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1472. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Buck of the 95th, and Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-8-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions with respect to campus policemen, so as to change the definition of the term "campus"; and for other purposes. HB 600. By: Representatives Phillips of the 125th and Triplett of the 128th: A BILL to repeal an Act relating to the compensation of the clerk of the Probate Court of Chatham County; to provide that the clerk of Superior Court of Chatham County shall serve as the clerk of probate court; and for other purposes. HB 1533. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to enumerate certain responsibilities of the clerk and deputy clerks; and for other purposes. HB 1535. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb 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; and for other purposes. HB 1539. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the State Court of Clayton County, so as to change the provisions relating to the compensation of the judges of said court; and for other purposes. HB 1615. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A BILL to amend an Act entitled "An Act to require the Superintendent of Schools of Harris County and the Board of Education of Harris County to maintain a current list of the members and all employees of the Board of Education, so as to provide for competitive bidding on all materials, equipment, and supplies in excess of $1,500.00 by the Board of Education of Harris County; and for other purposes. HB 1630. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Riverdale, so as to change the corporate limits of said city; and for other purposes. HB 1635. By: Representative Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to provide for a chief magistrate and a magistrate of the Magistrate Court of Candler County; and for other purposes. HB 1638. By: Representative Mostiler of the 75th: 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; and for other purposes. HB 1640. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to amend an Act providing a new charter for the City of Talbotton, so as to completely revise the charter of the city and provide a new charter for said city; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2509 HB 1642. By: Representatives Mostiler of the 75th and Johnson of the 76th: A BILL to amend an Act establishing the State Court of Spalding County, so as to change the compensation of the judge and solicitor of said court; and for other purposes. HB 1654. By: Representatives Isakson of the 21st, Thompson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, and Wilder of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the compensation of the judge of the Juvenile Court of Cobb County, so as to change the compensation of said judge; and for other purposes. HB 1658. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act providing for the election of members of the board of education of Upson County, so as to change the composition of education districts; and for other purposes. HB 1662. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to provide for the appointment of the Upson County Superintendent of Schools by the board of education of Upson County; and for other purposes. HB 1666. By: Representatives Dixon of the 151st and Crosby of the 150th: A BILL to abolish the office of treasurer of Ware County; to provide for the county depositories; and for other purposes. HB 1670. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a new charter for the City of Kennesaw, so as to change the corporate limits of the city; and for other purposes. HB 1672. By: Representatives Peters of the 2nd and Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend an Act creating the office of tax commissioner of Catoosa County, so as to change the compensation of the tax commissioner; and for other purposes. HB 1673. By: Representatives Moody of the 153rd and Byrd of the 153rd: A BILL to incorporate the City of Santa Claus in the County of Toombs and provide a charter therefor; and for other purposes. HB 1674. By: Representatives Childers of the 15th, McKelvey of the 15th, and Caldwell of the 16th: A BILL to amend an Act creating the Board of Commissioners of Floyd County, so as to change provisions relating to salaries of members of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1675. By: Representative Ray of the 98th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Peach County, so as to authorize the governing authority to regulate rate of charge for water and sewer services provided by any privately owned water and sewer company operating or conducting business within Peach County; and for other purposes. HB 1676. By: Representatives Hasty of the 8th, Anderson of the 8th, and Barnett of the 10th: A BILL to amend an Act incorporating the Town of Nelson, so as to provide for the election of the mayor and councilmen of the Town of Nelson; and for other purposes. HB 1677. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to create the Gilmer County Water and Sewerage Authority; and for other purposes. 2510 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1678. By: Representatives Twiggs of the 4th and Colwell of the 4th: A BILL to amend an Act placing the sheriff of Rabun County on a salary, so as to change the compensation of the sheriff; to change the compensation of dep- uty sheriffs; and for other purposes. HB 1679. By: Representative Bray of the 91st: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Talbot County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Talbot County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Talbot County; and for other purposes. HB 1680. By: Representative Reaves of the 147th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Echols County; to provide that the judge of the Probate Court of Echols County shall serve as the chief magistrate of Echols County; and for other purposes. HB 1685. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Moody of the 153rd, and Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend an Act relating to the board of education of Toombs County, so as to provide for the election of members of the Toombs County board of education; and for other purposes. HB 1686. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th and Twiggs of the 4th: A BILL to reincorporate the City of Blairsville in the County of Union; and for other purposes. HB 451. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Dobbs of the 74th, Cox of the 141st, Millsaps of the 61st, Greene of the 130th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 50-19-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the establishment and operation of interagency motor pools by the Department of Administrative Services, so as to change the provisions relative to rules governing the maintenance, repair, and service of motor vehicles; and for other purposes. HB 457. By: Representative Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Chapter 13 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to radiation control, so as to provide the Department of Human Resources with the authority to impose and collect civil penalties for violations of rules and regulations promulgated under Chapter 13 or for violation of any orders issued thereunder; and for other purposes. HB 978. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-14-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Commissioners of the Superior Court Clerks' Retirement Fund of Georgia, so as to change the composition of said board; and for other purposes. HB 1114. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-234 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the filing of a certified list of electors with clerk of superior court and Secretary of State and furnishing copies of such list, so as to change the provisions relating to the cost of furnishing a computer-run list or a computer tape containing such list; and for other purposes. HB 1118. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to definitions applicable to the "Georgia Election Code," so as to provide that public office WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2511 to which the "Georgia Election Code" applies shall not include soil and water conservation district supervisors; and for other purposes. HB 1159. By: Representative Childs of the 53rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-217 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the form of registration cards, and to amend Code Section 21-3-121 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the registration of voters by municipalities, so as to provide that voters only be required to complete one registration card; and for other purposes. HB 1215. By: Representatives Coleman of the 118th, Buck of the 95th, Ramsey of the 3rd, Williams of the 48th, Hanner of the 131st, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 10 of Title 24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to securing the attendance of witnesses and production and preservation of evidence, so as to provide witness fees for campus policemen; and for other purposes. HB 1216. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-74 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirements, rules, regulations, and compensation of members of local hospital authorities, so as to provide that members shall be entitled to receive compensation for their services, either as members or as employees of the authority, in an amount not to exceed $100.00 per meeting and the total amount not to exceed $100.00 per month; and for other purposes. HB 1290. By: Representative Ginsberg of the 122nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to acquisition and loss of property, so as to revise provisions relating to escheat; and for other purposes. HB 1294. By: Representatives Sizemore of the 136th, Reaves of the 147th, Phillips of the 120th, Hudson of the 117th, Colwell of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 2-7-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing sanctions under the "Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act of 1976," so as to provide that conviction of a crime involving controlled substances shall be grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of a license; and for other purposes. HB 979. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-11-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Commissioners of the Judges of the Probate Courts Retirement Fund of Georgia so as to change the composition of the board; and for other purposes. HB 1568. By: Representative Lane of the 27th: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-10-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual license fees for operation of vehicles, so as to change the amount of license fee for the operation of motorcycles; and for other purposes. HB 414. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Coleman of the 118th and Andersen of the 8th: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the disposition of surplus property, so as to delete the requirement for a monthly report; and for other purposes. 2512 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 434. By: Representatives Childs of the 53rd, Williams of the 48th, Williams of the 54th, Richardson of the 52nd, Redding of the 50th and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-6-77.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the costs for superior court clerk's services in counties with populations of 550,000 or more so as to change the population classification so that said Code section shall apply to all counties of this state having a population of 450,000 or more according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census; and for other purposes. HB 1201. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 33-34-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to requirement of proof of insurance prior to licensing of motor vehicles, so as to change the amount of restoration fee charged for the return of any operator's license, motor vehicle license tag, and tag registration which has been suspended; and for other purposes. HB 1112. By: Representatives Karrh of the 109th, Home of the 103rd, Walker of the 115th, Lambert of the 66th, Pinkston of the 100th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-6-2, relating to exemptions from real estate transfer tax, so as to provide an exemption for divisions of jointly owned property; and for other purposes. HB 1442. By: Representatives Dover of the llth and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 36-32-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appointment of judges of courts of municipalities, so as to change the residence requirement for such judges; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House substitutes to the following Bills and Resolution of the Senate: SB 480. By: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Trulock of the 10th, and Dean of the 31st: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to conflicts of interest, so as to change the definition of transacting business; and for other purposes. SB 542. By: Senator English of the 21st: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners for Emanuel County, so as to provide for election of five board members from single-member districts; and for other purposes. SB 389. By: Senator Deal of the 49th: A BILL to amend Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to corporations, partnerships, and associations, so as to revise, modernize and supersede the laws of Georgia relating to partnerships; to adopt the "Uniform Partnership Act"; and for other purposes. SB 436. By: Senators Hine of the 52nd and Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 7 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to grants to school systems for local property tax relief, so as to include vocational-technical schools; and for other purposes. SB 167. By: Senator Hine of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 44-14-363 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special liens on person- alty generally, so as to provide that under certain circumstances liens on certain property shall be created; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2513 SB 455. By: Senator Howard of the 42nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 37-7-166 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to maintenance, confidentiality, and release of clinical records, so as to change certain conditions regarding the release of clinical records; and for other purposes. SB 315. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 20 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the merit system of personnel administration, so as to provide that certain records and materials of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration shall he and remain confidential; and for other purposes. SB 390. By: Senator Coggin of the 35th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of alcoholic beverages generally, so as to provide for local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday under certain conditions; and for other purposes. SB 427. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bonds, so as to provide that the governing authority of any county, municipality, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia may provide for the refunding of all or any part of its outstanding bonded indebtedness by the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds without the necessity of conducting a referendum; and for other purposes. SB 473. By: Senator Barker of the 18th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-11 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to personal care homes, as enacted by an Act approved March 29, 1983, and redesignated as Code Section 31-7-12 by H.B. 1155 at the 1984 regular session, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. SB 548. By: Senator Harris of the 27th: A BILL to amend Article 6 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to municipal taxation, so as to remove the millage limitation on the authority of a municipality to levy taxes for financial assistance to its municipal development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; and for other purposes. SB 549. By: Senator Harris of the 27th: A BILL to amend Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to county taxation, so as to remove the millage limitations on the authority of a county to levy taxes for financial assistance to its development authority or a joint county and municipal development authority in certain instances; and for other purposes. SB 175. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, Kennedy of the 4th, English of the 21st and Turner of the 8th: A BILL to amend Code Section 20-2-922 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to commencement dates for the public school employees health insurance plan, so as to provide that the State Personnel Board may design and conform the health insurance plan in accordance with whatever amount of funds is appropriated or otherwise made available for the health insurance plan; and for other purposes. SB 93. By: Senators Barker of the 18th, Kidd of the 25th and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to regulate behavioral science practitioners; and for other purposes. 2514 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, SR 282. By: Senators Broun of the 46th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Allgood of the 22nd: A RESOLUTION requesting and urging the Supreme Court of Georgia to consider the establishment for the superior courts of this state of a system for the reporting of judges, caseloads and the establishment for the multijudge superior court judicial circuits of this state of a system of random assignment of equal numbers of cases to judges; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: HR 652. By: Representatives Ray of the 98th, Moore of the 139th, Brown of the 154th, Clark of the 13th, Hooks of the 116th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging Congress to amend the Federal Unemployment Tax Act; and for other purposes. HR 710. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Burruss of the 20th, Murphy of the 18th, Edwards of the 112th, Steinberg of the 46th, and others: A RESOLUTION designating the expansion of the Geo. L. Smith II Georgia World Congress Center as the "Sidney J. Marcus Annex to the Georgia World Con- gress Center"; and for other purposes. The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1011. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williams of the 48th, Lupton of the 25th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 951. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to change the provisions relating to the liabilities of the innkeeper for valuables of guests; and for other purposes. HB 1264. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd, Jones of the 78th, and Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salaries and fees of state officers and employ- ees, so as to require documentation and accounting for certain expenses; and for other purposes. The Senate recedes from its amendment to the following Bill of the House: HB 1220. By: Representatives Ware of the 77th and Colbert of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to require a person convicted of certain violations to obtain a policy of motor vehicle insurance initially issued for a period of not less than one year and containing the required minimum coverage; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolutions of the House: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2515 HR 645. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, Johnson of the 21st and others: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the conveyance of certain real property located in Cobb County, Georgia, from the State Department of Transportation to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 713. By: Representatives Crosby of the 150th and Moore of the 139th: A RESOLUTION designating the bridge on State Road 31, U.S. Highway 441 over Pudden Creek north of Pearson in Atkinson County, Georgia, as the Ensign Ashley D. Morris Memorial Bridge; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted the Conference Committee Reports on the following Bills of the House: HB 272. By: Representative Cheeks of the 89th: A BILL to amend Chapter 17 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change a definition; and for other purposes. HB 602. By: Representative Richardson of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to juvenile proceedings, so as to provide for a new Article 2 relating to termination of parental rights and to make certain editorial changes connected therewith; and for other purposes. HB 949. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th, Johnson of the 70th, Lawson of the 9th, Bargeron of the 108th, Copelan of the 106th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped parking, so as to provide that any violation of the handicapped parking law shall constitute a misdemeanor; and for other purposes. HB 1068. By: Representative Phillips of the 125th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-3-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to composition of county boards of health, so as to change the membership, terms, and method of filling vacancies in county boards of health and to prohibit certain appointments thereto; and for other purposes. HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. HB 1475. By: Representatives Dover of the llth, Martin of the 60th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Burruss of the 20th, and Irvin of the llth: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-5-41 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property exempt from ad valorem taxation, so as to grant an exemption from ad valorem taxation on property of nonprofit homes for the mentally handicapped; and for other purposes. The Senate has agreed to the House amendments to the following Bills of the Senate: SB 370. By: Senators Deal of the 49th, Peevy of the 48th, Greene of the 26th, and others: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the 2516 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to venue in civil practice, so as to provide that venue may be proper in a county other than the county of residence of a person or entity impleaded into a pending civil case by a defending party who contends that such person or entity is or may be liable to said defending party for all or part of the claim against said defending party; and for other purposes. SB 374. By: Senator Hudgins of the 15th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the protection of disabled adults, so as to change the provisions relative to reporting of need for protective services; and for other purposes. SB 523. By: Senators Cobb of the 28th and Walker of the 19th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to trapping, trappers, and fur dealers, so as to change the provisions relating to prohibited activities relative to trapping; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Coleman of the 1st, Allgood of the 22nd, and Kidd of the 25th. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Coleman of the 1st, Allgood of the 22nd, and Kidd of the 25th. The Senate has agreed to the House substitute, as amended by the Senate, to the following Resolution of the Senate: SR 328. By: Senators Scott of the 2nd, Brown of the 47th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Public Utility Ratemaking Process Study Committee; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2517 HR 589. By: Representatives Porter of the 119th, Lane of the lllth, Crawford of the 5th, Dobbs of the 74th, Matthews of the 145th, and Copelan of the 106th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that property qualifying for preferential assessment which is devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes may be owned by an estate of which the devisees or heirs are one or more natural or naturalized citizens or by a trust of which the beneficiaries are one or more natural or naturalized citizens; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1090. By: Representatives Lawler of the 20th, Coleman of the 118th, and Cooper of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-8-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to flashing or revolving blue lights on motor vehicles, so as to authorize certain sheriffs to use flashing or revolving blue lights on their personal motor vehicles under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House, favorably reported by the Committee on Rules, were read and adopted: HR 888. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd and Jones of the 78th: A RESOLUTION commending Phyllis Deanna Moore and inviting her to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. HR 890. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and others: A RESOLU- TION commending Mr. Ernest W. Barrett and inviting him to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 891. By: Representatives Burruss of the 20th, Wilson of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and Cooper of the 20th: A RESOLUTION commending Sergeant Joe Lewis; and for other purposes. HR 892. By: Representative Cummings of the 17th: A RESOLUTION remembering Mrs. Maurice Hammond and expressing sympathy at her passing; and for other purposes. HR 893. By: Representatives Bishop of the 94th and Smyre of the 92nd: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the 555th Parachute Infantry; and for other purposes. HR 894. By: Representatives Argo of the 68th and Logan of the 67th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Jessie Mize; and for other purposes. HR 895. By: Representative Williams of the 6th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Addie Treadwell; and for other purposes. HR 896. By: Representatives Pinkston of the 100th, Padgett of the 86th, Connell of the 87th, Beck of the 148th, and Williams of the 6th: A RESOLUTION 2518 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Sechler on their fiftieth wedding anniversary; and for other purposes. HR 897. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Martin of the 26th, Townsend of the 24th, Dover of the llth, Hooks of the 116th, Dixon of the 151st, and others: A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Mr. Rudolph Ingram; and for other purposes. HR 898. By: Representatives Jackson of the 9th, Wood of the 9th, Lawson of the 9th, and Colwell of the 4th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Bill Elliott, Ernie Elliott, Dan Elliott, George Elliott, and Harry Melling of the Melling Racing Team; and for other purposes. HR 899. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th, Galer of the 97th, Hays of the 1st, Wilder of the 21st, Brown of the 154th, and others: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Hugh H. Howell, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 900. By: Representatives Birdsong of the 104th, Porter of the 119th, and Groover of the 99th: A RESOLUTION expressing sorrow at the passing of Sheriff Garvis C. Snow; and for other purposes. HR 901. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Doctor Ralph David Abernathy; and for other purposes. HR 902. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. DeWitt N. Martin, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 903. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Orville Lee "Skipper" Marshall; and for other purposes. HR 904. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Reverend Quincy Lavelle Carswell; and for other purposes. HR 905. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Ms. Martha L. Groomes; and for other purposes. HR 906. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Horace Woodard; and for other purposes. HR 907. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Cameron M. Alexander; and for other purposes. HR 908. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Felix Harris; and for other purposes. HR 909. By: Representative Home of the 103rd: A RESOLUTION commending Macon Junior College for sponsoring the danceathon for muscular dystrophy; and for other purposes. HR 910. By: Representative Shepard of the 71st: A RESOLUTION expressing regrets at the passing of Mrs. Mildred Burke Thompson; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2519 HR 911. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Odell Owens, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 912. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending Ray Merritt; and for other purposes. HR 913. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION extending condolences to the family of Ronald B. Hunt; and for other purposes. HR 914. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION commending David Turner; and for other purposes. HR 915. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION commending Cindy White; and for other purposes. HR 916. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION commending Carolyn Lee; and for other purposes. HR 917. By: Representatives Phillips of the 93rd, Logan of the 67th, and Galer of the 97th: A RESOLUTION congratulating Mr. Michael Bishop; and for other purposes. HR 918. By: Representative Johnson of the 70th: A RESOLUTION commending Susan Smith; and for other purposes. HR 919. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION recognizing West Georgia College on its 50 years as a unit of the University System of Georgia; and for other purposes. HR 920. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION commending the Bowden High School Marching Red Devil Band; and for other purposes. HR 921. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th: A RESOLUTION commending Honorable Horrie B. Duncan; and for other purposes. HR 922. By: Representatives Byrd of the 153rd, Moody of the 153rd, Selman of the 32nd, Richardson of the 52nd, and Oliver of the 121st: A RESOLUTION recognizing and congratulating Elizabeth Singleton on the occasion of her birthday; and for other purposes. HR 923. By: Representative Cox of the 141st: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jimmy Henderson and Mr. Curtis Quillen; and for other purposes. HR 924. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Reaves of the 147th, Bostick of the 138th, Carter of the 146th, Milford of the 13th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to Dr. E. Broadus Browne; and for other purposes. HR 925. By: Representatives Logan of the 67th, Clark of the 13th, Milford of the 13th, Argo of the 68th, and Lambert of the 66th: A RESOLUTION congratulating and expressing appreciation to Mr. Thomas H. "Buddy" 2520 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Milner, Jr., for his contributions to the quality of life for Georgians; and for other purposes. HR 926. By: Representative Ramsey of the 3rd: A RESOLUTION commending the Murray County High School Indians Basketball Team; and for other purposes. HR 927. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Argo of the 68th, Logan of the 67th, Twiggs of the 4th, Watts of the 41st, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Rogers; and for other purposes. HR 928. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the DeKalb Neighborhood Leadership Institute; and for other purposes. HR 929. By: Representative Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Ralph Jennings and Radio Station WXLL; and for other purposes. HR 930. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Ginsberg of the 122nd, Triplett of the 128th, Phillips of the 125th, and Hamilton of the 124th: A RESOLUTION commending Captain Judy Helmey and her offshore navigational skill on the coast of Savannah; and for other purposes. HR 931. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Holcomb of the 72nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending Jimmy Bonner as the Clayton County Star Student for 1984; and for other purposes. HR 932. By: Representatives Richardson of the 52nd, Childs of the 53rd, Clark of the 55th, Brooks of the 34th, and Redding of the 50th: A RESOLUTION commending Mrs. Fannie Mae Eberhart; and for other purposes. HR 933. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Maurice C. Griffin; and for other purposes. HR 934. By: Representatives White of the 132nd, Young of the 134th, and Chambless of the 133rd: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. W. Carl Gordon, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 935. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Robinson of the 58th, Linder of the 44th, Davis of the 45th, Clark of the 55th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing September 17 through 23, 1984, as DeKalb Community College Week; and for other purposes. HR 936. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Buck of the 95th, Dobbs of the 74th, Alford of the 57th, Lupton of the 25th, and others: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the Georgia Institute of Technology; and for other purposes. HR 937. By: Representatives Wood of the 9th and Parham of the 105th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Jere N. Moore; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2521 HR 938. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION commending the personnel of the House stenographic pool; and for other purposes. HR 939. By: Representatives Colwell of the 4th, Jackson of the 9th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Twiggs of the 4th, Wood of the 9th, Lawson of the 9th, and others: A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Bryce Holcomb; and for other purposes. HR 940. By: Representative Edwards of the 112th: A RESOLUTION relative to The Mayor's Treaty to Stop Drugs at the Source Petition, Treaty and Action campaign; and for other purposes. HR 941. By: Representatives Johnson of the 70th, Lawler of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, and Wilson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION commending the late Jim Pat Johnson; and for other purposes. HR 942. By: Representatives Thompson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Burruss of the 20th, Lawler of the 20th, and Wilson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION commending the Mableton Tiger Athletic Association 105 LB Football Team; and for other purposes. HR 943. By: Representative Porter of the 119th: A RESOLUTION commending Tony Edmond; and for other purposes. HR 944. By: Representatives Triplett of the 128th and Jackson of the 9th: A RESOLUTION stating the position of the House of Representatives concerning certain actions which are prohibited by the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Franchise Practices Act"; and for other purposes. HR 945. By: Representative Johnson of the 70th: A RESOLUTION commending Gary Aldridge; and for other purposes. HR 946. By: Representatives Bishop of the 94th and Smyre of the 92nd: A RESOLUTION commending the Richard W. Williams Chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association, Inc.; and for other purposes. HR 947. By: Representatives Alford of the 57th, Athon of the 57th, and Mangum of the 57th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. John S. Fletcher, Jr.; and for other purposes. HR 948. By: Representatives Alford of the 57th, Athon of the 57th, and Mangum of the 57th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Duncan Cameron; and for other purposes. HR 949. By: Representatives Lawler of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Cummings of the 17th, Hooks of the 116th, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the President and the Congress of the United States to stop the sale and supply of American military and industrial equipment and technology to the Soviet Union and other Communist countries; and for other purposes. 2522 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HR 950. By: Representatives White of the 132nd and Young of the 134th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Patricia Johnson; and for other purposes. HR 951. By: Representative Morton of the 47th: A RESOLUTION recognizing Dr. Rick Hammesfahr; and for other purposes. HR 952. By: Representatives Bailey of the 72nd, Lee of the 72nd, Johnson of the 72nd, Benefield of the 72nd, and Holcomb of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION commending the educational and preservation efforts of Historical Jonesboro, Inc.; and for other purposes. HR 953. By: Representatives Johnson of the 123rd, Sinkfield of the 37th, Alien of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, and Lucas of the 102nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Benjamin Polote; and for other purposes. HR 954. By: Representatives Johnson of the 123rd, Sinkfield of the 37th, Alien of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, and Lucas of the 102nd: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Robert E. James; and for other purposes. HR 955. By: Representatives Johnson of the 123rd, Sinkfield of the 37th, Alien of the 127th, Randall of the 101st, and Lucas of the 102nd: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Frank B. Brooks; 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 1011. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williams of the 48th, Lupton of the 25th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; and for other purposes. Representative Galer of the 97th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1011 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 Galer of the 97th, Oliver of the 1st, and Hirsch of the 96th. The following Bill and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute or amendment thereto: HB 1264. By: Representatives Dunn of the 73rd, Jones of the 78th, and Robinson of the 58th: A BILL to amend Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salaries and fees of state officers and employees, so as to require documentation and accounting for certain expenses; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2523 A BILL To amend Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salaries and fees of state officers and employees, so as to require documentation and accounting for certain expenses; to change the time period for and the conditions under which certain expenses may be reimbursed; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 7 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to salaries and fees of state officers and employees, is amended by striking paragraph (22) of subsection (a) of Code Section 45-7-4, relating to annual salaries of certain state officials, and inserting in its place a new paragraph (22) to read as follows: "(22) Each member of the General Assembly........................................................ 7,200.00 Each member of the General Assembly shall also receive the allowances provided by law, except that each member shall receive an expense allowance in the sum of $59.00 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. In addition to any other compensation and allowances authorized for members of the General Assembly, each member shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties within the state as a member of the General Assembly in an amount not to exceed $4,800.00 per year. For the purposes ef the e the convening date ef-the General Assembly jreg- tttP 9C891OH flWCl 6HQ OR u!6 IftSt Qfly 'Or UCCGU1 Ddf Mi tfifl* calendar yea*r For the purposes of the preceding sentence, a year shall be construed to begin on the first day of January and end on the last day of December in that calendar year, except that actual expenses for the period from the first day of January until the convening date of the General Assembly in regular session may not exceed an amount computed by multiplying the number of days in that period by the per diem differential. These expenses shall be limited to one or more of the following purposes: rents, legislative aides, district office or offices, office supplies and materials, office equipment, secretarial assistance, utilities, postage (which shall not be used for a political newsletter), communications, stationery, lodging, meals, travel, and per diem differential. Per diem differential shall be the difference between the daily expense allowance authorized for members of the General Assembly and the federal per diem rate in effect for the state capital as specified by the General Services Administration. Such expenses shall be reimbursed upon the submission of sworn vouchers to the legislative fiscal office. Such sworn vouchers shall be accompanied by a supporting document showing payment for each expense claimed or an explanation of the absence of such documentation, except that no such supporting document shall be required for any such expense under $25.00, for the per 2524 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, diem, per diem differential, or for any mileage allowance for use of a personal car. The Legislative Services Committee is authorized to provide for policies to ensure a detailed accounting for expenses claimed under this paragraph." Section 2. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Dunn of the 73rd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1264. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson TG Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y LaneJJ Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 138, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfleld Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HR 589. By: Representatives Porter of the 119th, Lane of the lllth, Crawford of the 5th, Dobbs of the 74th, Matthews of the 145th, and Copelan of the 106th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to pro* vide that property qualifying for preferential assessment which is devoted to bona fide agricultural purposes may be owned by an estate of which the devisees or heirs are one or more natural or naturalized citizens or by a trust of which the beneficiaries are one or more natural or naturalized citizens; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2525 Amend HR 589 by adding in Section 1 on line 26 of page 1, immediately following the word "reckoning" and preceding the comma, the following: '\ or which is owned by an estate of which the devisee or heirs are one or more natural or naturalized citizens, OT which is owned by a trust of which the beneficiaries are one or more natural or naturalized citizens". Representative Porter of the 119th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 589. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y BrownJ YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 143, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C MartinJ Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps YMixxly Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Par ham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Boss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,.) Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson YWood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr The following Resolution of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to the House substitute thereto: SR 328. By: Senators Scott of the 2nd, Brown of the 47th, Tysinger of the 41st, and Hill of the 29th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Public Utility Ratemaking Process Study Committee; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment to the House substitute was read: Amend the House substitute to SR 328 by striking on page 1, lines 21 and 22, the words "A member of the House of Representatives", and inserting in its place the following: 2526 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "elected by the members of the committee"; "ten"B.y striking on page 2, line 10, the word "five" and inserting in its place the word Representative Lambert of the 66th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SR 328. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greet Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 1. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKeivey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 1090. By: Representatives Lawler of the 20th, Coleman of the 118th, and Cooper of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-8-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to flashing or revolving blue lights on motor vehicles, so as to authorize certain sheriffs to use flashing or revolving blue lights on their personal motor vehicles under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 40-8-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to flashing or revolving blue lights on motor vehicles, so as to authorize certain sheriffs WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2527 to use flashing or revolving blue lights on their personal motor vehicles under certain circumstances; 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 40-8-90 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to flashing or revolving blue lights on motor vehicles, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 40-8-90 to read as follows: "40-8-90. (a) ft Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to operate any motor vehicle with flashing or revolving blue lights except motor vehicles owned or leased by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency. (b) The prohibition contained in subsection (a) of this Code section shall not apply to any elected sheriff who, pursuant to an agreement between the sheriff and the county governing authority, is using his personal motor vehicle in a law enforcement activity provided such vehicle is marked as provided in Code Section 40-8-91." 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 repealed. Representative Lawler of the 20th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1090. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 139, nays 2. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parharo Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 2528 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1292. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Isakson of the 21st, and Lambert of the 66th: A BILL to amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1292 The Committee of Conference on HB 1292 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1292 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District /s/Honorable Glenn E. Bryant Senator, 3rd District /s/Honorable Kyle T. Cobb Senator, 28th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable G. D. Adams Representative, 36th District /s/Honorable Johnny Isakson Representative, 21st District /s/Honorable E. Roy Lambert Representative, 66th District A BILL To amend Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, so as to provide for the licensing of low-voltage contracting; to provide for legislative purpose; to change and add certain definitions; to provide for an additional Division of Low-voltage Contractors; to change certain provisions relating to the composition, organization, officers, and powers of the board; to change certain provisions relating to powers and duties of the divisions of the board; to provide for license application, examination, issuance, and renewal; to provide for certain notifications; to change certain provisions relating to applicability and exceptions; to prohibit unlicensed low-voltage contracting and provide penalties therefor; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 14 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, is amended by striking Code Section 43-14-1, relating to legislative purpose, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "43-14-1. This chapter is enacted for the purpose of safeguarding homeowners, other property owners, tenants, and the general public against faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage wiring, or conditioned air installations. The practice of electrical contracting? ^ plumbing contracting, installing, or repairing; .lowvoltage contracting, and conditioned air contracting are declared to be businesses or professions affecting the public interest; and this chapter shall be liberally construed so as to accomplish the purposes stated in this Code section." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2529 Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding in Code Section 43-14-2, relating to definitions, immediately preceding paragraph (1) thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "( 1) 'Alarm system' means any device or combination of devices used to detect a situation, causing an alarm in the event of a burglary, fire, robbery, medical emergency, or equipment failure, or on the occurrence of any other predetermined event.", by striking paragraph (6) thereof and inserting in its place a new paragraph (6) to read as follows: "(6) 'Electrical contracting' means the installation, maintenance, alteration, or repair of any electrical equipment, apparatus, control system, or electrical wiring device which is attached to or incorporated into any building or structure in this state but shall not include low-voltage contracting.", by adding after paragraph (8) thereof a new paragraph (8.1) to read as follows: "(8.1) 'General system' means any electrical system, other than an alarm or telecommunication system, involving low-voltage wiring.", by adding after paragraph (10) thereof the following new paragraphs: "(10.1) 'Low-voltage contracting' means the installation, alteration, service, or repair of a telecommunication system, alarm system, or general system involving low-voltage wiring. (10.2) 'Low-voltage contractor' means an individual who is engaged in low-voltage contracting under express or implied contract or who bids for, offers to perform, purports to have the capacity to perform, or does perform low-voltage contracting services under express or implied contract. An employee of a low-voltage contractor who receives only a salary or hourly wage for performing low-voltage contracting work shall not be required to be licensed under this chapter, except that those employees upon whom the qualification of a partnership or corporation rests, as outlined in subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-8.1 shall be licensed. (10.3) 'Low-voltage wiring' means: (A) Wiring systems of 50 volts or less and control circuits directly associated therewith; (B) Wiring systems having a voltage in excess of 50 volts, provided such systems consist solely of power limited circuits meeting the definition of a Class II and Class III wiring system as defined in Article 725 of the National Electrical Code; or (C) Line voltage wiring having a voltage not in excess of 300 volts to ground and installed from the load-side terminals of a suitable disconnecting means which has been installed for the specific purpose of supplying the low-voltage wiring system involved or installed from a suitable junction box which has been installed for such specific purpose.", and by adding after paragraph (12) thereof a new paragraph to read as follows: "(12.1) 'Telecommunication system' means a switching system and associated apparatus which performs the basic function of two-way voice or data service, or both, and which can be a commonly controlled system capable of being administered both locally and remotely via secured access." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking from subsection (c) of Code Section 43-14-3, relating to the creation of the State Construction Industry Licensing Board, the following: "(c) The board shall be composed of 17 members", and inserting in its place the following: "(c) The board shall be composed of 22 members", by st"r;ikainndg",from the end of paragraph (3) of said subsection (c) the following: and i.nserting in its place the following: by redesignating paragraph (4) of said subsection (c) as paragraph (5), and inserting immediately prior thereto a new paragraph (4) to read as follows: "(4) Five members known as the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, one of whom shall be an alarm system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be an unrestricted 2530 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a telecommunication system low-voltage contractor, one of whom shall be a professional electrical engineer, and one of whom shall be the chief electrical inspector of a county or municipality; and", and by adding in subsection (d) thereof immediately after the following: "June 30, 1987.", the following: "Members of the Division of Low-voltage Contractors shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for initial terms beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1987." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 43-14-4, relating to meetings and organization of the board, and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: "(b) The office of chairman shall be rotated among the three four divisions enumerated in Code Section 43-14-3 unless the board, through its rules and regulations, provides otherwise. Any vacancy in the office of chairman shall be filled by the members for the unexpired term. The person selected to fill the vacancy shall be a member of the same division as the previous chairman. Any member elected chairman may succeed himself te such office." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (4) of Code Section 43-14-5, relating to powers of the board, and inserting in their respective places new paragraphs to read as follows: "(2) Provide by regulation for reciprocity with other states in the registration and licensing of electrical contractors, master plumbers, journeyman plumbers, low-voltage contractors, or conditioned air contractors, provided that such other states have requirements substantially equal to the requirements in force in this state for registration and licensure; provided, further, that a similar privilege is offered to residents of this state; (4) Establish the policies for regulating the businesses of electrical contracting, plumbing, low-voltage, and conditioned air contracting; and". Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 43-14-6, relating to duties of the various divisions of the board, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) The Division of Electrical Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of electrical contracting; the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of plumbing as master plumbers or journeyman plumbers; the Division of Low-voltage Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of low-voltage contracting; and the Division of Conditioned Air Contractors, with respect to applicants for a license to engage in or licensees engaging in the business of conditioned air contracting, shall: (1) Examine all applicants for licenses to practice the profession. Examinations shall be prepared in such a manner as to test the knowledge, skill, and efficiency of the applicants; and such examinations shall be based on the applicable state minimum standard codes and, in the case of low-voltage contractors, upon such additional information deemed necessary by the division licensing such contractors in order to protect the safety and welfare of the public; (2) Subject to this paragraph, prepare examinations within the state at least twice each year and grade such applicants taking the examinations. The Division of Electrical Contractors shall prepare separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to electrical contracting involving single-phase electrical installations which do not exceed 200 amperes, and Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers shall prepare separate examinations for master plumber Class I, master plumber Class II, and journeyman plumbers. Master Plumber Class I licenses shall be restricted to plumbing involving single-family dwellings and one-level dwellings designed for not more than WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2531 two families and commercial structures not to exceed 10,000 square feet in area. Master Plumber Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Conditioned Air Contractors shall prepare separate examinations for Class I and Class II licenses. Class I licenses shall be restricted to the installation, repair, or service of conditioned air systems or equipment not exceeding 175,000 BTU (net) of heating and five tons (60,000 BTU) of cooling. Class II licenses shall be unrestricted. The Division of Lowvoltage Contractors shall prepare separate examinations for Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T, Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U, and Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G. Class LV-A licenses shall be restricted to alarm and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-T licenses shall be restricted to telecommunication and general system low-voltage contracting, Class LV-G licenses shall be restricted to general system low-voltage contracting, and Class LV-U licenses shall be unrestricted and permit the performance of alarm, telecommunication, and general system low-voltage contracting; (3) Register and license and issue renewal licenses biennially to all persons meeting the qualifications for a license. The following licenses shall be issued by the divisions: (A) Electrical Contractor Class I; (B) Electrical Contractor Class II; (C) Master Plumber Class I; (D) Master Plumber Class II; (E) Journeyman Plumber; (F) Conditioned Air Contractor Class I; and (G) Conditioned Air Contractor Class II; (H) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A; (I) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T; (J) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G; and (K) Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U; (4) Investigate, with the aid of the joint-secretary, alleged violations of this chapter or other laws and rules and regulations of the board relating to the profession; (5) After notice and hearing, have the power to reprimand any person or licensee, or to suspend, revoke, or cancel the license or certificate of competency of or refuse to grant, renew, or restore a license or certificate of competency to any person or licensee upon any one of the following grounds: (A) The commission of any false, fraudulent, or deceitful act or the use of any forged, false, or fraudulent document in connection with the license requirements of this chapter or the rules and regulations of the board; (B) Failure at any time to comply with the requirements for a license under this chapter; (C) Habitual intemperance in the use of alcoholic spirits, narcotics, or stimulants to such an extent as to render the licensee unsafe or unfit to practice his profession licensed under this chapter; (D) Engaging in any dishonorable or unethical conduct likely to deceive, defraud, or harm the public; (E) Knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed person to practice his profession; (F) Violating, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting any violation of any provision of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board; or (G) The performance of any faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe electrical, plumbing, low-voltage contracting, or conditioned air work likely to endanger life, health, or property. The performance of any work that does not comply with the standards set by state codes or by local codes in jurisdictions where such codes are adopted, provided that such local codes are as stringent as the state codes, or by other codes or regulations which have been adopted by the board, shall be prhna- facie evidence of the faulty, inadequate, inefficient, or unsafe character of such electrical, plumbing, low-voltage contracting, or conditioned air work; provided, however, that the board, in its sole discretion, for good cause shown and under such conditions as it may prescribe, may restore a license to any person whose license has been suspended or revoked; 2532 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (6) Review amendments to or revisions in the state minimum standard codes as prepared pursuant to Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 8; and the Department of Community Affairs shall be required to provide to the joint-secretary a copy of any amendment to or revision in the state minimum standard codes at least 45 days prior to the adoption thereof; and (7) Do all other things necessary and proper to exercise their powers and perform their duties in accordance with this chapter." Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding immediately following Code Section 43-14-8 a new Code section to read as follows: "43-14-8.1. (a) For purposes of this Code section only, 'division' means the 'Division of Low-voltage Contractors.' (b) No person shall engage in alarm system, general system, or telecommunication system low-voltage contracting unless such person has a valid license therefor from the Division of Low-voltage Contracting. (c) Any person desiring to qualify under the provisions of this subsection who meets the requirements of this subsection, submits proper application prior to and including December 31, 1984, and pays or has paid the required fees and is not otherwise in violation of this chapter shall be issued a state-wide Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A, LV-G, LV-U, or LV-T license without examination. An individual desiring to obtain Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-T shall submit to the division an affidavit sworn before a notary public which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to telecommunication systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-A license shall submit to the division an affidavit, sworn before a notary public, which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to alarm systems. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-G license shall submit to the division an affidavit, sworn before a notary public, which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of low-voltage wiring relating to general systems. Each such affidavit for licensure shall describe in detail the installation of at least three complete low-voltage wiring jobs which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed lowvoltage wiring in the area of licensure requested for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. An individual desiring to obtain a Low-voltage Contractor Class LV-U license shall submit to the division an application, sworn before a notary public, which outlines the experience of said individual in the practice of lowvoltage wiring relating to alarm and telecommunication systems and which describes in detail the installation of at least six complete low-voltage wiring jobs, three in alarm and three in telecommunication systems, which shall demonstrate that the individual has successfully performed low-voltage wiring in those areas for a period of at least one year immediately prior to the time of application. (d) The decision of the division as to the necessity of taking the examination or as to the qualifications of applicants taking the required examination shall, in the absence of fraud, be conclusive. All individuals, partnerships, or corporations desiring to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting after December 31, 1984, shall take the examination and qualify under this Code section before engaging in such vocation. (e) No partnership or corporation shall have the right to engage in the business of low-voltage contracting unless there is regularly connected with such partnership or corporation a person or persons, actually engaged in the performance of such business on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such partnership or corporation, who have valid licenses issued to them as provided in this chapter. In cases where a partnership or corporation has more than one office location from which low-voltage contracting is performed, at least one person stationed in each branch office of such partnership or corporation, engaged in the performance of low-voltage contracting on a full-time basis and supervising the low-voltage wiring systems installation, repair, alteration, and service work of all employees of such branch office locations, shall have a valid license issued as provided in this Code section. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2533 (f) It shall be the duty of all partnerships and corporations qualified under this Code section to notify the division, in accordance with board rules, of severance of connection with such partnership or corporation of any person or persons upon whom the qualification of any such partnership or corporation rested. (g) All applicants for examinations and licenses provided for by this Code section and all applicants for renewal of licenses under this Code section shall be required to fill out a form which shall be provided by the division, which form shall show whether or not the applicant is an individual, partnership, or corporation and, if a partnership or corporation, the names and addresses of the partners or the names and addresses of the officers, when and where formed or incorporated, and such other information as the division in its discretion may require. All forms of application for renewal of licenses shall also show whether or not the applicant, if it is a partnership or corporation, still has connected with it a duly qualified person holding a license issued by the division. (h) The division shall notify each local governing authority of the provisions of this chapter relating to licensure, especially the provisions of subsection (b) of this Code section. The division shall notify such governing authorities that after December 31, 1984, any person desiring a license to engage in the vocation of low-voltage contracting shall be required to pass an examination as provided in this chapter." Section 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-14-15, relating to general applicability, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "43-14-15. (a) This chapter shall apply to all installations, alterations, and repairs of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical or low-voltage wiring systems within or on public or private buildings, structures, or premises except as otherwise provided in this Code section. (b) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical services^ except low-voltage wiring services, up to and including the meters where such work is performed by or is an integral part of the system owned or operated by a public service corporation or the electrical, water, or gas department of any municipality in this state, in rendering its duly authorized service as such. (c) This chapter shall not apply to the installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing, air-conditioning and heating, or electrical systems^ except low-voltage wiring systems, where such work is an integral part of the system owned or operated, in rendering its duly authorized service as such, by a railroad company, pipeline company, mining company, or public utility or municipal utility in the exercise of its normal functions as a public utility or where such work is an integral part of any irrigation system on farms, ranches, or other open, unpopulated areas where such work will not be located within 30 feet of any dwelling or any building devoted to animal husbandry. (d) This chapter shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, or electrical or low-voltage wiring services in a single-family dwelling owned or occupied by him; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, and regulations of the board. (e) This chapter shall not prohibit an individual from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, or electrical or lowvoltage wiring services in a farm or ranch building owned or occupied by him; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, and regulations of the board. (f) This chapter shall not prohibit an individual employed on the maintenance staff of a facility owned by the state or by a county, municipality, or other political subdivision from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, or electrical or low-voltage wiring services when such work is an integral part of the maintenance requirements of the facility; provided, however, that all such work must be done in conformity with all other provisions of this chapter and the orders, rules, and regulations of the board. 2534 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (g) This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, or electrical or lowvoltage wiring services in a farm or ranch service building. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any resolution, ordinance, code, or inspection requirements of a county or municipality relating to such connections. (h) This chapter shall not apply to low-voltage wiring performed by public utilities, except that such portion of the business of those public utilities which involves the installation, alteration, repair, or service of telecommunication systems for profit shall be covered under this chapter. Section 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 43-14-16, relating to exemptions, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "43-14-16. (a) This chapter shall not apply to: (1) The installation, construction, or maintenance of power systems for the genera- tion and distribution of electric current constructed under the National Electrical Safety Code, which regulates the safety requirements of utilities; but the interior wiring regulated by the National Electrical Safety Code would not be exempt and must be done by an electrical contractor; or {3) T-he installation, construction, maintenance, er repair ef telephone er signal systems by o* fe* public utilities e* their corporate affiliates when such work pertains te the acrvicca furnished by such public utilities; er {3} (2) Any technician employed by a municipal or county-franchised community antenna television (CATV) system or a municipally owned community antenna television system in the performance of work on the system. \t3) i ftis cnftprd? 9fifl.ll not flpply to puolic utHity cOFpoFQ.ttons opcFQ11ng tinder tne supervision ef the Georgia Public Service Commission. Reserved. (c) This chapter shall not apply to any individual owner or lessee performing plumbing or related services upon residential property owned or leased by him and at which he resides. (d) This chapter shall not apply to regular, full-time employees of an institution, manufacturer, or business which performs plumbing, electrical, low-voltage wiring, or conditioned air work unless the employer is engaged in the practice of plumbing, electrical, low-voltage wiring, or conditioned air contracting. Such employees are only exempt when working on the premises of that employer. (e) Any person who holds a license issued to him under this chapter may engage in the business of plumbing, electrical contracting, low-voltage contracting, or conditioned air contracting, but only as prescribed by the license, throughout this state; and, except as provided in Code Section 43-14-3 43-14-13, no municipality or county may require such person to comply with any additional licensing requirements imposed by such municipality or county. (f) This chapter shall not prohibit any person from installing, altering, or repairing plumbing, plumbing fixtures, air-conditioning and heating fixtures, or electrical or lowvoltage wiring services in a farm or ranch service building. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any resolution, ordinance, code, or inspection requirements of a county or municipality relating to such connections. (g) This chapter shall not apply to manufactured housing service personnel who: (1) Couple the electrical connection from the service entrance panel outside the manufactured housing to the distribution panel board inside the manufactured housing; (2) Connect the exterior sewer outlets to the above-ground sewer system; or (3) Connect the exterior water line to the above-ground water system. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to limit the application of any resolution, ordinance, code, or inspection requirements of a county or municipality relating to such connections. (h) This chapter shall in no way prohibit the governing authority of any county or municipality in the state from adopting and enforcing codes at the local level." Section 10. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1984. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2535 Section 11. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Adams of the 36th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1292. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daughterly Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 148, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.] Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 951. By: Representative Phillips of the 120th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to change the provisions relating to the liabilities of the innkeeper for valuables of guests; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, so as to change the provisions relating to the liabilities of the innkeeper for valuables of guests; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. 2536 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 21 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the rights, duties, and liabilities of innkeepers, is amended by striking Code Section 43-21-10, relating to the deposit of valuables by guests with innkeepers, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-21-10 to read as follows: "43-21-10. The innkeeper may provide a safe or other place of deposit for valuable articles and, by posting a notice thereof, may require his guests of the innkeeper to place such valuable articles therein or he the innkeeper shall be relieved from responsibility for such articles. For all valuable articles placed by a guest with an innkeeper for safekeeping, the innkeeper shall give a receipt therefor to evidence the fact of such deposit. No guest shall recover from the innkeeper more than $100.00 $750.00 for loss of valuable articles deposited with the innkeeper for safekeeping unless such guest shall have his poaacaaion the possess a receipt of the innkeeper for the valuable articles claimed to have been lost." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 43-21-11, relating to the limitation of liability of innkeepers for valuables deposited with the innkeeper, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) No hotel, apartment hotel, or innkeeper shall be responsible in an amount in excess of $300.00 $1,000.00 for the loss or theft of any valuables, including cash, jewelry, etc., which are contained in a package, box, bag, or other container left with the hotel proprietor or innkeeper to be placed in the safe or other depository of the hotel or inn, provided that the liability of the hotel or innkeeper may be increased to an amount in excess of $300.00 $1,000.00 by a written contract entered into between the parties providing a greater liability; provided, further, that the contract shall not call for any additional cost to the guest." Section 3. Said article is further amended by striking Code Section 43-21-12, relating to limitations on liabilities of innkeepers, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 43-21-12 to read as follows: "43-21-12. In case of loss of property entrusted by a guest to an innkeeper, it will be presumed that the innkeeper failed to exercise extraordinary diligence with regard to such property. Negligence or default by the guest himself, of which the loss is a consequence, shall be a sufficient defense. The liability of the innkeeper for loss of or injury to personal property placed by any guest under his the innkeeper's care, other than valuable articles which must be delivered to the innkeeper to be deposited in a safe or other place of deposit, shall not exceed the sum of $100.00 $1,000.00, provided that any guest may, at any time before loss, damage, or destruction of his the guest's property, notify the innkeeper in writing that his the property of the guest exceeds in value the sum of $100.00 $1,000.00 and shall, upon demand of the innkeeper, furnish him the innkeeper a list or schedule of the same, with the value thereof, in which case the innkeeper shall be liable for the full value of such property in case of loss, damage, or destruction because of negligence on hia the innkeeper's part; provided, further, that the innkeeper shall post a copy of this Code section, printed in distinct type, on the inside of the door of the guest's room. The innkeeper may adopt reasonable regulations for hia own the innkeeper's protection, and the publication of such rules to his the innkeeper's guests shall bind them to comply therewith." Section 4. This Act shall become effective on January 1, 1985. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Phillips of the 120th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 951. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2537 Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargerun Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 142, nays 1. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Par ham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 877. By: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Snow of the 1st, Evans of the 84th, Groover of the 99th and Karrh of the 109th: A BILL to amend Code Section 5-6-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, so as to delete certain judg- ments and rulings; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 877 The Committee of Conference on HB 877 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 877 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District /s/Honorable Donn M. Peevy Senator, 48th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Larry Walker Representative, 115th District /s/Honorable Denmark Groover Representative, 99th District /s/Honorable Edward Hine, Jr. Senator, 52nd District /s/Honorable Tommy Chambless Representative, 133rd District 2538 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice generally, so as to delete certain judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable; to provide additional cases in which an application shall be filed before an appeal is permitted; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to appellate practice generally, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-34, relating to judgments and rulings deemed directly appealable, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Appeals may be taken to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals from the following judgments and rulings of the superior courts, the constitutional city courts, and such other courts or tribunals from which appeals are authorized by the Constitution and laws of this state: (1) All final judgments, that is to say, where the case is no longer pending in the court below, except as provided in Code Section 5-6-35; (2) All judgments involving applications for discharge in bail trover and contempt cases; (3) All judgments or orders directing that an accounting be had; (4) All judgments or orders granting or refusing applications for receivers or for interlocutory or final injunctions; {&) AH judgments or erdere rendered after hearing continuing in effect, modifying, vacating, e* refusing te continue, modify, er vacate tt temporary rcatraining order; {6} (5) All judgments or orders granting or refusing applications for attachment against fraudulent debtors; (7) (6) All judgments or orders granting or refusing to grant mandamus or any other extraordinary remedy^ except with respect to temporary restraining orders; 48) (7) All judgments or orders refusing applications for dissolution of corporations created by the superior courts; and 49) (8) All judgments or orders sustaining motions to dismiss a caveat to the probate of a will." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-35, relating to cases in which an application for appeal is required, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Appeals in the following cases shall be taken as provided in this Code section: (1) Appeals from decisions of the superior courts reviewing decisions of the State Board of Workers' Compensation, the State Board of Education, auditors, state and local administrative agencies, and lower courts by certiorari or de novo proceedings; provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to decisions of the Public Service Commission and probate courts and to cases involving ad valorem taxes and condemnations? j (2) Appeals from judgments or orders in divorce, alimony, child custody, and other domestic relations cases including, but not limited to, granting or refusing a divorce or temporary or permanent alimony, awarding or refusing to change child custody, or holding or declining to hold persons in contempt of such alimony or child custody judgment or orders? (3) Appeals from cases involving distress or dispossessory warrants in which the only issue to be resolved is the amount of rent due and such amount is $2,500.00 or less; (4) Appeals from cases involving garnishment or attachment, except as provided in paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 5-6-34; (5) Appeals from orders revoking probation; (6) Appeals in all actions for damages in which the judgment is $2,500.00 or less; (7) Appeals, when separate from an original appeal, from the denial of an extraordinary motion for new trial; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2539 (8) Appeals from orders under subsection (d) of Code Section 9-11-60 denying a motion to set aside a judgment or under subsection (e) of Code Section 9-11-60 denying relief upon a complaint in equity to set aside a judgment; and (9) Appeals from orders granting or denying temporary restraining orders." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 877. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Ccmnell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 127, nays 14. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Davis of the 45th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. 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: HR 862. By: Representative Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION Amending the rules of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that effective at one minute prior to adjournment sine die of the 1984 regular session of the General 2540 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Assembly of Georgia, the rules of the House of Representatives adopted by HR 795 at the 1984 regular session of the General Assembly are amended by striking from Rule 34 the following: "provided in Rule 40", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "provided in Rule 33". 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderscm Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benelield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawtord Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Gtnsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.] Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The Resolution, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was adopted. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 734. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Redding of the 50th, and Robinson of the 58th: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2541 The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1683. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, so as to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes. HB 1576. By: Representatives Clark of the 55th, Redding of the 50th, Williams of the 54th, Mangum of the 57th, Davis of the 45th, and others: A BILL to provide for the number and election of the magistrates of the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bills of the House: HB 1602. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Athon of the 57th, and others: A BILL to amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, so as to provide that the members of said board of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; and for other purposes. HB 1655. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Butts County; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1659. By: Representatives Adams of the 79th and Mostiler of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1682. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the reports of the Committees of Conference thereon: HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1236 The Committee of Conference on HB 1236 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1236 be adopted. 2542 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, FOR THE SENATE: Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District /s/Honorable John C. Foster Senator, 50th District /s/Honorable W. W. Fincher, Jr. Senator, 54th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable William Cooper Representative, 20th District /s/Honorable William A. Atkins Representative, 21st District /s/Honorable Bobby Eugene Parham Representative, 105th District A BILL To amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; to change the validity of pharmacy intern licenses; to change certain definitions relating to third-party prescription programs; to change certain provisions relating to reimbursements and penalties under those programs; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, is amended by striking Code Section 26-4-76, relating to biennial registration of pharmacists, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "26-4-76. (a) Every person who shall be duly licensed as a pharmacist under this part shall biennially, before engaging in any business under such license, register at the office of the joint-secretary. The registration shall be entered in a book to be kept for that purpose by the joint-secretary and shall show the registrant's name, nationality and credentials, and date thereof under which he is entitled to engage in such vocation profession at the time of filing such registration; and a certificate of registration stating the terms of the same shall be given him by the joint-secretary. The registration shall show the name and address of the registrant's employer, or, if he is the owner or proprietor of a drug store or pharmacy, it shall show the exact location thereof. Notice of any change of employment or change of business address shall be filed with the jointsecretary within ten days after such change. Each registrant shall pay a registration fee in an amount established by the board to the joint-secretary. Any violation of this Code section shall be grounds for revocation or suspension of license. (b) The board shall establish a program for the certification of pharmacists who elect to participate in prescribed courses of continuing education and who meet the minimum qualifications for such certification established by the board. No renewal certificate of continuing education certification shall be issued by the board or the joint-secretary until the applicant submits to the board satisfactory proof of his participation, during the calendar year preceding the year of his application for renewal, in not less than the required minimum number of hours of approved programs of continuing professional pharmaceutical education, as defined in this Code section. Continuing professional pharmaceutical education shall consist of educational programs providing training pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and approved by the board under this Code section. The board shall approve educational programs for persons practicing pharmacy in this state on a reasonable nondiscriminatory fee basis and may contract with institutions of higher learning, professional organizations, or qualified individuals for the providing of approved programs. The board may, consistent with the requirements of this Code section, promulgate rules and regulations to implement and administer this Code section, including the establishment of a committee to prescribe standards, approve and contract for educational programs, and set the required minimum number of hours per year. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2543 (c) If the renewal fee for any pharmacist's continued education certificate shall remain unpaid as of the penalty date established by the joint-secretary, the holder thereof may be reinstated as a continued education certified registered pharmacist only upon the payment of a penalty fee in an amount established by the board and all lapsed fees and upon proof of compliance with this Code section and all other provisions of this chapter, which proof shall be satisfactory to the board. Actual retirement from the profession by any registered pharmacist for a period not exceeding five years shall not deprive him from the right to renew his certification upon the payment of all lapsed fees, the completion of the minimum required number of hours of continuing professional pharmaceutical education for each calendar year of retirement, and upon proof of compliance with this chapter." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 26-4-77, relating to pharmacy interns, and inserting in its place the following new Code section: "26-4-77. Any student in, or who has been accepted for admission to, any generally recognized school or college of pharmacy, and who has completed the prepharmacy requirements, may register with the board and may be licensed as a pharmacy intern. Licenses issued under this Code section shall bear the date thereof and shall be valid for up to two five years. Licenses which shall expire by lapse of time may be renewed upon application, unless at the time of expiration there shall be pending before the board proceedings to suspend or revoke such license. A pharmacy intern may compound, mix, or dispense drugs and medicines or poisons only under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (7) of Code Section 26-4-142, relating to third-party prescription programs, which reads as follows: "(7) 'Prevailing rate' means the average wholesale price of the pharmaceutical during the applicable period, plus the usual, customary, and reasonable dispensing fee added thereto, provided that in no event shall the amount submitted for reimbursement by a pharmacy under this part exceed the eighty-fifth percentile of the retail prices charged by all pharmacies in Georgia for the same or similar pharmaceuticals during such period of time or the actual price charged by the submitting pharmacy to consumers, other than enrollees, for the same or similar pharmaceuticals during such period of time, whichever is less.", and inserting in its place a new paragraph (7) to read as follows: "(7) 'Prevailing rate' means the usual, customary, and reasonable price of the pharmaceutical during the applicable period, provided that in no event shall an administrator be required to reimburse a pharmacy under this part in excess of the eighty-fifth percentile of the retail prices charged by all pharmacies in Georgia for the same pharmaceutical during such period of time or the actual price charged by the submitting pharmacy to consumers, other than enrollees, for the same pharmaceutical during such period of time, whichever is less." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 26-4-144, relating to third-party prescription program requirements generally, and inserting in its place a new paragraph to read as follows: "(4) That reimbursement rates for pharmaccuticals a pharmaceutical shall not be less than the prevailing rates therefor paid by consumers who are not enrollees;". Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 26-4-145, relating to maximum claims for payment under third-party prescription programs, and inserting in its place a new Code section to read as follows: "26-4-145. A participating pharmacy shall not submit daiaas fef payment fer pharmaccuticals be required to be reimbursed for a pharmaceutical under a program for charges in excess of those charged by that pharmacy to consumers, other than enrollees, for the same or similar pharmaceuticals." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 26-4-148, relating to penalties under third-party prescription programs, and inserting in its place a new subsection to read as follows: 2544 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "(b) Any person, corporation, or business entity which violates any provision of this part shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000.00 for each act in violation of this part r-, if the violation was knowing and willful; * civil penalty ef $6,000.00 Section 7. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 8. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Parham of the 105th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1236. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alt'nrd N Alien Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch Bray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown.J YBuck N Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford N Crosby N Cummings N Daugherty Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan YLong YLord Lucas N Lupton Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Townsend Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C Walker.L N Ware Watson N Watts N White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 83, nays 70. The motion was lost and the House rejected the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1236. Representative Parham of the 105th moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1236. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett,M YBeck N Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 YBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Burruss N Byrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton,D Hamilton,G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W N Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan Y Long Y Lord N Lucas N Lupton Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford On the motion, the ayes were 88, nays 66. The motion prevailed. N Millsaps N Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey N Randall Y Ray Y Reaves N Redding N Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman 2545 Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L N Ware Watson N Watts N White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy ,Spkr HB 520. By: Representatives Adams of the 16th, Hasty of the 8th, Maddox of the 7th and Cox of the 141st: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Postmortem Examination Act," so as to provide that the opinion of the coroner shall be considered by the medical examiner in determining the necessity for an autopsy or dissection; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 520 The Committee of Conference on HB 520 recommends that the Senate recede from its position and that the Bill as passed by the House of Representatives be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District /s/Honorable Max R. Brannon Senator, 51st District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable William G. Hasty, Sr. Representative, 8th District /s/Honorable J. C. Maddox Representative, 7th District /s/Honorable Walter E. Cox Representative, 141st District Representative Hasty of the 8th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 520. 2546 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Bruwn.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 137, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 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 Senate and has instructed me to report the same back to the House with the following recommendation: SB 502 Do Pass, as Amended Respectfully submitted, Adams of the 36th Chairman By unanimous consent the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 502. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend an Act creating county courts (now state courts) in certain designated counties of this state, so as to change the compensation provisions relating to the judge and the solicitor of the State Court of Baldwin County; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2547 The Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs moves to amend SB 502 by striking from line 17 of page 1 the amount "18,000.00" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "$15,000.00". The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, as amended, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 110, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 28. By: Senator Lester of the 23rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 37-3-102 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the transfer of patients to the custody of federal agencies for care, so as to direct the department to transfer patients eligible for hospital care or treatment by the United States Veterans' Administration or any other federal agency directly to the custody of the nearest such agency for care; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y All'ord Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athcm Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,,! Y Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson,N Jackson,W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,.! Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mosliler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,!, Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 148, nays 0. Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinherg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,.! Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr 2548 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendments thereto: HB 1683. By: Representative Smith of the 152nd: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, so as to provide for commissioner districts; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2665), as amended, so as to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for qualifications, election, and terms; to provide for the election of the chairman of the board of commissioners; to provide that the chairman shall not have the right to vote except in the case of a tie vote; to provide for quorum; to provide for transition; 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 board of commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2665), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 1 and 2 thereof and inserting in their place the following new sections: "Section 1. (a) For purposes of electing the five members of the board of commissioners of Bacon County, who must reside in districts, the county is divided into six districts as follows: District 1 All that territory embraced within the boundaries of Bacon County District 2 Bacon Tract 9901 That part of Block 254 within the City of Alma Those parts of Blocks 334 and 338 within the City of Alma Blocks 351 through 373 and 390 through 395 Blocks 401 through 403 Blocks 616 through 627 and 639 through 642 Blocks 703 through 705 and 723 That part of Block 858 within the City of Alma District 3 Bacon Tract 9901 Blocks 339 through 350, 374 through 389, and 396 through 399 Blocks 404 through 420 Those parts of Blocks 502, 503, and 527 within the City of Alma Blocks 528 through 530 That part of Block 531 within the City of Alma WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2549 Block 532 Those parts of Blocks 533, 536, 538, and 539 within the City of Alma Blocks 541 and 543 through 550 Blocks 601 through 615, 628 through 638, and 643 through 650 Blocks 701, 702, 706 through 722, and 724 through 734 Those parts of Blocks 735 and 736 within the City of Alma That part of Block 857 within the City of Alma District 4 Bacon Tract 9901 Block Group 1 Blocks 201 through 253 That part of Block 254 outside the City of Alma Blocks 255 and 257 through 267 Blocks 321, 322, and 328 through 333 That part of Block 334 outside the City of Alma Blocks 336 and 337 That part of Block 338 outside the City of Alma District 5 Bacon Tract 9901 Block 335 Block 537 That part of Block 539 outside the City of Alma Those parts of Blocks 735 and 736 outside the City of Alma Blocks 740 and 741 Those parts of Blocks 742 and 758 lying south of Georgia Power line Block 759 That part of Block 760 lying south of Georgia Power line Those parts of Blocks 801 and 803 lying south of Georgia Power line Blocks 804 through 820 and 822 through 856 Those parts of Blocks 857 and 858 outside the City of Alma Blocks 859 through 874 and 899 District 6 Bacon Tract 9901 2550 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Blocks 301 through 320 and 323 through 327 Blocks 421 through 452 Block 501 Those parts of Blocks 502 and 503 outside the City of Alma Blocks 504 through 526 Those parts of Blocks 527, 531, 533, 536, and 538 outside the City of Alma Blocks 737 through 739 That part of Block 742 lying north of Georgia Power line Blocks 743 through 755 and 757 Those parts of Blocks 758 and 760 lying north of Georgia Power line Blocks 761 through 797 That part of Block 801 lying north of Georgia Power line Block 802 That part of Block 803 lying north of Georgia Power line Blocks 888 and 889 (b) Any part of Bacon County which is not included in any district described in this section shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census. Section 2. (a) (1) At the general election conducted in 1984, the chairman and four members of the board shall be elected. (2) The chairman shall be elected from District 1 for an initial term of four years beginning January 1, 1985, and until his successor is elected and qualified. (3) The members from Districts 2 and 5 shall each be elected for an initial term of four years beginning January 1, 1985, and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members from Districts 4 and 6 shall each be elected for an initial term of two years beginning January 1, 1985, and until their successors are elected and qualified. (4) That person elected to represent the Alma District as a member of the board of commissioners of Bacon County at the 1982 general election, under previously existing provisions of this Act, shall serve out that member's term of office, which shall expire December 31, 1986, and until the election and qualification of a successor under this section. That successor shall be elected at the 1986 general election to serve from District 3 under this section and shall take office January 1, 1987, for an initial term of four years and until the election and qualification of a successor. (5) From January 1, 1985, until January 1, 1987, the board of commissioners of Bacon County shall consist of the chairman and four members elected under this subsection and the incumbent member elected at the 1982 general election to represent the Alma District. (b) Successors to those members elected under subsection (a) of this section shall be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of the respective terms of office and they shall each take office January 1 following their election for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. (c) The chairman and each member of the board shall be elected by a majority of the voters within their respective commissioner districts. The chairman and each member of the board shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., known as the 'Georgia Election Code.'" Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 7 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Section 7 to read as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2551 "Section 7. Chairman and vice chairman, (a) At their first regular meeting in January, 1985, and at the first regular meeting in each year thereafter, the board of commissioners shall by majority vote elect one of their number as vice chairman. The vice chairman shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the members of the board and may be removed at any time without notice, cause, or hearing. (b) It shall be the duty of the chairman to act as presiding officer at all meetings of the board of commissioners, and he shall be recognized as the ceremonial head of the county government but shall have no other administrative duties except as herein provided or such as may be delegated to him by the board of commissioners. In the event of the absence, disqualification, or disability of the chairman, the vice chairman shall assume the duties of chairman. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the board, to state every question coming before the board, to announce the decision of the board on all subjects and decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the board, in which event a majority vote of the board shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. The chairman shall not have the right to vote on any matters coming before the board except in the case of a tie vote. All six commissioners shall be bonded in the amount of $10,000.00 by a good and solvent bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Georgia, said bond to be approved by the judge of the probate court, payable to the judge of the probate court and his successors in the office, for the use of Bacon County, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties. The costs of said bonds shall be paid from the general funds of Bacon County." Section 3. Said Act is further amended by striking Section 9 thereof and inserting in its place a new Section 9 to read as follows: "Section 9. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business which may come before them." Section 4. This Act shall become effective only in the event an Act entitled "An Act to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of Bacon County, approved April 2, 1963 (Ga. L. 1963, p. 2665), as amended, so as to provide for commissioner districts; to provide for a chairman and members of the board; to provide for qualifications, election, and terms; to provide for a vice chairman and the duties of the chairman and vice chairman; to provide for quorum; to provide for transition; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.", approved March 29, 1983 (Ga. L. 1983, p. 4538), is not approved by the United States Justice Department under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended. In the event said Act is approved by the United States Justice Department under Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended, this Act shall be void and of no force and effect. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Smith of the 152nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1683. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1655. By: Representative Jones of the 78th: A BILL to make provisions for the Magistrate Court of Butts County; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1655 by striking from lines 11 and 12 of page 1 the following: "appointed by the chief judge of Superior Court of Butts County.", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: 2552 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "nominated by the chief judge of Superior Court of Butts County. Such nomination shall be submitted to the November term grand jury of Butts County; and if the nomination is ratified by the grand jury then the person nominated shall become the chief magistrate. If the nomination is not ratified, the chief judge of superior court shall nominate some other person and such nomination shall likewise be submitted to said grand jury for ratification." Representative Jones of the 78th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1655. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1682. By: Representative Adams of the 79th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for Upson County, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendments were read: SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1 Amend HB 1682 by adding at the end of line 11, page 10, immediately following the figure "1985" and preceding the period, the following: ", provided that this Act is approved in the referendum election held pursuant to Section 3 of this Act". SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 2 Amend HB 1682 by adding in the title on line 12 of page 1, immediately following the word and symbol "foregoing;" and immediately preceding the word "to", the following: "to provide for a referendum;". By renumbering Sections 3 and 4 on page 10 as Sections 4 and 5, respectively, and inserting between lines 4 and 5 on page 10 a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. Not less than ten nor more than 20 days after the date of the approval of this Act by the Governor, or after it otherwise becomes law, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Upson County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of Upson County for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for a day not less than 30 nor more than 45 days after the date of the issuance of the call. The 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 Upson County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: '( ) YES ( ) NO Shall the Act providing for a five-member board of commissioners of Upson County and providing for the election of four members from districts and the election of the chairman from the county at large be approved?' All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote 'Yes,' and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote 'No.' If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect; otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2553 The expense of such election shall be borne by Upson 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." By striking from lines 8, 9, and 10 on page 10 the following: "upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "on the date of the certification of the results of the referendum provided for in Section 3 but only if this Act is approved in such referendum election". Representative Adams of the 79th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendments to HB 1682. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. HB 1659. By: Representatives Adams of the 79th and Mostiler of the 75th: A BILL to amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, so as to create new commissioner districts for the election of commissioners; to provide for the election, terms, and qualifications of commissioners; to provide for the preservation of the terms of current members of the board of commissioners; to change the composition of the board of commissioners; to provide for vacancies; to provide for a chairman and vice-chairman and the duties of the chairman and vice-chairman; to provide for meetings; to provide for a quorum; to provide for transition; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act creating a board of commissioners of roads and revenues for the County of Pike, approved March 17, 1869 (Ga. L. 1870, p. 447), as amended, is amended by striking Sections 1 through 5, inclusive, and Section 9 in their entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new Sections 1 through 5 to read as follows: "Section 1. (a) The governing authority of Pike County shall be a board of commissioners consisting of a chairman and four additional members who shall be elected as hereinafter provided in this Act. (b) The board of commissioners shall be the governing authority of Pike County and shall exercise all the duties, powers, and responsibilities vested in and imposed upon said commissioners as provided by law. Section 2. (a) The chairman of the board of commissioners may reside anywhere within Pike County and shall be elected by a majority of the qualified electors of Pike County voting at the elections hereinafter provided for in this Act. Any person offering as a candidate for chairman shall be a citizen of this state, a qualified voter, and shall have been a resident of Pike County for two years immediately prior to qualifying as a candidate and shall remain a resident of said county during the term of office. 2554 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (b) A candidate for commissioner, other than the chairman, shall be a resident of this state, a qualified voter, and shall have been a resident of the commissioner district for which the candidate is offering for at least two years prior to qualifying as a candidate. A district commissioner shall remain a resident of the respective commissioner district during the term for which elected. Should a member of the board who is elected from a commissioner district change his residence from the commissioner district from which he was elected, a vacancy shall be created and shall be filled as provided in this Act. Each district commissioner shall be elected by a majority of the qualified electors voting within each respective commissioner district. A candidate for district commissioner shall specify the commissioner district for which the candidate is offering. The chairman and all other members of the board shall be nominated and elected in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the O.C.G.A., the 'Georgia Election Code.' (c) Any person serving as a commissioner shall be disqualified from holding any other county office. (d) (1) For the purpose of electing the four members of the board who are elected from districts, Pike County shall be divided into four commissioner districts as follows: Commissioner District Number 1 shall be composed of that geographical area included in the tract/block numbering area, division, and block group as shown and designated on the 1980 Census Map, (Map Inventory Numbers 13-0675-01 and 13-3125-01) as follows: Williamson Division (015) Remainder of Williamson Division (015) BNA 9901p., Block Group 3, Blocks 341, 333, 327; and, Concord - Molena Division (005) Remainder of Concord - Molena Division (005) BNA 9902p., Block Group lp., Blocks 110, 113, 114, 105p., 104, 103, 102, 127, 128, 126, 125, 124, 121p., 120p., 123, 122; and, Concord - Molena Division (005) Concord Town (1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-0675-01), BNA 9902p., Block Group lp., Blocks 122, 121p., 117, 116, 105p., 141, 140, 139, 138, 132p., 119, 118, 120p.; and, Zebulon Division (020), Remainder of Zebulon Division (020) BNA 9901p., Block Group 2p., Blocks 221, 223, 214p., 216, 215p., 208p., 207, 241p., 258, 243, 236p., 237, 259; and, Zebulon Division (020), Zebulon City, 1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-3125-01 BNA 9901p., Block Group lp., Blocks 128p., 129p., 145, Block Group 2p:, Blocks 242, 213, 214p., 215p., 260, 238, 234, 235, 236p., 241p., 208p. Commissioner District Number 2 shall be composed of that geographical area included in the tract/block numbering area, division, and block group as shown and designated on the 1980 Census Map, (Map Inventory Numbers 13-231-001, 13-0675-01 and 13-1885-01) as follows: Concord - Molena Division (005), Concord Town (0675) 1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-0675-01, BNA 9902p., Block Group lp., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2555 Blocks 130p., 132p., 136p., 137, 142p., 115p.; and, Concord - Molena Division (005) Remainder of Concord - Molena Division (005) BNA 9902p., Block Group lp., Blocks 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 156, 157, 158, 154, 152p., 153p., 159p., 187, 155, 143, 142p., 136p., 135, 132p., 131, 130p., 129, 133, 134, 144, 145, 180, 181, 182, 184, 186, 183, 179, 178, 177, 176, 174, 173, 185, 189, 188, 172, 175, 146p., 171p., 168, 167p., 166, 165, 163, 162, 161p., 160p.; and, Concord - Molena Division (005), Molena City 1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-1885-01 BNA 9902p., All of Block Group lp; and, Zebulon Division (020), Remainder of Zebulon Division (020), BNA 9901p., Block Group 2p., Blocks 225p., 227, 226; and, Zebulon Division (020), Zebulon City (3125), BNA 9901p., Block Group 2p., Blocks 209, 210, 211, 212, 240, 230, 231, 229, 232, 239, 233, 228, 225p.; and, Meansville Division (010), Remainder of Meansville Division (010) BNA 9902p., Block Group 2, Blocks 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241. Commissioner District Number 3 shall be composed of that geographical area included in the tract/block numbering area, division, and block group as shown and designated on the 1980 Census Map, (Map Inventory Numbers 13-231-001 and 13-1785-01) as follows: Meansville Division (010), Remainder of Meansville Division (010), BNA 9902p., Block Group 2, Blocks 201, 202, 203, 204p., 205, 206p., 208p., 219, 220, 221p., 222p., 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251; and, Meansville Division (010), Meansville City (1785) (1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-1785-01) BNA 9902p., All of Block Group 2; and, Zebulon Division (020), Remainder of Zebulon Division (020), BNA 9901p., Block Group 2p., Blocks 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206; Block Group lp., Blocks 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 141, 142, 143, 144, 119, 120, 123, 124, 125. Commissioner District Number 4 shall be composed of that geographical area included in the tract/block numbering area, division, and block group as shown and 2556 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, designated on the 1980 Census Map, (Map Inventory Numbers 13-231-001 and 13-3060-01) as follows: Zebulon Division (020), Remainder of Zebulon Division (020), BNA 9901p., Block Group lp., Blocks 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 140, 122, 121, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 126, 127; Block Group 2p., Blocks 217, 218, 219, 220, 222; and, Williamson Division (015), Remainder of Williamson Division (015), BNA 9901p., All of Block Group 3 except Blocks 327, 341, and 333, which are expressly excluded from District Number Four; and, Williamson Division (015), Williamson Town (3060), (1980 Census Map Inventory Number 13-3060-01), BNA 9901p., All of Block Group 3. (2) Any part of Pike County which is not included in any district shall be included within that district contiguous to such part which contains the least population according to the United States decennial census of 1980 or any future such census. (3) The Census of Population and Housing, 1980 P.L. 94-171 Counts, for Pike County, Georgia, dated February 28, 1981, pp. 1371-1376, inclusive, and all maps hereinafter identified by inventory number are by reference incorporated into and made a part of this Act as fully and completely as if copied at length in this Act. Section 3. (a) The present members of the board of commissioners of Pike County shall continue to serve out the terms of office for which they were elected and until their successors are elected and qualified as provided in this section. In order to preserve said terms, the members of the board who are presently in office and who are residents of Commissioner Districts No. 2 and 3 are designated the members from Commissioner Districts No. 2 and 3, respectively. Said members shall serve out the terms for which they were originally elected, and successors shall be elected as provided in this Act. (b) At the general election of 1984, new members from Commissioner Districts No. 1 and 4 and the chairman from the county at large shall be elected. The chairman and the commissioner elected from Commissioner District No. 4 shall take office on the first day of January following their election and shall serve for a term of four years. The commissioner elected from Commissioner District No. 1 shall take office on the first day of January following his election and shall serve for an initial term of two years. (c) Thereafter, members who are elected to succeed members of the board of commissioners shall be elected at the general election which is conducted in that year in which the members' respective terms of office expire, shall take office on the first of January following their election, and shall serve for a term of four years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. (d) Any vacancy occurring in the board during an incumbent or transition term of office preserved or established by this section shall be filled as provided by this Act only for the unexpired term of that vacant member. (e) Any vacancy which occurs in the board established by this Act and which has an unexpired term exceeding 180 days shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as prescribed in the case of vacancy in the office of clerk of the superior court. Any vacancy which occurs in the board established by this Act and which has an unexpired term of 180 days or less shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person appointed by a majority of the members of the board of commissioners. Any person so appointed to fill a vacancy on said board must be eligible to be elected to said vacant position. (f) Before entering upon the duties of the office of commissioner, each member of the board shall take the oath required of all civil officers of this state and be bonded in the amount of $25,000.00 by a good and solvent bonding company authorized to do business in this state, said bond to be approved by the judge of the Probate Court of WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2557 Pike County and filed in the office of the probate court and payable to the Governor of this state and his successors in office for the use of Pike County conditioned upon the faithful performance of the duties of the office of commissioner. The cost of said bond shall be paid from the general funds of Pike County. Section 4. (a) It shall be the duty of the chairman to act as presiding officer at all meetings of the board of commissioners, and he shall be recognized as the ceremonial head of the county government but shall have no other administrative duties except as provided in this Act or such as may be delegated to him by the board of commissioners. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the board, to state every question coming before the board, to announce the decision of the board on all subjects, and to decide all questions of order, subject, however, to an appeal to the board, in which event a majority vote of the board shall govern and conclusively determine such question of order. The chairman shall have the right to vote on all matters coming before the board and shall have the right to move for the adoption of any resolutions or other matters coming before the board. (b) At the first regular meeting in January of each year and at the first regular meeting each year thereafter, the board of commissioners shall, by majority vote, elect one of their members as vice-chairman. The vice-chairman shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the members of the board and may be removed as vice-chairman at any time without notice, cause, or hearing. In the absence, disqualification, or disability of the chairman, the vice-chairman shall assume the duties of chairman. Section 5. The board of commissioners shall hold regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each and every month; provided, however, that a majority of said board may convene the same in extraordinary session whenever in their judgment it may be necessary. Three commissioners shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business; provided, however, that no official action may be taken except upon affirmative vote of at least three commissioners." Section 2. The provisions of this Act relating to and necessary for the election of certain members of the board of commissioners of Pike County at the 1984 general election shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. This Act shall be effective for all purposes on or after January 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Adams of the 79th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 1659. 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 Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 440. By: Senators McGill of the 24th, Walker of the 19th, English of the 21st, and others: A BILL to amend Part 9 of Article 8 of Chapter 14 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to liens, so as to provide when an animal or pet shall be deemed abandoned; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and lost: Representative Lawler of the 20th moves to amend SB 440 by adding the word "or" after the "," and before "turning" on line 34, page 2, and striking "or destroying the ani- mal or pet by accepted veterinary means" on lines 2 and 3, on page 3. 2558 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo N Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.! Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Charabless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,!, Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves N Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watte White.J White.T Wilder Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 137, nays 12. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 256. By: Representative Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 3 of Title 47 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 256 The Committee of Conference on HB 256 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 256 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2559 FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District /s/Honorable Horace E. Tate Senator, 38th District /s/Honorable Loyce W. Turner Senator, 8th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: . , ,, T . /-n . /s/Honorable Louie M Clark Representative, 13th District /s/Honorable Rudolph Johnson Representative, 72nd District /s/Honorable Terry Lawler Representative, 20th District A BILL To amend Code Section 47-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, so as to designate the composition of the board of trustees; to provide the method of selection of the members of the board of trustees; to provide a beginning date for initial terms; to provide for a nominating committee and for its duties; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 47-3-21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, is amended by striking subsection (a), which reads as follows: "(a) There is created a board of trustees which shall consist of ten trustees as follows: (1) The state auditor, ex officio; (2) The Insurance Commissioner, ex officio; (3) The executive secretary of the Georgia Association of Educators, ex officio, and the associate executive secretary of the Georgia Association of Educators, ex officio; (4) One member who is a school administrator or a school principal and one member who is a classroom teacher and not an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such members shall be elected for a term of three years each by the assembly of the Georgia Association of Educators in accordance with such rules as the board of trustees shall adopt to govern such election, provided that the first two such members shall be appointed by the State Board of Education, one for a term from the date of appointment to June 30, 1944, and one for a term from the date of appointment to June 30, 1946; (5) One member who is an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and who shall be appointed by that board for a term of three years, beginning with the expiration of the term of the present member, who is an employee of the board of regents; (6) One member to be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years beginning June 30, 1965. Successors to such member shall likewise be appointed for terms of three years; (7) One member who is a retired school teacher and who shall be elected by the Georgia Retired Teachers Association in the manner to be provided by rules and regulations of the board of trustees to govern such election. The first such member shall be elected to take office on July 1, 1975, for a term of three years. Successors to such member shall also serve for terms of three years; (8) The tenth trustee shall be a citizen of this state, not a member of the retirement system, who shall be experienced in the investment of moneys and who shall be elected by the remaining nine trustees for a term of four years, provided that the first such term shall expire June 30, 1947.", in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) There is created a board of trustees which shall consist of ten trustees as follows: 2560 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (1) The state auditor, ex officio; (2) The Commissioner of Insurance, ex officio; (3) The Director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services, ex officio; (4) One member who shall be an active member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who is a classroom teacher and not an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such member shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1984. In making the appointment the Governor may consider, but not be limited to, nominations furnished him by the nominating committee provided for by subsection (g) of this Code section; (5) One member who shall be an active member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who is a school administrator and not an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such member shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1986. In making the appointment the Governor may consider, but not be limited to, nominations furnished him by the nominating committee provided for by subsection (g) of this Code section. The trustee occupying the 'school administrator' position on the board of trustees on July 1, 1984, and a prior appointment by the Governor shall continue to serve in this position from July 1, 1984, until July 1, 1986; (6) One member who shall be an active member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who is not an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Such member shall be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1985. In making the appointment the Governor may consider, but not be limited to, nominations furnished him by the nominating committee provided for by subsection (g) of this Code section. Prior to July 1, 1984, the trustees holding office under immediately preceding law and prior appointments by the Governor shall elect a person to occupy this position on the board of trustees from July 1, 1984, until July 1, 1985; (7) One member who shall be an active member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia who is an employee of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and who shall be appointed by the board of regents for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1985. The trustee occupying the 'employee of the Board of Regents' position on the board of trustees on July 1, 1984, and a prior appointment by the board of regents shall continue to serve in this position from July 1, 1984, until July 1, 1985; (8) One member to be appointed by the Governor for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1984; (9) One member who has retired under the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia and who shall be elected by the remaining trustees for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1985. The trustee occupying the 'retired teacher' position on the board of trustees on July 1, 1984, and a prior appointment by the Governor shall continue to serve in this position from July 1, 1984, until July 1, 1985; and (10) The tenth trustee shall be a citizen of Georgia, not a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia, who shall be experienced in the investment of moneys and who shall be elected by the remaining trustees for a term of three years with the initial term beginning July 1, 1984." Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by striking subsection (e) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof three new subsections to be designated subsections (e), (f), and (g) to read as follows: "(e) Fe Six trustees at any meeting of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum to transact business. Each trustee shall be entitled to one vote. Fet Five votes shall be necessary for a decision by the board of trustees. (f) With respect to the selection of all trustees under the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the Governor, the board of trustees, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and the nominating committee provided for by subsection WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2561 (g) of this Code section shall give due consideration to minority groups included within the teaching profession. (g) (1) The Teachers Retirement System Nominating Committee is created and such committee shall be composed of five members. Two members shall be from the Georgia Association of Educators, each of whom shall be selected from different geographical areas of the state; one member shall be from the Georgia Federation of Teachers; one member shall be from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators; and one member from the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders. The members of each respective organization shall elect its respective member or members of the nominating committee by May lj 1984. The members of the nominating committee shall serve for terms of three years and their successors shall be selected in the same manner as the original members. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the members of the educational organization which elected the member wherein the vacancy exists. (2) The nominating committee shall submit to the Governor a list of three names for each person to be appointed by the Governor pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section as a member ^f the board. Jn making appointments pursuant to paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) of subsection (a) of this Code section, the Governor may consider the names submitted by the nominating committee, but it is specifically provided that the appointments shall be at the sole discretion of the Governor, and the Governor shall not be required to choose any appointee from names submitted by the nominating committee. (3) The members of the nominating committee shall serve without compensation. Such members may be reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred m attending meetings of the nominating committee from the funds of their respective employers or educational organizations but not from the funds of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia." Section 3. For the purpose of the creation of the nominating committee provided for in quoted subsection (g) of Section 2 of this Act, for the purpose of the submission of names to the Governor by said nominating committee, and for the purpose of making appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia in conformity with the requirements of quoted revised subsection (a) of Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law. For the purposes of the composition of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers Retirement System of Georgia in conformity with the requirements of quoted revised subsection (a) of Section 1 of this Act, this Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Clark of the 13th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 256. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks 2562 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 352. By: Senators Holloway of the 12th, McKenzie of the 14th, Bowen of the 13th, and Peevy of the 48th: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to size, weight, and width of vehicles and loads, so as to change the provisions relating to the width of vehicles allowed on roads, streets, and highways; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to size, weight, and width of vehicles and loads, so as to change the provisions relating to the width of vehicles allowed on roads, streets, and highways; to establish certain weight limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this state; to provide definitions; to provide wheel and axle load limitations for vehicles using the public roads of this state; to provide for the use of certain formulas for determining these weight limitations in certain situations; to provide weight limitations on national highways; to provide weight limitations on nonnational highways; to provide exceptions to weight limitations; to authorize agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation; to provide that certain exemptions be included in such agreements; to provide a method for computing overweight conditions in certain situations; 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. Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to size, weight, and width of vehicles and loads, is amended by striking Code Section 32-6-23, relating to the width of vehicles and loads, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 32-6-23 to read as follows: "32-6-23. Unless otherwise provided in this Code section or exempted in Code Section 32-6-25 or so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28, no vehicle shall exceed a total outside width, including any load thereon, of 96 inches, not including mirrors and accessories attached thereto; provided that buses . Buses which do not exceed a width of 102 inches, exclusive of mirrors and accessories attached WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2563 thereto, may be operated on any street, road, or highwayt *d provided, further, that vehicles . Vehicles, excluding buses, with a total outside width, including any load thereon, that do not exceed 102 inches, exclusive of mirrors and accessories attached thereto, shall be allowed to operate: (1) ape** Upon all fully limited access highways designed to National System of Interstate and Defense Highways standards ftd ] (2) pe Upon any additional road, street^ or highway where the width of the lane on which the vehicle is operating is at least 12 feet unless the governing authority having jurisdiction over the road, street, or highway, after reviewing safety studies prepared by the governing authority and conducting a public hearing, has determined that the operation of such vehicles on the road, street, or highway is not in the public interest; and (3) Upon any additional road, street, or highway on the State Highway System which the department determines is appropriate to provide reasonable access requirements in compliance with Public Law 97-369 and on which the department has posted appropriate signs specifying that use by such vehicles is authorized." Section 2. Said article is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 32-6-26, which reads as follows: "32-6-26. (a) (1) Except when so authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28, no wheel on any vehicle operated upon any public road of this state equipped with high pressure pneumatic, solid rubber, or cushion tires shall carry a load which exceeds 8,000 pounds by more than 13 percent or an axle load which exceeds 16,000 pounds by more than 13 percent; no wheel equipped with low pressure pneumatic tires shall carry a load which exceeds 9,000 pounds by more than 13 percent or any axle load which exceeds 18,000 pounds by more than 13 percent. An axle load shall be defined as the total load on all wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart. Without regard to any other limitation in this Code section for tandem axle loads, any vehicle or combination of vehicles that is over 55 feet in length shall be limited to a maximum of 34,000 pounds for each set of tandem axles, except that the 34,000 pound tandem axle limitation shall not apply to the exceptions contained in paragraph (2) of subsection (b) of Code Section 32-6-24. If the driver of any vehicle can comply with the requirements of this Code section by shifting the load and does so when requested by the proper authority, the driver shall not be held to be operating in violation of this Code section. (2) (A) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the maximum total gross weight of any vehicle and load shall not exceed 80,000 pounds and a tandem axle weight of 34,000 pounds, provided the overall gross weight in pounds on a group of two or more consecutive axles shall be as determined by the following formula; however, any axle which can be raised or lowered, with respect to the horizontal plane of the vehicle, either mechanically, hydraulically, by air pressure, or by any other means, shall not be counted, except that axles utilized by vehicles which were manufactured prior to July 1, 1978, as an individual or additional axle when determining gross weights authorized by the formula: W = 500 I + 12 N + 36 \N-1 / Where W = overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds, L = distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive axles, and N = number of axles in group under consideration; except that two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each provided the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more; provided, further, that the maximum gross weight to be allowed on a tandem axle for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a gross weight of less than 73,280 pounds shall be 40,680 pounds, except that for vehicles and combinations of vehicles exceeding 55 feet in length the tandem weight shall be limited to 34,000 pounds; provided, further, that the maximum gross weight to be allowed on a tandem axle shall be 34,000 pounds 2564 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a gross weight of more than 73,280 pounds. For determining gross weights on a tandem axle, a tandem axle shall be defined as two or more consecutive axles whose centers may be included between parallel vertical planes spaced more than 40 inches and not more than 96 inches apart, extending across the full width of the vehicle. (B) Subject to the provisions of this article, the department is authorized, on behalf of the state, to enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation as provided in Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code relating to the control of vehicle weight and width limitations. The department is authorized to take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of such agreement and to promulgate such rules and regulations necessary to ensure the department's compliance with federal laws and for the issuing of the special permit under this subsection. The department is authorized to reach an agreement with the United States Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to the above and may include in such agreement that any vehicles which were registered with the Department of Revenue prior to April 1, 1983, may be exempt from application of the formula for purposes of determining maximum allowable gross weight or combination of axle weights by axle grouping under the formula, and shall be allowed the use as an individual or additional axle, when determining total gross weights, any axle which can be raised or lowered, with respect to the horizontal plane of the vehicle, either mechanically, hydraulically, by air pressure, or by any other means, provided the total gross weight of such vehicle or combination of vehicles does not exceed 73,280 pounds and such vehicle or combination of vehicles complies with the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection; provided, further, that such vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be required to obtain a special permit from the department, which shall be nontransferable, for identification purposes and that such exemption shall terminate on April 1, 1986. (3) On a public road of a county road system, the maximum total gross weight shall not exceed 56,000 pounds unless the vehicle is making a pickup or delivery on such road. (4) Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) through (3) of this subsection, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated over any bridge with a posted limit which is less than the gross weight of the vehicle and its load. (b) The weight limitations in this Code section, except the limitation of paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of this Code section, may be exceeded without a permit when operated or moved on a public road other than one which is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways by a motor vehicle or combination of vehicles whose axle load does not exceed 23,000 pounds and whose gross weight does not exceed 75,000 pounds, when: (1) Hauling forest products from the forest where cut to the owner's place of business, plant, plantation, or residence within the county where originally cut or the adjoining county; (2) Hauling live poultry from a farm to a processing plant located in the same county or an adjoining county; (3) Hauling feed from a feed mill to a farm located in the same county or an adjoining county; or (4) Hauling granite, either block or sawed for further processing, from the quarry to a processing plant located in the same county or an adjoining county. Such vehicles or combination thereof using the public roads at night shall be equipped with lights clearly visible for a distance of not less than 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 32-6-26 to read as follows: "32-6-26. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Federal bridge formula' means: = 500 ( ^ + 12 N + 36) \N-1 / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2565 Where W = the overall gross weight on any group of two or more consecutive axles to the nearest 500 pounds, L = the distance in feet between the extreme of any group of two or more consecutive axles, and N = the number of axles in the group under consideration. (2) 'Lift axle' means any axle on any vehicle manufactured after July 1, 1978, which axle may be raised or lowered with respect to the horizontal plane of the vehicle. (3) 'National highway' means any highway which constitutes a part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways as used in Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code. (4) 'Single axle' means all the wheels whose centers may be included between two parallel transverse vertical planes 40 inches apart. (5) 'State bridge formula' means: W = 500 Where W = the maximum allowable gross weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles to the nearest 500 pounds, L = the distance in feet between the first and last axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles, and N = the number of axles on the vehicle or combination of vehicles. (6) 'Tandem axle' means until April 1, 1988, two or more consecutive axles, excluding the steering axle, which extend across the full width of the vehicle and whose centers may be included between parallel vertical planes spaced more than 40 inches apart but not more than 96 inches apart. (7) 'Tandem axle' means, after April 1, 1988, two or more consecutive axles, excluding the steering axle, which extend across the full width of the vehicle and whose centers may be included between parallel vertical planes spaced more than 40 inches apart but not more than 216 inches apart. (b) Except when authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Code Section 32-6-28 and except as otherwise provided in this Code section: (1) No vehicle equipped with high pressure pneumatic, solid rubber, or cushion tires and operated upon any public road of this state shall carry a load on any wheel which exceeds 8,000 pounds by more than 13 percent or a load on any single axle which exceeds 16,000 pounds by more than 13 percent; and (2) No vehicle equipped with low pressure pneumatic tires and operated upon any public road of this state shall carry a load on any wheel which exceeds 9,000 pounds by more than 13 percent or a load on any single axle which exceeds 18,000 pounds by more than 13 percent. (c) (1) (A) On all highways within this state which are not national highways, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall not exceed 80,000 pounds; the maximum load authorized on any single axle shall be as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the maximum load on any tandem axle shall be 37,340 pounds; and subject to subparagraph (B) and subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall be the maximum load authorized on any single axle multiplied by the number of axles with which the vehicle is equipped. (B) For vehicles and loads with an actual total gross weight between 73,280 pounds and 80,000 pounds, the maximum total gross weight authorized for the vehicle and load shall be determined by applying the state bridge formula. (C) For any vehicle equipped with four axles, the maximum total gross weight authorized for the vehicle and load shall be 70,000 pounds. (2) For vehicles and combinations of vehicles exceeding 55 feet in length, the maximum load on any tandem axle shall not exceed 34,000 pounds. Until April 1, 1988, for vehicles and combinations of vehicles not exceeding 55 feet in length with an actual total gross weight of less than 73,280 pounds, the maximum load on any tandem axle shall be 40,680. 2566 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (3) After April 1, 1988, no lift axle may be used in computing the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle or load. (d) (1) (A) On all highways within this state which are national highways, except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall not exceed 80,000 pounds; the maximum load authorized on any single axle shall be as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; and, except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the maximum overall gross weight in pounds on a group of two or more consecutive axles shall be determined by applying the federal bridge formula. In applying the formula, no lift axle shall be counted as an individual or additional axle when determining the maximum overall gross weight. (B) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, the maximum load authorized on any tandem axle shall be 34,000 pounds, and any two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross load of 34,000 pounds each if the overall distance between the first and last axles of such consecutive sets of tandem axles is 36 feet or more; however, except for vehicles and combinations of vehicles exceeding 55 feet in length, the maximum gross weight authorized on a tandem axle for a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying a gross weight of less than 73,280 pounds shall be 40,680 pounds. (2) (A) Any vehicle registered with the Department of Revenue prior to July 1, 1984, shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph (1) until April 1, 1988, upon obtaining a special permit from the department or upon being otherwise exempt under an agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of subsection (e) of this Code section. This permit shall be issued for identification purposes, shall be nontransferable, and shall be terminated on April 1, 1988. For vehicles operating on highways within this state which are national highways under a permit issued under this paragraph, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall not exceed 80,000 pounds; the maximum load authorized on any single axle shall be as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section; except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the maximum load on any tandem axle shall be 40,680 pounds; and, except as provided in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall be the maximum load authorized on any single axle multiplied by the number of axles with which the vehicle is equipped. (B) For vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying a gross weight of more than 73,280 pounds or for vehicles or combinations of vehicles exceeding 55 feet in length, the maximum gross weight authorized on a tandem axle shall be 34,000 pounds. (C) For vehicles or combinations of vehicles carrying a gross weight of more than 73,280 pounds, the maximum total gross weight authorized for any vehicle and load shall be determined by applying the federal bridge formula. In applying the formula, no lift axle shall be counted as an individual or additional axle. (3) If at any time federal law authorizes any weight greater than that authorized by this subsection, such greater weight under federal law shall be authorized on the national highways within this state. (e) (1) Subject to the provisions of this article, the department shall be authorized, on behalf of the state, to enter into agreements with the United States Secretary of Transportation as provided in Section 127 of Title 23 of the United States Code, relating to the control of vehicle weight and width limitations, which agreements shall exempt certain vehicles from the requirements of subsection (d) of this Code section. The department shall be authorized to take action in the name of the state to comply with the terms of any such agreement and to promulgate any rules and regulations necessary to ensure the department's compliance with federal laws and to provide for the issuance of the special permits required by this Code section. (2) The department shall include in any agreement with the United States Secretary of Transportation a provision which ensures that any vehicle registered with the Department of Revenue prior to July 1, 1984, shall be exempt from the application WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2567 of the federal bridge formula as required by subsection (d) of this Code section if the vehicle otherwise complies with the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (d) of this Code section and obtains a special permit from the department. The department shall also include in any agreement with the United States Secretary of Transportation a provision which ensures that any lift axle may be counted as an individual or additional axle when computing the maximum total gross weight authorized for a vehicle and load below 73,280 pounds as provided in subparagraph (d)(2)(A) of this Code section. (3) Any agreement entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be terminated April 1, 1988. (f) On any public road of a county road system, the maximum total gross weight of a vehicle and load shall not exceed 56,000 pounds unless the vehicle is making a pickup or delivery on such road. (g) (1) The weight limitations provided for in this Code section, except the limitation in subsection (h) of this Code section, may be exceeded on any public road within this state which is not a national highway without a permit when the load on any single axle does not exceed 23,000 pounds and the maximum total gross weight of the vehicle and load does not exceed 75,000 pounds when: (A) Hauling forest products from the forest where cut to the owner's place of business, plant, plantation, or residence within the county where originally cut or the adjoining county; (B) Hauling live poultry from a farm to a processing plant located in the same or an adjoining county; (C) Hauling feed from a feed mill to a farm located in the same county or an adjoining county; or (D) Hauling granite, either block or sawed for further processing, from the quarry to a processing plant located in the same or an adjoining county. (2) Any vehicle carrying a load as authorized in this subsection at night shall be equipped with lights clearly visible for a distance of not less than 300 feet from the front and rear of the vehicle. (h) Notwithstanding any provision of this Code section to the contrary, no vehicle or combination of vehicles shall be operated over any bridge with a posted limit which is less than the total gross weight of the vehicle and its load. (i) (1) Any vehicle which can be made to comply with the requirements of this Code section by shifting the load and which is then loaded to comply with this Code section shall not be held to be in violation of this Code section. (2) On all highways within this state which are not national highways: (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, for all vehicles, fines for violations of the total gross weight limitations provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section shall be based on the amount by which the actual weight of the vehicle and load exceeds the allowable maximum weight determined under subsection (c) of this Code section. (B) For vehicles equipped with four axles, fines for violations of the total gross weight limitations provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section shall be based on the amount by which the actual weight of the vehicle and load exceeds 70,000 pounds." 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 repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Triplett of the 128th and Jackson of the 9th move to amend SB 352 as follows: On page 11, line 12, delete "July 1, 1984" and substitute "April 1, 1983" in its place. 2568 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On page 13, line 10, delete "July 1, 1984" and substitute "April 1, 1983" in its place. The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Buzruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark,B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Conneli Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams,B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson N Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 7. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate insists on its substitute to the following Bill of the House: HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2569 Representative Williams of the 54th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House. Representative Johnson of the 70th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's insistence on its position in substituting the same: HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House insist on its position in disagreeing to the Senate substitute to HB 1271 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 Thomas of the 69th, Pettit of the 19th, and Martin of the 26th. Representative Benn of the 38th arose to a point of personal privilege and addressed the House. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1373. By: Representatives Rainey of the 135th, Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, Peters of the 2nd, Twiggs of the 4th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1373 The Committee of Conference on HB 1373 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1373 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, 2570 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District /s/Honorable J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Robert G. Peters Representative, 2nd District /s/Honorable Howard H. Rainey Representative, 135th District /s/Honorable Ralph Twiggs Representative, 4th District A BILL To amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, so as to declare the regulation of firearms to be an issue of state-wide concern; to preempt and prohibit local regulation by counties or municipal corporations in the field of possession, ownership, transportation, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing and registration of firearms or ammunition and components; to provide for exclusions; to provide for the intention of the General Assembly; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions affecting both counties and municipal corporations, is amended by adding at the end of said chapter a new Code Section 36-60-11 to read as follows: "36-60-11. (a) It is declared by the General Assembly that the regulation of firearms is properly an issue of general state-wide concern. (b) No county or municipal corporation, by ordinance, resolution, or other enactment, shall regulate the possession, ownership, transportation, carrying, transfer, sale, purchase, licensing or registration of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition. (c) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit business licensing and taxation by cities and counties of persons, firms, or corporations engaged in the regular sale of firearms, ammunition, or components of firearms or ammunition, including but not limited to the imposition of restrictions or prohibitions on the licensing of such persons, firms, or corporations when the person or the owner of the firms or corporations has been convicted of a felony. (d) Nothing contained in this Code section shall prohibit cities or counties, by ordinance, resolution, or other enactment, from limiting or prohibiting the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the municipal corporation or county. (e) Nothing in this Code section shall invalidate any ordinance or resolution of a county or municipality regulating the sale of firearms within such county or municipality if such ordinance or resolution was in effect prior to January 1, 1922, and if such ordinance or resolution, as amended from time to time, has been in continuous effect since its original enactment by the county or municipality. Any amendment to any such ordinance or resolution enacted at any time after the effective date of this Code section shall nullify and invalidate such ordinance or resolution, and thereafter it shall be null, void, and of no force or effect." Section 2. It is the intention of the General Assembly that subsection (e) of quoted Code Section 36-60-11 of Section 1 of this Act is severable and, if said subsection (e) is declared unconstitutional for any reason, the General Assembly declares that said Code Section 36-60-11, without said subsection (e), should be continued in full force and effect. 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 repealed. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2571 Representative Rainey of the 135th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1373. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows. Y Aaron Adams,(> Y Adams,M Aiken Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G N Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster N Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner N Hasty Y Hays Y Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R N Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 122, nays 17. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On HB 1373, I intended to vote "No" on the original Bill. I intended to vote "No" on the adoption of the final Conference Committee Report passed during the 1984 Session of the Georgia General Assembly. 1st Tyrone Brooks 34th District Representative Steinberg of the 46th stated that she had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. She wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The Speaker announced the House in recess until 2:00 o'clock, this afternoon. 2572 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, AFTERNOON SESSION The Speaker called the House to order. The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted: HR 956. By: Representatives Cummings of the 17th, Lee of the 72nd, Connell of the 87th, Burruss of the 20th, Russell of the 64th, Edwards of the 112th, McDonald of the 12th, Wilson of the 20th, Colwell of the 4th, Hays of the 1st, Phillips of the 120th, Evans of the 84th, and many others: A RESOLUTION Commending the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy is completing his twenty-fourth year as a member of the House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, he has served with distinction and fairness during the last 11 sessions as the Speaker of the Georgia House; and WHEREAS, at the end of this term he will have served longer than any other presiding officer of this body, elected or appointed; and WHEREAS, he is the Speaker of the House with the second longest active tenure among this nation's 50 state legislatures; and WHEREAS, the many contributions of Mr. Speaker are too numerous to mention in toto but are deserving of the gratitude of this body and the millions of Georgians who have benefited thereby; and WHEREAS, in his 11 years as chief presiding officer of this body Tom Murphy has raised the level of decorum of this body to the proper satisfaction of school children, the media, and all other witnesses to the proceedings of this body; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy has fostered rules governing media access which have facilitated the increased print and electronic coverage of this deliberative body; and WHEREAS, Torn Murphy has orchestrated and instituted rules of fairness to all individuals, caucuses, groups, and factions within this body to ensure complete and total debate of issues; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy as Speaker of the House has appointed the most divergent and representative roster of committee chairmen in the history of this state and has placed on each committee the best and most complete membership maintaining the fairest considerations of geography, ideology, and political affiliation; and WHEREAS, the office of the Speaker of the House carries with it the lion's share of the responsibility for the operation of state government; and WHEREAS, many times it is necessary that the person holding the position of presiding officer of this body make politically unpopular decisions that need to be made despite the political fallout; and WHEREAS, the political fallout during the recent months has been heavier, more flagrant, and, in some instances, more abusive, than at any time in his tenure; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy has demonstrated his statesmanship and even handedness despite the proliferation of media critics, and because he has maintained his own steadfast WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2573 character whereby others would have caved in to individuals whose personal biases and opinions are boldly produced in the media, often without rebuttal or question; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy demonstrates a love for all sections of this state and for all people in the state and nation and has revealed his love and concern by standing for rural and urban matters of importance throughout his years of service; and WHEREAS, newspaper headlines once championed Tom Murphy as a saviour of urban legislation; and WHEREAS, the Atlanta newspapers headlines read "RURAL BOY AIDS CITY BILL," "RURAL LEADERS WIELD POWER FOR CITY BILLS," and "MURPHY ACCLAIMED FOR ACTION ON RAPID TRANSIT AMENDMENT"; and WHEREAS, columnists Durwood McAlister and Bill Shipp of the Atlanta JournalConstitution in the past have praised the honorable Tom Murphy for his farsighted efforts to aid the metropolitan areas on behalf of state-wide growth and development; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy was praised in 1976 by Mr. Bill Shipp for "having stomach enough to take care of matters that need taking care of; and WHEREAS, Tom Murphy still has the intestinal fortitude to make tough decisions; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the members of this body to recognize the strength, energy, and fairness of the Honorable Thomas B. Murphy and to commend the gentleman from the 18th for his tireless efforts on behalf of this body and this state. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Speaker Thomas B. Murphy for his many contributions to the House of Representatives and to state government and for his long years of dedicated service and extend their sincerest appreciation for his courtesy and fairness towards all members of the House of Representatives. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Honorable Thomas B. Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives. 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 975. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-17-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the composition of said board; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1011. By: Representatives Galer of the 97th, Steinberg of the 46th, Williams of the 48th, Lupton of the 25th, Felton of the 22nd, and others: A BILL to amend Title 53 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to wills, trusts, and administration of estates, so as to change the circumstances under 2574 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, which administrators and executors shall be required to give bond; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, and Greene of the 26th. The Senate has disagreed to the House substitute to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 471. By: Representatives White of the 62nd, Morton of the 47th, Goodwin of the 63rd, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to undertake needed reforms in practices and procedures relative to appeals in criminal cases; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, and Deal of the 49th. The following Resolutions of the House were read and adopted: HR 957. By: Representatives Johnson of the 123rd, Benn of the 38th, Young of the 134th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Buck of the 95th: A RESOLUTION commending Dr. Mary Clay Torian; and for other purposes. HR 958. By: Representative Phillips of the 93rd: A RESOLUTION commending Ashley Karriker; and for other purposes. HR 959. By: Representative Davis of the 45th: A RESOLUTION commending Woodrow Wilson College of Law; and for other purposes. HR 960. By: Representatives Johnson of the 123rd, Benn of the 38th, Young of the 134th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Buck of the 95th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Curtis L. Atkinson; and for other purposes. HR 961. By: Representative Williams of the 54th: A RESOLUTION commending Mr. Albert (Al) M. Horn; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2575 HR 962. By: Representatives Phillips of the 93rd, Aaron of the 56th, Godbee of the 110th, Foster of the 6th, Karrh of the 109th, and many others: A RESOLUTION recognizing Wiley Nixon, Rowland W. Smith, and Mike E. Schreiner; and for other purposes. HR 963. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Greer of the 39th, Colbert of the 23rd, Couch of the 40th, Bolster of the 30th, and others: A RESOLUTION honoring and commending Honorable Grace Towns Hamilton, Representative of the 31st District; and for other purposes. HR 964. By: Representatives Adams of the 36th, Hamilton of the 31st, Colbert of the 23rd, Couch of the 40th, Martin of the 26th, and others: A RESOLU- TION honoring and commending Honorable John Wesley Greer, Representative of the 39th District; and for other purposes. HR 965. By: Representatives Bailey, Lee, and Benefield of the 72nd, and Murphy of the 18th: A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the women of the telephone center for their dedicated assistance during the 1984 regular session; and for other purposes. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; and for other purposes. Representative Martin of the 60th moved that the House adhere to its position in substituting SB 457 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 Barnett of the 10th, Jackson of the 9th, and Martin of the 60th. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 392. By: Senators Stumbaugh of the 55th, Land of the 16th, Deal of the 49th, and others: A BILL to amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to provide for certain rules and regulations to be prescribed by the state revenue commissioner; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," so as to specify what shall be 2576 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, considered a conviction for the purposes of mandatory suspensions of drivers' licenses; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 34 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as the "Georgia Motor Vehicle Accident Reparations Act," is amended by striking paragraph (4) of subsection (a) of Code Section 33-34-10, relating to requirements of proof of motor vehicle insurance, which reads as follows: "(4) (A) For the purposes of the mandatory suspension of licenses and license tags provided in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a forfeiture of bail or collateral used to seek a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilty on a violation under this subsection shall be considered a conviction regardless of whether the sentence is suspended, probated, or rebated. (B) For the purposes of the mandatory suspension of licenses and license tags provided in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of this subsection, a forfeiture of bail or collateral used to seek a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, or a finding of guilty on a violation under this subsection shall be considered a conviction regardless of whether the sentence is suspended, probated, or revoked.", in its entirety. Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by adding immediately following Code Section 33-34-10, relating to the requirement of showing and maintaining proof of insurance, a new Code Section 33-34-10.1 to read as follows: "33-34-10.1. (a) For the purposes of mandatory suspension of a driver's license or license tag for a first violation of subsection (a) or (c) of Code Section 33-34-10, a forfeiture of bail or collateral used to seek a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, or a finding of guilty shall be considered a conviction regardless of whether the sentence is suspended, probated, rebated, or revoked. A plea of nolo contendere shall not be considered a conviction under this subsection, but a record of the disposition of the case shall be forwarded by the court to the Department of Public Safety for the purposes of counting the plea of nolo contendere as a conviction under subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) For the purposes of mandatory suspension of a driver's license or license tag for a second or subsequent violation of subsection (a) or (c) of Code Section 33-34-10, a forfeiture of bail or collateral used to seek a defendant's appearance in court, the payment of a fine, a plea of guilty, a plea of nolo contendere, a plea of nolo contendere to a previous violation of subsection (a) or (c) of Code Section 33-34-10, or a finding of guilty shall be considered a conviction regardless of whether the sentence is suspended, probated, rebated, or revoked." Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Adams.G Y Adams M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien YAnderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron YBarnes YBarnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd YCaldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Chllders Ch.Ids Y Clark.B Y Clark L Y Co bert Co eman Y Colwe C.mnell '^ooper Y Copelan Couch ^< Y Crawlord WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2577 Crosby Cummings Daughertv Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Foster Galer Ginsherg God bee Y Goodwill Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.) Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,!, Ware Watson Y Watts White.J Y White,!' Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 114, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. SB 408. By: Senator Hine of the 52nd: A BILL to amend Article 5 of Chapter 6 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to life estates, so as to provide that a tenant for life may renounce any intention to adopt a child or children; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benelield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Clark.L Y Colhert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cmiper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Foster Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.) Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson, D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.! Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps N Moody Y Moore N Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Phillips,!, Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Selman Shepard 2578 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 120, nays 3. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HR 471. By: Representatives White of the 62nd, Morton of the 47th, Goodwin of the 63rd, and others: A RESOLUTION urging the United States Congress to undertake needed reforms in practices and procedures relative to appeals in criminal cases; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Urging the United States Congress to undertake needed reforms in practices and procedures relative to unified appeals in criminal cases in federal courts; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the citizens of the State of Georgia and of the United States are deeply concerned about the rate and incidence of crime; and WHEREAS, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that persons convicted of criminal offenses may challenge their convictions through numerous channels; and WHEREAS, challenges to convictions for capital felonies committed in Georgia over ten years ago are still being carried through the federal courts; and WHEREAS, if punishment is ever to be an effective deterrent to crime, such punishment must be relatively swift and sure. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that this body urges the Congress of the United States to take all appropriate actions to adopt a system of unified appeals procedures in the federal courts. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to each member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives from the State of Georgia. Representative White of the 62nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 471. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Allord Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Alhon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnelt.B Y Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers S1" 1? 5,, Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Connell WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2579 Y Cooper Y Cupelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Foster Galer Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson, N Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin.J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh" Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C On the motion, the ayes were 104, nays 5. The motion prevailed. Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey N Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,!, Ware Y Watson Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 899. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to provide that such fees shall be state funds; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 899 The Committee of Conference on HB 899 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 899 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Larry Walker Representative, 115th District /s/Honorable Bob Argo Representative, 68th District /s/Honorable J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District /s/Honorable William J. Lee Representative, 72nd District A BILL To amend Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives 2580 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, so as to change the provisions relating to fees charged for copying or certifying bills, extracts, and other documents; to provide for additional fees; to provide for exemptions; to provide that such fees shall be state funds; to provide for the remittance of such fees; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 28-3-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives for copying extracts and certifying extracts and Acts, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 28-3-24 to read as follows: u~~nuJ *tiUiu- /v"*i!um1- t^JCr 4i>-Un-u. rcacnttttivca ahatt bet (1) Per copying every extract ef a private nature, per eepy sheet. ..............:.$ M (&)--Per certifying tm extract ef a private nature............................................... :69 tion, er aocicty ............................................................................................ (WH) 28-3-24. (a) The fees of the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be: (1) For copying a bill, resolution, extract, or other document, 15$ per page or $1.00 for all bills, resolutions, extracts, and documents requested at one time, whichever is greater: (2) For certifying a bill, resolution, extract, or other document, $ 1.00; (3) For mailing bills, resolutions, extracts, or other documents, actual postage or $1.00 per mailing, whichever is greater. (b) The following persons are exempt from the payment of the fees prescribed jn subsection (a) of this Code section: (1) Members of the General Assembly; (2) Employees of the General Assembly, the Senate, the House of Representatives, or any office, officer, or committee thereof when engaged jn the performance of the duties of their employment; (3) Justices, judges, and clerks of state courts of record when engaged in the performance of the duties of their office; (4) State constitutional officers and state department heads or their designees when engaged in the performance of the duties of their office or employment. (c) Such fees shall be state funds and shall be remitted to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services by the fifteenth day of each month for the preceding month by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives, provided that during any regular or special session of the General Assembly fees collected may be held by the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives and shall be remitted to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services within 15 days following the day on which such session is adjourned sine die." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Walker of the 115th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 899. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y AdamsG Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alfcird Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2581 Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambtess Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connel! Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobhs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Gmidwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald On the motion, the ayes were 133, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Mdy Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mutlinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 23. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 35-1-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stolen motor vehicles and the filing of reports in connection therewith, so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle which has been stolen and subsequently recovered shall not be charged storage fees on the recovered motor vehicle; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 35-1-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stolen motor vehicles and the filing of reports in connection therewith, so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle which has been stolen and subsequently recovered shall not be charged storage fees on the recovered motor vehicle until the expiration of a certain period of time following notification to the owner of the recovery of such motor vehicle; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide for construction relative to the duties of the Georgia Crime Information Center; 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 35-1-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stolen motor vehicles and the filing of reports in connection therewith, is amended by striking subsection (a) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: 2582 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "(a) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who receives a report based on reliable information that any motor vehicle has been stolen or that the license plate for such vehicle has been stolen or lost, to report the theft or loss to the department immediately after receiving such information, unless prior thereto information has been received of the recovery of the vehicle or plates. It shall be the duty of any person who reports the theft of a motor vehicle to provide the law enforcement agency to which the report of theft was made and the department with a means of contacting the owner of the stolen motor vehicle or the successor in interest to such owner in the event of the recovery of the motor vehicle. The report shall be made to the department by reporting the loss or theft to the nearest State Patrol post. Any law enforcement officer, upon receiving information of the recovery of any motor vehicle or license plate which has previously been reported as stolen or lost, shall immediately report the recovery of the motor vehicle or plate directly to the department. It shall be the duty of the department or the recovering law enforcement agency to notify the owner or the successor in interest to the owner within 72 hours when a previously reported stolen motor vehicle has been recovered, and the owner or successor m interest shall not be charged or otherwise incur any storage fee on the recovered stolen motor vehicle until the expiration of at least 24 hours immediately following such notification to the owner or the successor m interest. This requirement shall be included in the rules and regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. If, after a reasonable attempt, the department or the recovering law enforcement agency is unable to contact the owner or the successor in interest to the owner, a record of such fact shall be made and filed with the incident reports and posted in the record required to be maintained by Code Section 17-5-50." Section 2. Said Code section is further amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Georgia Crime Information Center as provided by paragraph (14) of Code Section 35-3-33." Section 3. This Act shall become effective on September 1, 1983. Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten N Bailey Y Balkcnm Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Beck N Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.! Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambles! Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y dark,!. Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y' Dixon Y Dobbs Y' Dover Dunn Y' Edwards Evans Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2583 McKhmev Y McVeigh' Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody' Y Moore Y MorU>n YMostiler YMueller YMullinax YOliver.C Y 01iver,D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B YPhillips,L Phillips ,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y ROM Y Royal Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Smyre btemberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Wa drep Walker.C Y Walker,!, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watte ,?!te'i Y Whlte.T Y Wilder X ams'? Y Willmms.H Wi Ihams.R vwT Y Wood Workman Y Yeargm Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 129, nays 4. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 635. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Marcus of the 26th, Randall of the 101st, Daugherty of the 33rd, McKinney of the 35th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide for a credit for certain payments made to minority subcontractors pursuant to state contracts; and for other purposes. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 321. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-132 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the filing of notice of candidacy, so as to provide for a beginning date for qualifying in special elections; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.C, Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Brooks Y Brown.C. Y Brown,.! Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark,!. Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Oinsberg Godbee Y C.oodwin Y Greene Y C.reer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays 2584 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.! Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mosliler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgell Y Parham Y Palten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkslon Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spki On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 144, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 322. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-405 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to a losing candidate's right to a recount, so as to change the percentage difference required for a recount; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown, G Y Brown,.! YBuck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chamhless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsherg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson, R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin,C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Watson Y Watts WhiteJ Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy .Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2585 On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 323. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-218 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the board of registrars and registration of voters, so as to provide a change in the method and length of advertisement of additional voter registration places; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alfnrd Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnell.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YBytd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daughterly Y Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamillon.D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Marlin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Petlil Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkslon Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkt'ield Sizemore Y Smilh Y Smyre Y Sleinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplell Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Walson Y Walts While.J Y While.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 325. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-34 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of poll officers, so as to provide that in certain instances poll officers assigned to conduct county, state, or federal elections may also be authorized to serve as poll officers in municipal elections; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2586 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chamhless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawtbrd Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,D Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,-! Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfleld Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,,! Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 150, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 326. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-2-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of candidates for federal and state office, so as to provide that the Secretary of State may designate a hearing officer for hearings regarding the qualifications of any candidate; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 21-2-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of candidates for federal and state office, so as to provide that the Secretary of State may designate a hearing officer for hearings regarding the qualifications of any candidate; 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 21-2-5 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications of candidates for federal and state office, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(h) The Secretary of State upon his own motion may challenge the qualifications of any candidate. Within two days after the deadline for qualifying, any elector who is eligible to vote for a candidate may challenge the qualifications of the candidate by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of State giving the reasons why the elector believes the candidate is not qualified to seek and hold the public office for which he WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2587 is offering. Upon his own motion or upon a challenge being filed, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate in writing that his qualifications are being challenged and the reasons therefor and shall advise the candidate that he is setting a hearing on the matter and shall inform the candidate of the date, time, and place of the hearing. The Secretary of State is authorized to designate any member of his office as a hearing officer who shall be authorized to conduct a hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony regarding the qualifications of any candidate. The hearing officer shall report his findings to the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall determine whether the candidate js qualified to seek and hold the public office for which he is offering." 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 repealed. The following amendment was read and lost: Representative Wilder of the 21st moves to amend the Committee on State of Republic substitute to SB 326 by striking lines 1 through 3 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "To amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide". By adding after the word "candidate" on line 5 of page 1 the following: "; to provide for the lawful uses of certain campaign contributions and expenditures; to make it unlawful to use certain campaign contributions and expenditures except as expressly provided; to provide for the disposition of certain contributions upon the death of the candidate or officeholder; to provide for other matters relative thereto". By striking Section 2 in its entirety and redesignating Section 3 as Section 4. By adding two new sections, to be designated Section 2 and Section 3, to read as follows: "Section 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code section immediately preceding Code Section 21-5-12, to be designated Code Section 21-5-11.2, to read as follows: '21-5-11.2. (a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any candidate or any person elected to any office provided for in Code Section 21-5-2 or any campaign committee of such candidate or officeholder to use or expend contributions received after April 1, 1984, or to accept expenditures made after April 1, 1984, except for the following purposes: (1) To defray ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with the candidate's or officeholder's campaign for elective office; (2) To repay on a pro rata basis individuals who made contributions or expenditures; (3) To make contributions to other political candidates or officerholders not to exceed $1,000.00 per candidate or officeholder per year; or (4) To make contributions to any nonprofit or charitable organization which is exempt from taxation under the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as now or hereafter amended; or (5) To retain in a separate escrow account for use in future campaigns for elective office; nothing herein shall prevent the escrowed funds from being invested, but the proceeds from any invested escrowed funds shall be subject to the provisions of this Code section. (b) Contributions shall not constitute personal assets of the candidate or officeholder. Upon the death of any candidate for any state office or any officeholder of 2588 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, any state office, any such contributions not previously used, expended, or accrued shall be transferred to the treasury of the State of Georgia. Upon the death of any candidate for any office of a political subdivision of this state or any officeholder of any office of a political subdivision of this state, any such contribution not previously used, expended, or accrued shall be transferred to the treasury of the political subdivision.' Section 3. Section 2 of this Act shall become effective on April 1, 1984. All other provisions of this Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." The Committee substitute was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athi.n Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnetl.M YBeck Y Benelield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brcx>ks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.! YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colhert Y Coleman N Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixim Y Dohbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y C.insberg Y C.odhee Y Ooodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,<: Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y I,ane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Mortem Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 171, nays 1. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following Bills of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendments thereto: HB 1602. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Robinson of the 58th, Richardson of the 52nd, Linder of the 44th, Athon of the 57th, and others: A BILL to WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2589 amend an Act establishing in DeKalb County districts from which the members of the county board of education shall be elected, so as to provide that the members of said board of education shall be elected on a nonpartisan basis; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1602 by striking line 11 of page 1 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "the foregoing; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other". By adding between lines 8 and 9 of page 4 a new section to read as follows: "Section 3. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval." By striking from line 9 of page 4 after the word "Section" the following numeral: "3", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "4". Representative Robinson of the 58th moved that the House disagree to the Senate amendment to HB 1602. The motion prevailed. HB 975. By: Representative Johnson of the 72nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-17-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Commissioners of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to change the composition of said board; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 975 as follows: By striking from line 3 on page 4 the words "Each of the" and by striking all language appearing in lines 4 through 9 on page 4 and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "The members of the board shall receive the same expense allowance as that received by members of the General Assembly and the same mileage allowance for the use of a personal automobile as that received by other state officials or employees or a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier within the state. Any board member shall also be reimbursed for any conference or meeting registration fee incurred in the performance of the member's duties as a board member. For each day's service outside of the state as a board member, such member shall receive actual expenses as an expense allowance as well as the same mileage allowance for the use ^f a personal automobile as that received by other state officials and employees 01 a travel allowance of actual transportation costs if traveling by public carrier or by rental motor vehicle. The board, by regulation, shall provide for the submission and approval of expense vouchers in conformity with the requirements of this subsection." Representative Johnson of the 72nd moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 975. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2590 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishup Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cumroings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobhs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin [sakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Jackson,W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 2. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore N Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 901. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss, Wilson, Thompson, and Lawler of the 20th, Kilgore of the 42nd, Crosby of the 150th, Williams of the 6th, Connell of the 87th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 901 The Committee of Conference on HB 901 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 901 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSoennaotroarb, le23JridmDmiystrLicetster /s/Honorable Paul C. Broun FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Thomas M. Kilgore Representative, 42nd District /s/Honorable A. L. Burruss Senator, 46th District Representative, 20th District /s/Honorable Ed Perry Senator, 7th District /s/Honorable Joe Mack Wilson Representative, 20th District WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2591 A BILL To amend Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, so as to provide that sales of prescription drugs, prescription eyeglasses, and contact lenses shall be exempt from the imposition of the tax; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 48-8-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax, is amended by striking paragraph (45) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (45) to read as follows: "(45) The sale, use, storage, or consumption of paper stock which is manufactured in this state into catalogs intended to be delivered outside this state for use outside this state; or", and by striking paragraph (46) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (46) to read as follows: "(46) Sales to blood banks having a nonprofit status pursuant to Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code? ] or", and by adding at the end thereof a new paragraph (47) to read as follows: "(47) Sales of drugs dispensed by prescription and prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses." Section 2. This Act shall become effective July 1, 1985. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Wilson of the 20th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 901. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Pelton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr 2592 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the motion, the ayes were 155, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 554. By: Representatives Barnes of the 90th, Brown of the 88th, Cheeks of the 89th and Walker of the 85th: A BILL to amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, so as to change the composition of the board of education of Richmond County and provide for new districts therefor; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend an Act regulating public instruction for the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3677), so as to change the composition of the board of education of Richmond County and provide for new districts therefor; to change the manner of qualifying and electing members; to define the term "House District"; to provide for terms, vacancies, and qualifications; to abolish certain offices; to provide for election of a president and vice president of the board; to authorize the president and vice president to succeed themselves; to provide for a referendum; to provide for a special election and the shortening and lengthening of terms of office under certain conditions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. An Act regulating public instruction in the County of Richmond, approved August 23, 1872 (Ga. L. 1872, p. 456), as amended, particularly by an Act approved April 6, 1981 (Ga. L. 1981, p. 3677), is amended by striking subsections (e), (f), and (g) of Section 1 in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following: "(e) (1) On and after January 1, 1987, the board of education of Richmond County shall consist of nine members. The members shall be qualified voters of Richmond County and shall have been residents of Richmond County for a period of not less than two years preceding the election for which those persons are candidates. Each of the members shall have been a resident of the school board district that member represents for at least one year at the time of election and shall be elected by the voters voting in that district. The office of any member elected from a school board district shall be vacated upon that member's removal from the district he represents. (2) For the purpose of electing members of the board of education of Richmond County, the Richmond County School District is divided into nine school board districts as follows: School Board District I - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 85. School Board District II - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 86. School Board District III - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 87. School Board District IV - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 88. School Board District V - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 89. School Board District VI - That portion of Richmond County lying within House District 90. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2593 School Board District VII - That portion of Richmond County lying within House Districts 85 and 88. School Board District VIII - That portion of Richmond County lying within House Districts 86 and 89. School Board District IX - That portion of Richmond County lying within House Districts 87 and 90. (f) As used in subsection (e) of this section, 'House District* means representative districts of the Georgia House of Representatives specified in Code Section 28-2-1 of the O.C.G.A. as such Code existed on July 1, 1983. (g) Those eight members of the board who, under previously existing provisions of this section, were elected to office as members of the board for terms of office expiring December 31, 1986, shall serve out their terms of office, at which time those offices shall be abolished, and no person shall be elected at the 1986 general election or thereafter to fill such abolished offices. (h) Those three members of the board who, under previously existing provisions of this section, were elected to office as members of the board at the general election of 1982 for terms of office expiring December 31, 1988, shall only serve until December 31, 1986, at which time those offices shall be abolished, and no person shall be elected at the 1986 general election or thereafter to fill such abolished offices. (i) Those five members of the board of education who, under the previously existing provisions of this section, were elected to office at the general election in 1984 for terms of office expiring December 31, 1988, shall only serve until December 31, 1986, at which time those offices shall stand abolished, and no person shall be elected at the 1986 general election or thereafter to fill such abolished offices. (j) At the general election in 1986, nine members of the board shall be elected pursuant to this section from School Board Districts I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX. The members elected from School Board Districts I, III, V, VII, and IX shall each serve for an initial term of office of four years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members elected from School Board Districts II, IV, VI, and VIII shall each serve for an initial term of office of two years and until their successors are elected and qualified. The members of the school board shall take office on the first day of January immediately following their election. (k) After the initial terms specified in subsection (j) of this section, successors to the members of the board elected pursuant to that subsection shall each be elected at the general election immediately preceding the expiration of their respective terms and shall each take office on January 1 immediately following their election for terms of four years and until the election and qualification of their respective successors. (1) Vacancies occurring on and after January 1, 1986, except those arising from expiration of terms, shall be filled as provided in this subsection. Vacancies shall be filled by election at the next succeeding general election and shall be for the unexpired portion of the term caused by said vacancy, provided said vacancy occurs at least 50 days prior to the date set for the election, including the day on which the vacancy occurs, and provided further that if the vacancy occurs at least 50 days prior to the date of the election the candidates shall be allowed not less than ten days to qualify. If the vacancy occurs less than 50 days prior to the date of the election, the vacancy shall not be filled until the next succeeding election held for that purpose; provided, further, that all such candidates shall have no less than ten days to qualify. Should there ever occur on the board as many as two vacancies at one time, a special election shall be conducted in the same manner as other elections for members of the board and shall be called not later than 45 days after the vacancies occur. Any candidates desiring to qualify in the special election provided for in this subsection to fill a vacancy shall have the residency requirements provided for in this section, and the candidates shall qualify and run for election as provided for in this section. (m) At least 50 days prior to the date of any election for members of the board under this Act, every person intending to become a candidate for membership on the board of education shall file a declaration of intention and identify the particular district he is a candidate to represent with the board of elections of Richmond County. 2594 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Each candidate for the board of education shall pay a $100.00 qualifying fee with the board of elections upon the date that he files his notice of candidacy. A written acknowledgment of the receipt of such declaration from the board of elections shall always be evidence of its filing. In the event not more than one such notice or declaration of intention is filed in respect to any position, the person filing shall automatically become the board member from that particular district for the next ensuing term as fixed by law; and no election shall be held for such district or office. In the event no notices or declarations are filed by a candidate to become the member of the board from a particular district, the board of education shall fill such vacancy by a majority vote of members present at a special meeting of the board called for that purpose. When more than one candidate to become a member of the board of education files from a particular district, an election shall be held. The board of elections of Richmond County shall certify the unopposed candidates and, based upon this certification, the Secretary of State is authorized to issue commissions to such unopposed candidates." Section 2. Said Act is further amended by striking the first paragraph of Section 3 thereof and inserting in its place a new first paragraph to read as follows: "The board of education shall hold an organizational meeting on the second Saturday in January in each odd-numbered year, at 10:00 A.M., in the office of the board of education. The board shall then proceed to organize by electing one of its members president and one vice president for the term of two years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. The president and vice president may be elected to succeed themselves in office. The superintendent of schools shall be secretary of the board. All conveyances and contracts shall be executed on behalf of the board by the president or vice president and the secretary." Section 3. Not later than September 15, 1984, it shall be the duty of the election superintendent of Richmond County to issue the call for an election for the purpose of submitting this Act to the electors of the Richmond County School District for approval or rejection. The superintendent shall set the date of such election for Tuesday, November 6, 1984. 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 Richmond County. The ballot shall have written or printed thereon the words: "( ) YES Shall the Act providing for the reduction in size of the Richmond County Board of Education from 16 members to nine members with staggered ( ) NO terms of office be approved?" All persons desiring to vote for approval of the Act shall vote "Yes," and those persons desiring to vote for rejection of the Act shall vote "No." If more than one-half of the votes cast on such question are for approval of the Act, it shall become of full force and effect; otherwise it shall be void and of no force and effect. It shall be the duty of the superintendent of Richmond County to hold and conduct such election. It shall be his further duty to certify the result thereof to the Secretary of State. Section 4. (a) If this Act is approved by the voters of Richmond County in the referendum election on Tuesday, November 6, 1984, the General Assembly at its regular session in 1985, may change the date of the election of the first nine members of the Richmond County Board of Education under this Act from the general election in 1986 to a special election to be conducted on Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1985. (b) In that event: (1) The terms of office of all sixteen members of the board of education of Rich- mond County shall expire on December 31, 1985, at which time such offices shall stand abolished; (2) The terms of office of the members elected to represent School Board Districts I, III, V, VII, and IX shall be increased from four years to five years; (3) The terms of office of the members elected to represent School Board Districts II, IV, VI, and VIII shall be increased from two years to three years; WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2595 (4) Successors to the members of the board representing School Board Districts II, IV, VI, and VIII shall be elected at the general election in 1988; (5) Successors to the members of the board elected to represent School Board Districts I, III, V, VII, and IX shall be elected at the general election in 1990; and (6) Thereafter all members of the board shall be elected as provided in subsection (k) of this Act. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Barnes of the 90th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 554. On the motion, the ayes were 103, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 940. By: Representatives Bray of the 91st, Groover of the 99th, Holmes of the 28th, Steinberg of the 46th, and Edwards of the 112th: A BILL to amend Code Section 21-3-124 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the designation of the form of municipal voter registration, so as to provide that municipalities electing not to use the county registration list shall be required to use forms provided by the Secretary of State; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 940 The Committee of Conference on HB 940 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 940 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSoennaotroarb,le25CthulDveirstKricidt d /s/Honorable R. T. Phillips Senator, 9th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Claude A. Bray, Jr. Representative, 91st District /s/Honorable Bob Holmes Representative, 28th District /s/Honorable Max Brannon Senator, 51st District /s/Honorable Ward Edwards Representative, 112th District A BILL To amend Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, so as to provide that voters only be required to complete one registration card for municipal and county registration; to change certain procedures; to provide that municipalities not electing to use the county registration list shall be required to use forms provided by the Secretary of State; to provide that the county and municipal registrars shall exchange 2596 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, lists of electors; to provide that those electors not on both lists be notified; to provide that the Secretary of State may provide for independent ballots for nonpartisan primaries for judicial candidates; 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. Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections, is amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-217, relating to the form of registration cards, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) !Phe feeafd- of- registrars *ay require that registration cards fee executed duplicate. The registration cards provided for in subsections (a) and (b) of this Code section shall consist of two identical parts connected in such a manner so that completion ^f the first part shall result in the duplication of all information on the second part. Such registration cards shall be so constructed that the two parts may be separated.", and by striking subsection (e) of said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (e) to read as follows: "(e) In cases where a municipality does not elect to use the county registration sys- tration eareb and the registrar shall forward e ef such registration cards the second part of the registration card provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section to the city clerk of the municipality. The city clerk shall transmit such registration cards card to the registrar of the municipality who shall check the name and identifying information of each applicant against the registration cards on file in the municipality so as to ensure that no voter is registered twice. If the registrar finds the applicant meets the qualifications for registration in the municipality, the registration card shall be placed on file in the registrar's office and the applicant's name shall be added to the electors list." Section 2. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-2-232.1 to read as follows: "21-2-232.1 County registrars shall provide for the retention for a period of not less than 20 years of the registration cards of all electors whose registration is canceled, purged, rejected, or removed for any reason." Section 3. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-2-232.2 to read as follows: "21-2-232.2. (a) Not later than August 15, 1984, the registrar of each municipality of this state shall provide a list of the electors of the municipality to the registrar of the county or counties in which the municipality is located and the registrar of each county of this state shall provide a list of the electors of the county to the registrar of each municipality wholly or partially located in the county. (b) Not later than September 9, 1984: (1) The registrar of each county shall identify those persons who appear on the municipality's list and reside in such county and do not appear on the county's list and shall notify such persons by post card that they have until October 9, 1984, to register to vote in the November general election; and (2) The registrar of each municipality shall identify those persons who appear on the county's list and reside in the municipality and do not appear on the municipality's list and shall notify such persons by post card that they have until October 9, 1984, to register to vote in future municipal elections." Section 4. Said title is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 21-3-121, relating to registration of voters by municipalities, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) In cases where a municipality ases its ew registration system does not elect to use the county registration system, the registrar deputy registrar shall require -the applicant te complete two registration esrds and the registrar shall forward one ef saeh WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2597 registration eatds the first part of the registration card provided for in subsection (c) of Code Section 21-2-217 to the county registrars. Where a municipality is located in more than one county, the registrar shall forward the first part of the registration card to the county of the applicant's residence. The registrars of the county shall check the name and identifying information of each applicant against the registration cards on file in their office so as to ensure that no voter is registered twice. If the registrar finds the applicant meets the qualifications for registration in the county, the registration card shall be placed on file in the registrar's office and the applicant's name shall be added to the electors list." Section 5. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 21-3-124, relating to the designation of the form of municipal voter registration, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-3-124 to read as follows: "21-3-124. The form of municipal registration shall be specified by the governing authority, except that, if the governing authority does not elect to use the county registration list, the fetm ef the registration eals must comply with municipal registrar shall be required to register voters on the uniform registration card printed and distributed by the Secretary of State as required in Code Section 21-2-217." Section 6. Said title is further amended by adding a new Code Section 21-3-133.1 to read as follows: "21-3-133.1. (a) Not later than August 15, 1984, the registrar of each municipality of this state shall provide a list of the electors of the municipality to the registrar of the county or counties in which the municipality is located and the registrar of each county of this state shall provide a list of the electors of the county to the registrar of each municipality wholly or partially located in the county. (b) Not later than September 9, 1984: (1) The registrar of each county shall identify those persons who appear on the municipality's list and reside in such county and do not appear on the county's list and shall notify such persons by post card that they have until October 9, 1984, to register to vote in the November general election; and (2) The registrar of each municipality shall identify those persons who appear on the county's list and reside in the municipality and do not appear on the municipality's list and shall notify such persons by post card that they have until October 9, 1984, to register to vote in future municipal elections." Section 7. Said title is further amended by striking Code Section 21-2-138, relating to nonpartisan election for judicial offices, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-2-138 to read as follows: "21-2-138. The names of all candidates who have qualified with the Secretary of State for the office of judge of a superior court, Judge of the Court of Appeals, or Justice of the Supreme Court of this state and the names of all candidates who have qualified with the election superintendent for the office of judge of a state court shall be placed on the ballot in a nonpartisan primary to be held and conducted jointly with the general primary in each even-numbered year. The names of candidates nominated in such nonpartisan primary shall be placed on the official ballot in the nonpartisan election which shall be held and conducted jointly with the regular general election in each even-numbered year. No candidates for any such office shall be nominated by a political party or by a petition as a candidate of a political body or as an independent candidate. In a nonpartisan primary, candidates for any such office shall have their names placed on the nonpartisan portion of each political party ballot by complying with the requirements prescribed in Code Section 21-2-132 specifically related to such nonpartisan candidates and by paying the requisite qualifying fees as prescribed in Code Section 21-2-131. The Secretary of State may provide for the printing of independent ballots containing the names of the nonpartisan judicial candidates for those voters not affiliated with a political party. Candidates shall be listed on the official ballot in a nonpartisan primary and in a nonpartisan election as provided in Code Sections 21-2-284.1 and 21-2-285.1, respectively. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the procedures to 2598 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, be employed in conducting the nonpartisan primary and nonpartisan election of judges of state courts, judges of superior courts, Judges of the Court of Appeals, and Justices of the Supreme Court shall conform as nearly as practicable to the procedures governing general primaries and general elections; and such general primary and general election procedures as are necessary to complete this nonpartisan election process shall be adopted in a manner consistent with such nonpartisan primaries and nonpartisan elections." Section 8. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 9. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Bray of the 91st moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 940. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks V Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton,G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr The following statement was received from Representative Richardson of the 52nd: Mr. Clerk: I was off the floor and wish to be recorded as voting "aye" on the following: SB 23 SB 28 SB 321 SB 322 SB 325 SB 352 SB 392 SB 408 SB 440 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2599 Isl Eleanor Richardson, District 52 The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House substitute thereto: SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. Representative Watson of the 114th moved that the House insist on its position in substituting SB 346. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 890. By: Representatives Lee of the 72nd and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint a person to the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives in the event of a vacancy in such office; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 890 The Committee of Conference on HB 890 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 890 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District /s/Honorable J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 95th District /s/Honorable William J. Lee Representative, 72nd District /s/Honorable John D. Russell Representative, 64th District 2600 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL To amend Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, so as to provide for filling vacancies in the offices of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives; 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. Code Section 28-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election and terms of office of the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House of Representatives, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 28-3-20 to read as follows: "28-3-20. There shall be a Secretary of the Senate and a Clerk of the House of Representatives, elected by the members of each house respectively by recorded vote; and a majority of votes cast is necessary to elect. Their terms of office shall be the time for which the members of the General Assembly are elected and until their successors are elected. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives, the Speaker shall appoint a duly qualified person to fill such vacancy. The person so appointed shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Secretary of the Senate, the Assistant Secretary of the Senate shall serve as Secretary of the Senate until the next regular session." 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 repealed. Representative Russell of the 64th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 890. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster N Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2601 Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B On the motion, the ayes were 152, nays 1. The motion prevailed. Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HB 635. By: Representatives Lucas of the 102nd, Marcus of the 26th, Randall of the 101st, Daugherty of the 33rd, McKinney of the 35th and others: A BILL to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide for a credit for certain payments made to minority subcontractors pursuant to state contracts; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, so as to provide that Georgia taxable net income of corporations, partnerships, and individuals shall not include a certain portion of payments made to certain minority subcontractors by taxpayers who are parties to state contracts; to provide for all related matters; to provide for an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, and computation of income taxes, is amended by adding at the end of subsection (b) of Code Section 48-7-21, relating to Georgia taxable net income of corporations, a new paragraph (12) to read as follows: "(12) There shall be subtracted from taxable income a portion of qualified payments to minority subcontractors, as provided in Code Section 48-7-38." Section 2. Said article is further amended by replacing the period at the end of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 48-7-27, relating to Georgia taxable net income of individuals, with a semicolon and by adding thereafter a new paragraph (6) of subsection (a) to read as follows: "(6) A portion of the qualified payments to minority subcontractors, as provided in Code Section 48-7-38." Section 3. Said article is further amended by adding a new Code Section 48-7-38 to read as follows: "48-7-38. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Member of a minority' means an individual who is a member of a race which comprises less than 50 percent of the total population of the state. (2) 'Minority subcontractor' means any business which is owned by: (A) An individual who is a member of a minority who reports as his personal income for Georgia income tax purposes the income of such business; (B) A partnership in which a majority of the ownership interest is owned by one or more members of a minority who report as their personal income for Georgia income tax purposes more than 50 percent of the income of the partnership; or (C) A corporation organized under the laws of this state in which a majority of the common stock is owned by one or more members of a minority who report as 2602 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, their personal income for Georgia income tax purposes more than 50 percent of the distributed earnings of the corporation. (3) 'State contract' means a contract for the purchase by the state of goods, property, or services or for the construction of any building or structure for the state, which contract is executed by any department, board, bureau, commission, or agency of state government, by any state authority, or by any officer, official, employee, or agent of any of the foregoing. (b) In computing Georgia taxable net income of a corporation, partnership, or individual, there shall be subtracted from federal taxable income or federal adjusted gross income 10 percent of the amount of qualified payments to minority subcontractors. A payment to a minority subcontractor shall be a qualified payment if: (1) The payment is for goods, personal property, or services furnished by the minority subcontractor to the taxpayer and delivered by the taxpayer to the state in furtherance of a state contract to which the taxpayer is a party; and the payment does not exceed the value of the goods, property, or services to the taxpayer; (2) The payment is made during the taxable year for which the subtraction from federal taxable income or federal adjusted gross income is claimed; and (3) The payment is made to a subcontractor who at the time of the payment is certified as a minority contractor pursuant to subsection (d) of this Code section. (c) The total amount which may be subtracted under this Code section from federal taxable income or federal adjusted gross income of any taxpayer shall be limited to $100,000.00 per taxable year. (d) The commissioner of administrative services shall certify individuals, partnerships, and corporations which are within the definition of the term 'minority subcontractor' specified in subsection (a) of this Code section. The department may disclose to the commissioner of administrative services the income tax returns of taxpayers applying for certification as minority subcontractors. The commissioner of administrative services shall maintain and periodically revise a list of certified minority subcontractors and shall make such list available to the department and to the general public." Section 4. This Act shall become effective January 1, 1985, and shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1985. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lucas of the 102nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 635. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Adams.M N Aiken Allord Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Atkins YAuten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargen.n Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benelield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss Y Bvrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B YClark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D N Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrn Kilgore Y Lambert Lane.D N Lane.K Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Under Y Logan V Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Mangum Y Martm.t Y Martin.J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 Y McKinney McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Moody N Moore N Morion Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore Y Smith On the motion, the ayes were 108, nays 15. The motion prevailed. Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson 2603 Y Watts White ,J Y White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy ,Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 538. By: Senator Tysinger of the 41st: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for amateur radio operators, so as to provide additional requirements relative to such special license plates; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,*! Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 146, nays 0. Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White ,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 2604 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The Speaker assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for consideration: SB 469. By: Senator Coverdell of the 40th: A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to local authorization and regulation of sales of alcoholic beverages on Sunday, so as to change the provisions relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sunday in public stadiums, coliseums, and auditoriums, in certain counties and municipalities; and for other purposes. An amendment, offered by Representative McVeigh of the 155th, was read and withdrawn. 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 Aaron Adams,G N Adams.M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien N Anderscm Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M Beck Y Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss N Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell N Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCcix Crawford Y Croshy Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dcibbs Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson,N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D N Johnson,F N Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder N Logan Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morion Mostiler N Mueller Mullinax N Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall YRay N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 112, nays 45. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was Robinson Y Ross N Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts Y White.J N White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2605 SB 426. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to change the provisions relating to revocation of licenses of habitual violators; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and adopted: The Committee on Motor Vehicles moves to amend SB 426 as follows: Page 4 - line 21: delete the word "immediately" and reinsert the words "within ten" Page 4 - line 22: Reinsert the words "days of notification of such determination." The following amendment was read: Representative Groover of the 99th moves to amend SB 426 by striking from line 9, page 2, "or regulation", and by striking from line 3, page 5, "or regulation". On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alfiird Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Council Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin N Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder N Logan Y Long N Lord Y Lucas Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald N McKelvey Y McKinney McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 136, nays 15. The amendment was adopted. Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker ,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J N White.T N Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr The following amendment was read: 2606 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Representative McKinney of the 35th moves to amend SB 426 as follows: By inserting in line 15 on page 1 immediately preceding the phrase "to provide an effective date;" the following: "to amend Code Section 40-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to locations at which the uniform rules of the road law is applicable, so as to change the provisions relating to certain offenses;" By renumbering Sections 4 and 5 as Sections 5 and 6, respectively, and by adding a new Section 4 to read as follows: "Section 4. Code Section 40-6-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to locations at which the uniform rules of the road law is applicable, is amended by striking paragraph (3) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (3) to read as follows: '(3) The provisions of this chapter relating to reckless driving, driving while ttdef the influence ef intoxicating liquors e drags in violation of Code Section 40-6-391, eatA homicide by vehiclej and the duties of drivers involved in accidents and collisions as set forth in Code Sections 40-6-270 through 40-6-272 shall apply to vehicles operated upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state.'" On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderscm N Argo Athon N Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefieid Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks N Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Cham bless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copelan Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis YDean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards N Evans Felton N Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner Y Hasty N Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb Y Holmes N Hooks N Home Y Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,.! Jackson,N N Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F N Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan Y Long N Lord N Lucas N Lupton N Maddox Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore N Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett N Parham Patten N Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips,!. N Philiips.W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 56, nays 102. The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read: N Robinson N Ross Royal N Russell Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts Y White.J Y White.T N Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2607 Representative Shepard of the 71st moves to amend SB 426 by adding at the end of line 2 of page 1 the following: "to provide for exceptions to completion of certain alcohol and drug courses for obtaining a driver's license;". By striking lines 18 through 20 of page 1 and inserting in their place the following: "Section 1. Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-22, relating to persons not to be licensed, and inserting in its place the following: '(a) (1) The department shall not issue any driver's license to any person who is under the age of 16 years, except that the department may, under subsection (a) of Code Section 40-5-24, issue an instruction permit permitting the operation of a Class 1 vehicle to any person who is at least 15 years of age. On and after January 1, 1985, the department shall not issue any driver's license to any person under 18 years of age unless such person presents a certificate or other evidence acceptable to the department which indicates satisfactory completion of an alcohol and drug course as prescribed in Code Section 20-2-285.1f. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, any person who becomes 16 years of age after July jj 1984, and who fails to present evidence of having satisfactorily completed the alcohol and drug course, referred to in that paragraph (1), by that person's sixteenth birthday may be granted a waiver by that department from that course completion requirement upon a satisfactory showing to the department that taking or completing that course would impose a substantial hardship on that person and upon that person's attaining a score of at least 90 upon the written portion of any examination required under this chapter for obtaining a driver's license;, provided, however, that (3) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, a person under 18 years of age who becomes a resident of this state and who has in his immediate possession a valid license issued to him in another state or country shall not be required to take or complete the alcohol and drug course.' Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code". By redesignating former Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 as Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6. The following amendment to the Shepard amendment was read and adopted: Representative Shepard of the 71st moves to amend the Shepard amendment to SB 426 by inserting on page 2, line 5, after the word "waiver"...... "for six months". The Shepard amendment, as amended, 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: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers UiiIds Y Uark.B Y Clark.L Y Co bert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell 2608 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Cooper N Copelan Couch Y Cox Y Orawford Y Croshy Y Cummings Daughertv Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Feltnn Y Foster Y Oaler Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Havs Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Hoicoml) Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson, N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,!) Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson, R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.! Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinnev Y McVeigh ' Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Moore Y Mortem Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliyer.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,!, Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C Y Walker,!, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, as amended, the ayes were 161, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, as amended. SB 328. By: Senators Kidd of the 25th, Brannon of the 51st, Barker of the 18th, and Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 14 of Chapter 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special elections and primaries, so as to provide that the Secretary of State shall issue the call for the special elections for United States congressional representatives and for members of the General Assembly; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Allord Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson, D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2609 Y Pelers Y Pettil Y Phillips.B Y Phillips 1. Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randal! Ray Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Roval Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,!, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,.) Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Wilhams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 498. By: Senators Deal of the 49th, Peevy of the 48th, and Foster of the 50th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to vacation of public office, so as to provide for special elections to fill vacancies for the unexpired term in certain elective public offices under certain circumstances; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent: The Committee on State of Republic moves to amend SB 498 as follows: By inserting in line 6 on page 1 immediately preceding the phrase "to repeal conflicting laws", the following: "to repeal Code Section 45-5-3, relating to the election or appointment of successors to fill unexpired terms of certain officials;" By redesignating Section 2 as Section 3 and by adding a new Section 2 to read as follows: "Section 2. Code Section 45-5-3, relating to the election or appointment of successors to fill unexpired terms of certain officials, which reads as follows: '45-5-3. In all cases where the office of Governor, Senator, Representative, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, Attorney General, district attorney, Secretary of State, Comptroller General, judge of the probate court, sheriff, clerk of the superior court, tax collector, tax receiver, county treasurer, county surveyor, or coroner shall become vacant by resignation, death, or the removal of the officer before the expiration of his term, the successor to said officer shall be elected or appointed only for the remainder of the unexpired term.'", is repealed in its entirety and in lieu of said repealed Code section the following is inserted: "45-5-3. Reserved". The following substitute, offered by Representative Lawson of the 9th, was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Code Section 45-5-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filling vacancies in certain offices, so as to provide for special elections to fill vacancies for the unexpired term in certain elective public offices under certain circumstances; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to amend Code Section 2-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the term of office and filling vacancies in the office of the Commissioner of Agriculture, so as to delete the provision relative to filling a vacancy; to amend Code Section 34-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the 2610 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, election, term of office, and filling a vacancy in the office of Commissioner of Labor, so as to delete the provision relative to filling a vacancy; to repeal Code Section 45-14-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Comptroller General leaving office and the filling of vacancies in said office; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 45-5-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filling vacancies in certain offices, is amended by striking said Code section, which reads as follows: "45-5-3. In all cases where the office of Governor, Senator, Representative, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of Court of Appeals, judge of the superior court, Attorney General, district attorney, Secretary of State, Comptroller General, judge of the probate court, sheriff, clerk of the superior court, tax collector, tax receiver, county treasurer, county surveyor, or coroner shall become vacant by resignation, death, or the removal of the officer before the expiration of his term, the successor to said officer shall be elected or appointed only for the remainder of the unexpired term.", in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 45-5-3 to read as follows: "45-5-3. (a) In those instances where the law applicable to an elective public office does not provide for filling a vacancy in such office and the Governor fills such vacancy pursuant to the authority of Article V, Section II, Paragraph VIII, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution and in those instances where the Governor fills a vacancy in the office of district attorney pursuant to Article VI, Section VIII, Paragraph I, subparagraph (a) of the Constitution, the vacancy shall be filled as follows: (1) If the vacancy occurs during the final 27 months of a term of office, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term of office; or (2) If the vacancy occurs at any time prior to the time specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Governor shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy until such vacancy is filled for the unexpired term of office at a special election provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section. (b) When a special election is required to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term of office as provided by paragraph (2) of subsection (a) of this Code section, such special election shall be held on the same date as the general election which is first held following the date of the vacancy. (c) It shall be the duty of the appropriate state or local election officials to call and conduct the special elections required by subsection (b) of this Code section in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 2 of Title 21, known as the 'Georgia Election Code.' Any person elected to fill a vacancy pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall possess the qualifications to seek and hold such office provided by law applicable to the office wherein the vacancy occurred. (d) The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to a vacancy which occurs in any elective office of a municipality of this state." Section 2. Code Section 2-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the term of office, removal, and filling a vacancy in the office of Commissioner of Agriculture, is amended by striking said Code section in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 2-2-3 to read as follows: "2-2-3. The term of office of the Commissioner shall be for four years or until his successor is elected and qualified, unless he is removed in the manner prescribed by law for the removal of officers of the state government. Any vacancy in the office f 4he IlOlu Lil6 OllMJC tHltll fllS SUCCC99OF 19 ClCCtCQ 11)U CJUflllllCQ* Section 3. Code Section 34-2-3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the election, term of office, and filling a vacancy in the office of Commissioner of Labor, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2611 "(b) The Commissioner shall be elected by those persons entitled to vote for the members of the General Assembly, and his term shall be for four years. Should vacancy eeettf m this office, -the Governor -ghati %e cmpowcfcd-te appoint-any individual te f4B an uncxpircd te ef- the Commissioner ef- Labor." Section 4. Code Section 45-14-10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Comptroller General leaving office and the filling of vacancies in said office, which reads as follows: "45-14-10. If the Comptroller General shall resign or be removed, he shall immediately state his account and deliver everything pertaining to his office to his successor; or if he shall die, abscond, or absent himself for as long as 30 days without the Governor's permission, the Governor may, without delay, declare the office vacant, fill his place by appointment, examine the condition of his office, and deliver it over to the appointee.", is repealed in its entirety. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are 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 Aaron Y Adamx.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcnm Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnetl.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.) Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chamhless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,l. Y Colhert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daughertv Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dohbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Y Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.) Y Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.! Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney McVeigh Y Millbrd Y Milisaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver,!) Y Padgetl Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,!, Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkl'ield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts Y White,.! Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.H Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 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. SB 451. By: Senators Gillis of the 20th, English of the 21st, and Bryant of the 3rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 52-7-13 of the Official Code of Georgia 2612 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Annotated, relating to boating safety zones, so as to establish a boating safety zone at Richard B. Russell Dam; and for other purposes. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams,M Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benelield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,.] Jackson,N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson,D Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 147, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: SB 457. By: Senators Peevy of the 48th, Dawkins of the 45th, McKenzie of the 14th, and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war shall be issued not more than two distinctive personalized license plates free of charge; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 457 The Committee of Conference on SB 457 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 457 be adopted. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2613 FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Donn M. Peevy Senator, 48th District /s/Honorable Harrill L. Dawkins Senator, 45th District /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District Respectfully submitted, FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Jerry D. Jackson Representative, 9th District /s/Honorable Bill H. Barnett Representative, 10th District /s/Honorable Charles C. Martin Representative, 60th District A BILL To amend Code Section 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, so as to provide that certain veterans who have been prisoners of war, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates; 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 40-2-71.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to special license plates for former prisoners of war, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Owners of motor vehicles who are veterans of the armed forces of the United States, who have been prisoners of war, who were discharged under honorable conditions, and who are residents of this state, upon complying with the motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, shall be issued one distinctive personalized license plate free of charge and, upon the payment of the appropriate taxes and registration fees, shall be issued additional distinctive personalized license plates. Such license plate plates shall be fastened to the rear of the vehicle vehicles." 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 repealed. Representative Jackson of the 9th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 457. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargernn Y Harm's Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsons Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,.! Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambles! Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.l. Y Colherl Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Council Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Croshy Y Cummin^s Daughertv Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dohbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Fellon Y Foster Y C.aler Y Ginsberg Godhee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomh Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson, N Y Jackson.W >hnson,D )hnson,F ihnson.G >hnson,R ihnson,S piles Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y I.awson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Lone 2614 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lord Y I.ucas Y Luptun Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,.] Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney McVeiuh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Mortem Y Mostiler Y Muelier Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,!, Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard On the motion, the ayes were 166, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 733. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th and Wilson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the creation of special community improvement districts for the purpose of providing governmental services; and for other purposes. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 108. By: Senators Walker of the 19th, Horton of the 17th, English of the 21st and others: A BILL to amend Code Section 1706-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bail in criminal cases, so as to deny appeal bonds to convicted felons sentenced to serve three or more years; and for other purposes. By unanimous consent, the following Committee substitute was read and withdrawn: A BILL To amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bail in criminal cases, so as to delete provisions relating to termination of appeal bonds when the right to appeal terminates; to deny appeal bonds to certain convicted felons; to provide for the allowance of appeal bonds for persons sentenced to serve less than seven years; 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 17-6-1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to bail in criminal cases, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d), which reads as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2615 "(d) Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) No appeal bond shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, or aircraft hijacking and who has been sentenced to serve a period of incarceration of seven years or more. The granting of an appeal bond to a person who has been convicted of any other crime shall be in the discretion of the convicting court. Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies." 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 repealed. The following substitute, offered by Representative Ramsey of the 3rd, was read and adopted: A BILL To amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to delete provisions relating to termination of appeal bonds when the right to appeal terminates; to deny appeal bonds to certain convicted felons; to provide for the allowance of appeal bonds for persons sentenced to serve less than seven years; to provide that a person who has been previously convicted under the laws of another state or of the United States shall be punished in the same manner as a person previously convicted of a felony in this state; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Code Section 17-6-1, relating to bail in criminal cases, which reads as follows: "(d) Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies.", and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) No appeal bond shall be granted to any person who has been convicted of murder, rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, or aircraft hijacking and who has been sentenced to serve a period of incarceration of seven years or more. The granting of an appeal bond to a person who has been convicted of any other crime shall be in the discretion of the convicting court. Appeal bonds shall terminate when the right of appeal terminates, and such bonds shall not be effective as to any petition or application for writ of certiorari unless the court in which the petition or application is filed so specifies." Section 2. Said title is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 17-10-7, relating to punishment of criminals who have been previously convicted of felonies, and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Any person convicted of a felony offense in this state or having been convicted under the laws of any other state or of the United States of a crime which if committed within this state would be a felony and sentenced to confinement in a penal institution, who shall afterwards commit a felony punishable by confinement in a penal institution, shall be sentenced to undergo the longest period of time prescribed for the punishment of the subsequent offense of which he stands convicted, provided that, unless otherwise provided by law, the trial judge may, in his discretion, probate or suspend the maximum sentence prescribed for the offense." 2616 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 repealed. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch N Bray N Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Buck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn N Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F N Johnson,G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Y Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan N Long Y Lord N Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morion Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett YTwiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep N Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Watson Watts N White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williarns,R Y Wilson YWood Y Workman Y Yeargin N Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, the ayes were 129, nays 33. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute. The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HR 734. By: Representatives Williams of the 48th, Redding of the 50th, and Robinson of the 58th: A RESOLUTION creating the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Creating the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission; and for other purposes. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2617 WHEREAS, the state-wide legislation establishing magistrate courts in Georgia has resulted in potentially conflicting judicial jurisdiction in DeKalb County; and WHEREAS, the complexities of resolving the administrative and judicial issues relating to such courts in DeKalb County require intensive investigation; and WHEREAS, the best interest of DeKalb citizens will be served by a coordinated local and state approach to resolving these issues. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that, there is created the DeKalb County Recorder's Court and Magistrate Court Study Commission which shall be composed of nine members as follows: (1) Three members to be appointed by a majority vote of the DeKalb County House Delegation; (2) Three members to be appointed by a majority vote of the DeKalb County Senate Delegation; (3) One member to be a judge of the Superior Court of DeKalb County appointed by the chief judge of said court; (4) One member to be a judge of the State Court of DeKalb County to be appointed by the chief judge of said court; and (5) One member to be a county commissioner to be appointed by the chairman of the county commission. The commission shall select a chair and a vice-chair by vote of the members at the first meeting. The commission may elect such other officers as it deems advisable and shall establish such quorum, attendance, and other rules as it deems necessary. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall undertake a study of all aspects of the DeKalb County system and shall study the coordination, design, and functions of the Recorder's and Magistrate Courts of DeKalb County. The commission may conduct such meetings at such places and at such times as it may deem necessary or convenient to enable it to perform fully and effectively its duties and accomplish the objectives and purposes of this resolution. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the commission shall make a report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations for the improvement of the DeKalb County system of Recorder's and Magistrate Courts, including any proposed legislation, to the DeKalb County House and Senate Delegations on or before December 1, 1984, on which date the commission shall stand abolished. Representative Williams of the 48th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 734. 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 adheres to its amendment and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department 2618 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Garner of the 30th, Barnes of the 33rd, and Trulock of the 10th. The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 94. By: Representative Selman of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disability benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide for the payment of disability benefits to certain persons who were previously members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and who, upon becoming disabled, were denied disability benefits; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 623. By: Representatives McKinney of the 35th, Childers of the 15th, Selman of the 32nd, Burruss of the 20th, and Clark of the 55th: A RESOLUTION creating the Joint Committee to Study the Creation of Separate Mental Health and Mental Retardation Divisions; and for other purposes. The Senate adheres to its substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the House: HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Barnes of the 33rd, Kidd of the 25th, and Dean of the 31st. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bills of the Senate were taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 378. By: Senator Burton of the 5th: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for motor vehicles owned by a school or educational institution and used for transporting handicapped students; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 126, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2619 SB 452. By: Senator Reddish of the 6th: A BILL to amend Chapter 16 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to qualifications and training requirements for sheriffs, so as to provide for exemptions under certain circumstances for sheriffs who are unable to comply with the annual training requirements specified by law due to medical disability or providential cause; and for other purposes. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, was agreed to. On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 106, nays 0. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. SB 415. By: Senator Perry of the 7th: A BILL to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to hunting wildlife, so as to provide restrictions on the hunting of feral hogs; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read and withdrawn by unanimous consent: The Committee on Game, Fish and Recreation moves to amend SB 415 as follows: By inserting a new phrase in line 15, page 2, between the word "hogs" and the ";" to read as follows: "or hunting feral hogs by means other than a firearm or bow and arrow". The following substitute, offered by Representative Twiggs of the 4th, was read: A BILL To amend Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, so as to provide for the classification and issuance of falconry permits; to provide for the issuance of raptor propagation permits; to provide restrictions on the hunting of feral hogs; to prohibit certain activities in the hunting of feral hogs; to prohibit hunting feral hogs on the land of another without permission; to prohibit hunting feral hogs on baited fields or from a vehicle; to prohibit hunting feral hogs with certain lights; to require hunters to wear certain clothing at certain times; to authorize the Board of Natural Resources by rules or regulations to regulate or control the hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas; 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. Title 27 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to game and fish, is amended by striking subsection (b) of Code Section 27-2-17, relating to falconry permits and activities, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) There shall be three classes of falconry permits: apprentice, general, and master. Prior to the issuance of any falconry permit, the applicant shall be required to answer correctly 80 percent of the questions on an examination administered by the department relating to the basic biology, care, and handling of raptors; the literature on raptors; and the laws and regulations pertaining to raptors; and ether pertinent subject matter. Permits to take, transport, or possess raptors shall be issued in accordance with the standards, requirements, and limitations set forth in 50 CFR Parts 17 and 21, as amended through February lj 1984. Minimum rcquircareats and limitations (or each class effalconry permit *e as follows: 2620 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, he applicant musfc / A \ p.> pj. TiTflnf- \A yrnra old' IB/ IT OP. Tne tipst two years ne posse99cs an apppenticc pcpmit) nave ft sponsor who poaacaaca & valid general ef master falconry permit and who has ne mere than twe other apprentice falconers; DO B1OF& tllftH OUC PftptOf and PCpl&CC tniS PSptOP HO mOPe tfian any ^3 month period; and } Possess enly an American kestrel (Falco aparvcriua), a red tail hawk (Butco iccnsis), er a rcd-ahouldcrcd hawh {Butee lincatua); ^Fhe applicant i /VrAtJ\ ' P 0U- a_At |Kn!Hn3irl>f T-I OQ yTTcr-tntrtfoi Un1lrUlJ- v*5/ ' .Have OT least two yeaps~ cxpcPiencc IR tnc practice of taiconpy at tfte apppcn* tice leveij { ) Possess e ere than twe raptors and et obtain ere titan twe raptors fer replacement birds dwtflgany -t4i month period; aad (IT^ " * JNot taKe) tpanspoFt) &t poaaeas any ^oicton ea^ic "&t any species listed nt& threatened r endangered in 68 FR Part H {M79te ^3) be applicant! \A/ ' oiiaii nave at least live years expcPICnee "tft ttte practice 01 idiconfy at tfte general etasa level; {B) May net poaacsa ere tiian three raptors and may net ebtainmere than twe replacement raptera dwing any 4^ month period; tmteaa authorized in writing under eO FR Part 88 (1070); and May net take, transport, er posscoa sartef the three-bird limitation mere tnan one raptor listed as tnpeatencd wi ou \JP it rart ~rt \i\j iu) t 'and tnen only ~w accopuance wrtft prior written appPOvai issued Dy tne dipcctop "Oi me united otatcs Fish and WfldWe Service ptsant te 9 GFR Part W (1070)." Section 2. Said title is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 27-2-17, relating to falconry permits and activities, a new subsection (t) to read as follows: "(t) The department may issue raptor propagation permits subject to the standards, requirements, and limitations set forth in 50 CFR Section 21.30, as amended through February 1, 1984. All applications must be made in writing and submitted together with a completed application for a federal raptor propagation permit prepared in accordance with 50 CFR Section 21.30, as amended through February 1, 1984." Section 3. Said title is further amended by adding at the end of Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 27, relating to general provisions applicable to hunting wildlife, a new Code Section 27-3-24 to read as follows: "27-3-24. (a) It shall be unlawful to hunt, or engage in the hunting of, feral hogs: (1) Upon the lands of another or enter upon the lands of another in pursuit of feral hogs without first obtaining permission from the landowner or lessee of such land or the lessee of the game rights of such land; (2) Upon any land which is posted without having the permission required by paragraph (1) of this Code section in writing and carried upon the person; (3) Upon, over, around, or near any land or place upon which any corn, wheat, or other grains, salts, apples, or other feeds or bait which would constitute a lure, attraction, or enticement for any feral hog has been placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered or upon, over, around, or near any such place for a period of ten days following the complete removal of all such feed or bait; provided, however, this paragraph shall not prohibit the use of bait described in this paragraph for the purpose of trapping feral hogs or hunting feral hogs by means other than a firearm or bow and arrow; (4) From within a vehicle or while riding on a vehicle at night and with the use of a light; (5) At night with a light, except that a light which does not exceed six volts or a fuel-type lantern may be carried on the person of a hunter and used for locating feral hogs; or WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2621 (6) During the firearms deer season unless the hunter and each person accompanying the hunter are wearing a total of at least 500 square inches of daylight fluorescent orange material as an outer garment and such material or garment is worn above the waistline, and may include a head covering. (b) The Board of Natural Resources is authorized by rules or regulations to control and regulate the hunting or taking of feral hogs on wildlife management areas." Section 4. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read: Representatives Johnson of the 70th and Thomas of the 69th move to amend the Twiggs of the 4th Floor substitute to SB 415 as follows: By inserting in line 4 on page 1 immediately following the word and semicolon "permits;" the following: "to provide for a one-week open season for hunting deer in the northern region of Georgia;". By renumbering Sections 3 and 4 as Sections 4 and 5, respectively, and by adding a new Section 3 to read as follows: "Section 3. Said title is further amended by adding between subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section 27-3-15, relating to hunting seasons and bag limits, a new subsection (c.l) to read as follows: '(c.l) There shall be an open season in the northern region of Georgia, as defined by rules and regulations of the board, for hunting deer with bows and arrows during the second full week in December of each year, provided the regular hunting season is closed during such second week in December. If the regular hunting season is open during the second week in December, the week for hunting deer with bows and arrows in the northern region of Georgia shall be the first full week immediately following the close of the regular season. Bows and arrows which are authorized for hunting deer during the regular hunting season by Code Section 27-3-4 may be used for hunting deer in the northern region of Georgia during the week provided for in this subsection for hunting with bows and arrows.'" On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G N Adams.M N Aiken N Alford N Alien N Anderson N Argo N Athon N Atkins N Auten Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B N Barnett.M NBeck N Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster N Bostick N Branch NBray N Brooks N Brown.G N Brown.J NBuck Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter N Chambles! N Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman N Colwell Connell Cooper N Copelan N Couch NCox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Dunn N Edwards N Evans N Felton N Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin N Greene N Greer Groover N Hamilton.D Hamilton.G N Manner N Hasty N Hays N Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb Holmes N Hooks Home N Hudson N Irvin N Isakson N Jackson,J Jackson,N N Jackson,W N Johnson,D N Johnson.F Y Johnson,G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan N Long NLord N Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,,! N Matthews N McDonald N McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody 2622 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D N Padgett N Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L N Phillips.W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey Ramsey N Randall NRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson NRoss N Royal Y Russell N Selman N Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend N Triplet! N Twiggs N Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts White.J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H N Williams.R N Wilson N Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 19, nays 139. The amendment was lost. The Floor substitute was adopted. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y MartinJ Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr 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. Due to mechanical malfunction, the vote of Representative Coleman of the 118th was not recorded on the preceding roll call. He wished to vote "aye" thereon. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2623 The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has agreed to the House substitute, as amended by the Senate, to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 23. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 35-1-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stolen motor vehicles and the filing of reports in connection therewith, so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle which has been stolen and subsequently recovered shall not be charged storage fees on the recovered motor vehicle; and for other purposes. Representative Isakson of the 21st moved that the House reconsider its action in giving the requisite constitutional majority to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 378. By: Senator Burton of the 5th: A BILL to amend Part 2 of Article 10 of Chapter 5 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles, so as to provide an exemption from ad valorem taxation for motor vehicles owned by a school or educational institution and used for transporting handicapped students; and for other purposes. The motion prevailed. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, SB 378 was again taken up for consideration. 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 Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall 2624 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 159, 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 adheres to its disagreement to the House substitute and has appointed a Committee of Conference to confer with a like committee on the part of the House on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. The President has appointed on the part of the Senate the following: Senators Barker of the 18th, Kidd of the 25th, and Bryant of the 3rd. The Speaker assumed the Chair. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 248. By: Senator Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public disclosure by candidates of campaign contributions and expenditures, so as to change the defi- nition of expenditure; and for other purposes. The following Committee substitute was read: A BILL To amend Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public disclosure by candidates of campaign contributions and expenditures, so as to change the definition of expenditure; to change the reporting provisions; to change the provisions relative to notice of qualification by filing officers; to change the provisions relative to the per diem of members of the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission; to increase the amount of the civil penalties for failure to file a campaign financing disclosure report; to provide for the filing of campaign disclosure reports in run-off elections; to provide for the assessment and collection of civil penalties; to provide for court costs in certain civil actions; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 5 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public disclosure by candidates of campaign contributions and expenditures, is amended WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2625 by striking paragraph (6) of Code Section 21-5-3, relating to definitions relative to disclosure reports of campaign contributions and expenditures, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (6) to read as follows: "(6) 'Expenditure' means a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money or anything of value made for the purpose of influencing the nomination for election or election of any person for the offices provided for in Code Section 21-5-2, the recall of a public official holding elective office, or the influencing of voter approval or rejection of a proposed constitutional amendment or a state-wide referendum, but the term specifically shall not include the value of personal services performed by persons who serve without compensation from any source and on a voluntary basis. 'Expenditure' shall also include the payment of a qualifying fee for and in behalf of any candidate; except as is provided i subsections 4& through {f) ef- Code Section 21-6-6." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-5-5, relating to campaign financial disclosure reports to be filed, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-5-5 to read as follows: "21-5-5. (a) (1) The candidate or the chairman or treasurer of each campaign committee organized to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate for any office provided for in Code Section 21-5-2, except county and municipal offices, and the chairman or treasurer of every campaign committee designed to bring about the recall of a public officer or designed to bring about the approval or rejection by the voters of any proposed constitutional amendment or state-wide referendum shall file with the Secretary of State the required campaign financing disclosure reports. A candidate for any state office or the chairman or treasurer of his campaign committee shall file a copy of each of his reports with the judge of the probate court of the county of his residence. (2) Any campaign committee which accepts contributions or makes expenditures designed to bring about the approval or rejection by the voters of any proposed question which is to appear on the ballot in any county or municipal election shall file a campaign financing disclosure report as prescribed by this chapter; provided, however, that such report shall only be required if such campaign committee has received contributions which total more than $500.00 or if such campaign committee has made expenditures which total more than $500.00. (3) A candidate for county office or for justice of the peace or the chairman or treasurer of his campaign committee shall file the required campaign financing disclosure reports with the judge of the probate court in the respective county of election. (4) A candidate for municipal office or his campaign committee shall file the reports with the municipal clerk in the respective municipality of election or, if there is no clerk, with the chief executive officer of the municipality. (b) All reports shall list the following: (1) The amount, name, and mailing address of any person making a contribution of $101.00 or more, including the purchase of tickets for events such as dinners, luncheons, rallies, and similar fund-raising events; (2) The name and mailing address and occupation or place of employment of any person to whom an expenditure of $101.00 or more is made and the amount and general purpose of such expenditure; (3) When a contribution consists of a loan, advance, or other extension of credit, the report shall also contain the name of the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit and the names, mailing addresses, occupations, and places of employment of all persons having any liability for repayment of the loan, advance, or extension of credit; and, if any such persons shall have a fiduciary relationship to the lending institution or party making the advance or extension of credit, the report shall specify it. (c) Campaign committees which accept contributions or make expenditures designed to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate shall file campaign financing disclosure reports 45 days and 15 days before the primary election and ten days after the primary election. Candidates in a general or special election campaign shall make such reports 15 days prior to the general or special election, and all candidates shall 2626 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, make a final campaign disclosure report not later than December 31 of the year in which the election occurs. All candidates shall have a five-day grace period in filing the required reports. If a run-off election is required following a general or special election, candidates in such an election shall make such reports six days prior to the run-off election and shall have a two-day grace period in filing the required report, with the exception that if an election is scheduled on a Wednesday, the grace period shall end the Friday preceding the election. The mailing of said reports by United States mail with adequate postage thereon, within the required filing time, shall be prima-facie evidence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Code section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing such report or statement taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths. Each report required in the calendar year of the election shall contain cumulative totals of all contributions which have been received and all expenditures which have been made in support of the campaign in question and which are required, or previously have been required, to be reported. (d) In the event any candidate covered by this chapter has no opposition in either a primary or a general election and receives no contribution of $101.00 or more, said candidate shall only be required to make the initial and final report as required under this chapter. {) Where candidate ef campaign committee has accepted contributions r node HlCllKro 9U6I1 1 niOPItt ftllOR ftS Tn PCCOfttS Of "toC CARu 1Q.Q16 "Of II IS COHlWllttOC SflOW tHd 9UCn 111lOFIDfltlOn ft9 IS Ovfl6fWl8C KHOWH tO til6 Cfi.HCt1QQIC OF ITICHIDCP9 Or 11IS CODMMIttCC regarding streh prior contributiona and cxpcnditurca. (I) (e) A supplemental campaign financing disclosure report shall be filed by each person elected to an office covered by this chapter no later than December 31 of each year following the year in which the election occurs. If no contribution is received or expenditure made which is required to be reported under this chapter between the date of the last campaign financing report filed pursuant to this chapter and December 31 of any year, a supplemental campaign financing disclosure report shall not be required by this chapter. {fj Any campaign committee which accepts contributions or makes expenditures designed to bring about the recall of a public official shall file campaign financing disclosure reports with the Secretary of State as follows: (1) An initial report shall be filed within 15 days of the date when the official recall petition forms were issued to the sponsors; (2) A second report shall be filed 45 days after the filing of the initial report; (3) A third report shall be filed within 15 days after the expiration date for acquiring signatures on the recall petition; (4) A final report shall be filed prior to December 31 of the year in which the recall election is held; and (5) In the case of state officials; or county officials, a copy of each of the reports shall also be filed with the judge of the probate court in the county of residence of the official sought to be recalled. In the case of municipal officials, a copy of the reports shall also be filed with the municipal clerk in the municipality of residence of the official sought to be recalled or, if there is no clerk, with the chief executive officer of the municipality. {fc> (g) Any campaign committee which accepts contributions or makes expenditures designed to bring about the approval or rejection by the voters of a proposed constitutional amendment or a state-wide referendum shall file a campaign financing disclosure report with the Secretary of State 15 days prior to the date of the election and shall file a final report prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held, (t) (h) (1) Any campaign committee which accepts contributions or makes expenditures designed to bring about the approval or rejection by the voters of any proposed question which is to appear on the ballot in any county or municipal election shall file a campaign financing disclosure report as prescribed by this chapter, provided that such report shall only be required if such campaign committee has received contributions which total more than $500.00 or if such campaign committee has made expenditures which total more than $500.00. All advertising pertaining to referendums must WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2627 identify the principal officer of said campaign committee by containing the name and title of the principal officer. (2) If a campaign committee is required to file a report under paragraph (1) of this subsection, said report shall be filed with the judge of the probate court of the county in the case of a county election or with the municipal clerk in the case of a municipal election. Any such report shall be filed 15 days prior to the date of the election; and a final report shall be filed prior to December 31 of the year in which the election is held." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-5-7, relating to the duty of the chairman or treasurer of a campaign committee to keep records, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-5-7 to read as follows: "21-5-7. {a} It shall be the duty of the chairman or treasurer of any campaign committee which accepts contributions or makes expenditures to keep a detailed and exact account of: (1) The amounts of all contributions made to the campaign committee; (2) The name and mailing address of every person making any contributions and the amount of such contributions; (3) All expenditures made by the candidate or the campaign committee; and (4) The name and mailing address of every person to whom an expenditure is made and the amount and general purpose thereof." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of Code Section 21-5-9, relating to the duties of filing officer, and inserting in lieu thereof a new paragraph (1) to read as follows: "(1) The names of all candidates and offices sought in a special election, when held at a time other than election dates scheduled by law or charter, within ten days of the close of the qualification period; and". Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 21-5-11, relating to creation, composition, and powers of State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 21-5-11, to read as follows: "21-5-11. (a) There is created the State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Commission. (b) The commission shall be composed of five members. The initial membership of the commission shall be appointed as follows: one member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State for an initial term of office of two years; one member shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor for an initial term of office of three years; one member shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for an initial term of office of four years; and two members, not more than one of whom shall be from the same political party, shall be appointed by the Governor for initial terms of office of five years and six years, respectively. The terms of office of initial members shall commence on May 1, 1975. Members of the commission shall not serve for more than one term of office. Upon the expiration of a member's term of office, a new member, appointed in the same manner as the member whose term of office expired, shall become a member of the commission and shall serve for a term of office of five years and until his successor is duly appointed and qualified. If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the commission, a new member shall be appointed to the unexpired term of office by the state official who appointed the vacating member. (c) Any person who (1) has qualified to run for any federal, state, or local public office within a period of five years prior to his appointment, (2) has held any federal, state, or local public office within a period of five years prior to his appointment, or (3) serves as an officer of any political party, whether such office is elective or appointive and whether such office exists on a local, state, or national level, shall be ineligible to serve as a member of the commission; provided, however, that any member of the commission who, on April 1, 1977, was also serving as an officer of a political party on a local, state, or national level shall not be ineligible, by virtue of this Code section, during 2628 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, the remainder of the term of commission office which such member is serving on said date. The commission shall elect a chairman and shall adopt rules and regulations as required by subsection (a) of Code Section 50-13-3. All rules of the commission shall be promulgated in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' (d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed in an amount of $36.00 per diem equal to the per diem received by the General Assembly for each day or portion thereof spent in serving as members of the commission. They shall be paid their necessary traveling expenses while engaged in the business of the commission. No member shall receive per diem or travel expenses for more than 20 days per year. (e) The commission shall have the authority: (1) To employ an executive secretary and such additional staff as the commission deems necessary to carry out the powers delegated to the commission by this chapter; (2) To promulgate and adopt rules and regulations as defined in Chapter 13 of Title 50; (3) To issue subpoenas to compel any person to appear, give sworn testimony, or produce documentary or other evidence; and (4) To institute and prosecute actions in the superior courts, in its own name, seeking to enjoin or restrain any violation or threatened violation of this chapter. (f) The commission shall have the following duties: (1) To prescribe forms to be used in complying with this chapter; (2) To prepare and publish a manual setting forth recommended uniform methods of accounting and reporting for use by persons required to file statements and reports by this chapter; (3) To accept and file any information voluntarily supplied that exceeds the requirements of this chapter; (4) To develop a filing, coding, and cross-indexing system consonant with the pur- poses of this chapter; (5) To adopt a retention standard for records of the commission in accordance with Chapter 18 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Records Act'; (6) To prepare and publish such other reports and technical studies as in its judg- ment will tend to promote the purposes of this chapter; (7) To provide for wide public dissemination of such summaries and reports; (8) To determine whether the required statements and reports have been filed and, if so, whether they conform to the requirements of this chapter; (9) To make investigations, subject to the limitations contained in Code Section 21-5-12, with respect to the statements and reports filed under this chapter and with respect to alleged failure to file any statements or reports required under this chapter and, upon receipt of the written complaint of any person, verified under oath, to the best information, knowledge, and belief, by the person making same, with respect to an alleged violation of any part of this chapter, provided that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or encumber the right of the commission to initiate on probable cause an investigation on its own cognizance as it deems necessary to ful- fill its obligations under this chapter; (10) To conduct a preliminary investigation, subject to the limitations contained in Code Section 21-5-12, of the merits of a written complaint by any person who believes that a violation of this chapter has occurred, verified under oath, to the best information, knowledge, and belief by the person making same; and, if there are found no reasonable grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, the complaint shall be dismissed, subject to being reopened upon discovery of additional evidence or relevant material. If the commission determines that there are such reasonable grounds, it shall give notice by summoning the persons believed to have committed the violation to a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted in all respects in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The complainant shall be given an acknowledgment and status report within ten days of registering said complaint and shall be given an estimate of the time required to complete said investigation. The commission may file a complaint charging violations of this chapter, and any WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2629 person aggrieved by the final decision of the commission is entitled to judicial review in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 50; provided, however, that nothing in this Code section shall be construed to limit or encumber the right of the commission to initiate on probable cause an investigation on its own cognizance as it deems necessary to fulfill its obligations under this chapter; (11) To report suspected violations of law to the appropriate law enforcement authority; (12) To issue, upon request, and publish advisory opinions on the requirements of this chapter, based on a real or hypothetical set of circumstances; (13) To issue orders, after the completion of appropriate proceedings, directing compliance with this chapter or prohibiting the actual or threatened commission of any conduct constituting a violation, which order may include a provision requiring the violator: (A) To cease and desist from committing further violations; (B) To make public complete statements, in corrected form, containing the information required by this chapter; (C) To order the payment of civil penalties not to exceed $100.00 $250.00 for each failure to file a report required by this chapter; (14) To make public its conclusion that a violation has occurred and the nature thereof; (15) To petition the superior court within the county where the hearing was or is being conducted for the enforcement of any order issued in connection with such hearing; and (16) To report to the General Assembly and the Governor at the close of each fiscal year concerning the action taken during that time, the names, salaries, and duties of all individuals employed and the funds disbursed, and to make such further report on the matters within its jurisdiction as may appear desirable. (g) The Secretary of State, through his office, shall perform the ministerial functions which the commission may require. The office of the Secretary of State shall be designated as the place where the public may file papers or correspond with the commission and receive any form or instruction from the commission. The Secretary of State or his designee shall serve as secretary to the commission." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding between Code Sections 21-5-11 and 21-5-12 a new Code section, to be designated Code Section 21-5-11.1, to read as follows: "21-5-11.1. (a) A civil penalty shall not be assessed against any person pursuant to the provisions of this chapter except after notice and hearing as provided by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the 'Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.' The amount of any civil penalty finally assessed shall be recoverable by a civil action brought in the name of the commission. All moneys recovered pursuant to this Code section shall be deposited in the state treasury. (b) The Attorney General of this state shall, upon complaint by the commission, or may, upon his own initiative if after examination of the complaint and evidence he believes a violation has occurred, bring an action in the superior court in the name of the commission for civil penalties assessed against any person violating any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation duly issued by the commission. (c) In any action brought by the Attorney General to enforce any of the provisions of this chapter or of any rule or regulation issued by the commission, the judgment, if in favor of the commission, may provide that the defendant pay to the commission the costs incurred by the commission in the prosecution of such action." Section 7. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read: Representative Felton of the 22nd moves to amend the House Committee substitute to SB 248 by adding after the word "actions" on line 14 of page 1 the following: 2630 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, "; to provide for disclosure of financial interests by candidates". By adding a new section preceding Section 8, to be appropriately numbered, to read as follows: "Section . Said chapter is further amended by adding preceding Code Section 21-5-6, a new Code Section 21-5-5.2 to read as follows: '21-5-5.2. Every candidate who qualifies for nomination for election or for election to any office listed in Code Section 21-5-2 shall file with the Secretary of State a disclosure of financial interests, which shall name all corporations, companies, firms, state or local governmental organizations, research organizations, and educational or other institutions in which the candidate is serving as employee, officer, member, owner, trustee, director, expert, adviser, consultant, or legal counsel, with or without compensation.'" By renumbering the remaining sections accordingly. On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 6, nays 103. The amendment was lost. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Walker of the 115th, Isakson of the 21st, Colbert of the 23rd, Lambert of the 66th, and Bray of the 91st move to amend the House Committee Substitute to SB 248 by adding on line 14 of page 1 after the word and symbol "actions;" the following: "to provide for the filing of disclosure of financial interests by candidates for certain offices; to provide a definition; to require disclosure of financial interest reports to be filed; to prescribe the contents of such reports;". By adding after line 34 of page 14 the following: "Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by adding between Code Section 21-5-5 and Code Section 21-5-6 a new Code Section 21-5-5.1 to read as follows: '21-5-5.1. (a) As used in this Code section, the term "business entity" means any corporation, partnership, limited partnership, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, or trust. (b) Every candidate who qualifies for nomination or election to any office of this state which office is voted on by the electors of the entire state shall file with the Secretary of State a disclosure of financial interests report. (c) All disclosure of financial interests reports shall contain the following information: (1) The name, mailing address, and the office to which the candidate seeks nomination or election; (2) All direct ownership interests of the total assets or capital stock of any business entity, including the name of the business entity in which such ownership interest is held, where: (A) Such ownership interest is more than 10 percent; or (B) Such ownership interest has a fair market value of more than $20,000.00; and (3) All direct ownership interests which have a fair market value of over $20,000.00 in: (A) Real property, including the county and state in which such property is located; and (B) Intangible property, including the type of such property, exclusive of that listed under paragraph (2) of this subsection. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2631 (d) The requirement to disclose certain ownership interests in certain business entities as required by paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of this Code section shall not be construed to include a requirement to disclose the existing or subsequently acquired investments, holdings, or assets of such business entities. (e) The disclosure of financial interests report, required by subsection (b) of this Code section, shall be filed no later than 20 days following the date when a candidate qualifies for nomination for election or for election. All candidates shall have a fiveday grace period in filing the required reports. The mailing of said reports by United States mail with adequate postage thereon, within the required filing time, shall be prima-facie evidence of filing. A report or statement required to be filed by this Code section shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the person filing such report or statement taken before an officer authorized to administer oaths.'" ure "B8y".striking from line 1 of page 15 the figure "7" and inserting in lieu thereof the fig- The Committee substitute, as amended, was adopted. The report of the Committee, which was favorable to the passage of the Bill, by substitute, was agreed to, as amended. On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett,B Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y BrownJ YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg YGodbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson ,J Jackson,N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane,D N Lane,R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder YLogan YLong NLord N Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,,! Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, by substitute, as amended, the ayes were 153, nays 5. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed, by substitute, as amended. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: 2632 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Mr. Speaker: The Senate has passed, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: HB 1362. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th, Adams of the 36th, Greer of the 39th, Holmes of the 28th, Couch of the 40th, and Daugherty of the 33rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 48-13-51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the levy by counties and municipalities of an excise tax on charges to the public for rooms and lodging, so as to change the limitation on the aggregate amount of taxes which may be levied on charges for rooms and lodging; and for other purposes. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 319 The Committee of Conference on SB 319 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 319 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Wayne Garner Senator, 30th District /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District /s/Honorable Roy E. Barnes Senator, 33rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Tommy Chambless Representative, 133rd District /s/Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 95th District /s/Honorable Calvin Smyre Representative, 92nd District A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital or nursing home without impairing certain laws or instruments; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital authorities, so as to limit the types of hospital authority meetings governed by Chapter 14 of Title 50 and Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to the conduct of meetings of certain departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, municipalities, counties, commissions, and authorities; to limit the type of hospital authority records which shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records; to provide that certain local governing authorities shall be entitled to disclosure of certain records and contracts; to provide for WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2633 confidentiality; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-7-11 at the end thereof to read as follows: "31-7-11. (a) Whenever any person dies in a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title, in any federal hospital operating within this state, or any nursing home operated within this state, such hospital or nursing home shall be authorized but shall not be required to transfer possession of any property, tangible or intangible, of such patient which is in the possession of the hospital or nursing home, to the following persons: (1) To the person designated by the patient in writing upon admission to the hospital or nursing home, if any; (2) To the surviving spouse of the patient, if any; (3) If no surviving spouse, to any adult child of the patient, and if no such adult child, to any person acting in loco parentis of any minor child; (4) If no surviving spouse or surviving children, to either parent of the patient; (5) If none of the above, then to any brother or sister of the patient; or (6) If none of the above, to the person assuming responsibility for burial of the patient. (b) The transfer of possession to the surviving spouse or any of the other family members or persons listed in subsection (a) of this Code section shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the hospital or nursing home of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the patient, or any other person as relates to the property transferred. Such distribution is authorized to be made as provided in this Code section without the necessity of administration of the estate of the patient and without the necessity of obtaining an order that no administration of such estate is necessary. (c) The transfer of possession provided for in this Code section shall in no way affect the legal ownership or title to any property so transferred. (d) The provisions of any law of descent or distribution or any will or other instrument providing for disposition of property shall not be impaired by this Code section, and any person to whom property is transferred pursuant to this Code section may be required to transfer that property in conformity with the disposition of property required by such laws of descent or distribution or such will or other instrument." Section 2. Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital authorities, is amended by striking Code Section 31-7-96, relating to the construction of said article, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-7-96 to read as follows: "31-7-96. This article, being necessary for the welfare of the citizens of the state, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof; and insofar as this article may be inconsistent with any other law, whether by charter of any political subdivision of the state or otherwise, this article shall be controlling. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 or Chapter 80 of Title 36. a hospital authority shall be deemed subject to such chapters only for those meetings of the full authority at which final action is taken regarding the budget allocation of public moneys received by such authority from the county or municipal corporation of such authority's area of operation. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. only those records of a hospital authority which reflect final action taken by the full authority regarding the budget allocation of public moneys received by such authority from the county or municipal corporation of such authority's area of operation shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Local governing authorities which provide funding for the operation of a hospital authority shall be entitled to disclosure of all 2634 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, financial records and contracts of such hospital authority, and all financial records furnished to a governing authority under this Code section shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties." 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 repealed. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 319. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.K Y Barnett,M YBeck Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch NBray Y Brooks Brown.G N Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford Y Crosby . Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Dover Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Irvin Isakson Y JacksonJ Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones N Karrh Kilgore Lambert Lane.D Y Lane,R Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Lee Y Linder YLogan YLong YLord Lucas Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 110, nays 10. The motion prevailed. Maddox Mangum Y Martin,C Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y MiUsaps Moody Moore Y Morton Mostiler X Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y 01iver,D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips,W V Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Randall Ray Y Reaves Y Redding N Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker,L Ware Y Watson Watts Y White,J White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's appointment of a Committee of Conference thereon: SB 346. By: Senators Barker of the 18th and Kidd of the 25th: A BILL to amend Code Section 31-7-72 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the creation of hospital authorities, so as to change the maximum number of members of a hospital authority; and for other purposes. Representative Coleman of the 118th moved that the House adhere to its position in substituting SB 346 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2635 The motion prevailed. The Speaker appointed as a Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members: Representatives Watson of the 114th, Coleman of the 118th, and Daugherty of the 33rd. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1506. By: Representative Coleman of the 118th: A BILL to amend Code Section 42-5-36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to confidentiality of information supplied by inmates and the classified nature of department investigation reports, so as to provide that certain inmate files shall be classified as confidential state secrets and shall be privileged under law; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1506 The Committee of Conference on HB 1506 makes the following recommendation: That the Senate recede from its position and that HB 1506 as it passed the House of Representatives be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Wayne Garner Senator, 30th District /s/Honorable Roy E. Barnes Senator, 33rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Carlton H. Colwell Representative, 4th District /s/Honorable Forest Hays, Jr. Representative, 1st District /s/Honorable Paul H. Trulock Senator, 10th District /s/Honorable Terry L. Coleman Representative, 118th District Representative Colwell of the 4th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1506. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Benefield Benn Birdsong Y Bishop Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks 2636 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long YLord Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips.L Phillips.W Ptnkston Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J White,T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams,R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spki On the motion, the ayes were 118, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Representative Phillips of the 125th moved that the House reconsider its action in adopting the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the Senate: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford Alien Anderson N Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargeron Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M Beck Y Bcnefield Benn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J NBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Carter N Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays Heard N Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson N Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters N Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips,W Y Pinkston Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Robinson Ross Y Royal Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith N Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett N Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Wood Y Workman Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2637 On the motion, the ayes were 94, nays 19. The motion prevailed. Under the general order of business, established by the Committee on Rules, the following Bill of the Senate was taken up for consideration and read the third time: SB 483. By: Senator Bond of the 39th: A BILL to amend Code Section 3-3-20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on certain days, so as to prohibit the sale or offer of sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays and election days; and for other purposes. The following amendment was read: Representative McVeigh of the 155th moves to amend SB 483 by inserting on line 1 of page 1 after "To" the following: "amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning regulation of alcoholic beverages, so as to provide for a referendum regarding the cessation of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages; to". By inserting between lines 13 and 14 of page 1 the following: "Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions concerning regulation of alcoholic beverages, is amended by inserting between Code Sections 3-3-7 and 3-3-8 a new Code Section 3-3-7.1 to read as follows: '3-3-7.1. Persons desiring a referendum regarding the cessation of Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages in a county or municipality may initiate such referendum according to the procedure set forth in subsection (a) of Code Section 3-4-41. The initiation, call, conduct, certification, and other procedures of Article 3 of Chapter 4 of this title, relating to package sales, shall be made to apply to a referendum for the cessation of Sunday sales so far as such provisions can be made to apply.'" By striking from line 14 of page 1 the following: "Section 1.", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 2." By striking from line 29 of page 3 the following: "Section 2.", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 3." By striking from line 7 of page 4 the following: "Section 3.", and inserting in its place the following: "Section 4." On the adoption of the amendment, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2638 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M N Beck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J N Buck N Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Carter N Chambless Chance Y Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan N Couch N Cox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards Y Evans Y Fclton Y Foster N Galer Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin N Greene Greer N Groover N Hamilton,D N Hamilton.G Manner N Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson Jackson,.! N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W N Johnson,D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G N Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Lawson N Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long Lord N Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham N Patten Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W N Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves N Redding Richardson On the adoption of the amendment, the ayes were 69, nays 77. The amendment was lost. N Robinson Ross Y Royal N Russell N Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Triplet! N Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts N White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Wood N Workman Yeargin Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Smith of the 152nd moved that the House reconsider its action in failing to adopt the McVeigh amendment to SB 483. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford Y Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M N Beck N Benefield Benn Y Birdsong N Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray N Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J NBuck N Burruss YByrd N Caldwell N Carter N Chambless Chance N Cheeks N Childers N Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L N Colbert N Coleman N Colwell N Connell N Cooper Y Copelan N Couch NCox Y Crawford N Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean N Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards Y Evans N Felton Y Foster N Galer N Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin N Greene N Greer N Groover N Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Hanner N Hasty NHays Y Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks Y Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson N Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson N Lee Y Linder Y Logan Long Lord N Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey N McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham N Patten Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey N Randall WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2639 NRay Reaves N Redding Richardson N Robinson Rosa Y Royal N Russell N Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinberg Y Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson Y Watts N White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B N Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Wood N Workman N Yeargin Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 66, nays 88. 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 Aaron Adams,G N Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss NByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark,B N Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman N Colwell Y Connell N Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean Y Dixon N Dobbs N Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Hanner Y Hasty YHays N Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R N Johnson.S Jones Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder N Logan Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews McDonald N McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford N Millsaps N Moody N Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Mullinax N Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham N Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Phillips,L Y Phillips,W N Pinkston N Porter Rainey N Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss N Royal Y Russell Y Selman N Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield N Sizemore N Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg N Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Triplett N Twiggs N Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker,L Y Ware Y Watson N Watts Y White,J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the passage of the Bill, the ayes were 105, nays 50. The Bill, having received the requisite constitutional majority, was passed. Representative Waldrep of the 80th stated that he inadvertently voted "aye" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "nay" thereon. The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitute thereto: HR 733. By: Representatives Bolster of the 30th and Wilson of the 20th: A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the 2640 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, creation of special community improvement districts for the purpose of providing governmental services; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to authorize the creation of community improvement districts for the purpose of providing governmental 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 of the Constitution is amended by adding at the end thereof a new Section VII to read as follows: "SECTION VII COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS Paragraph I. Creation. The General Assembly may by local law create one or more community improvement districts for any county or municipality or provide for the creation of one or more community improvement districts by any county or municipality. Paragraph II. Purposes. The purpose of a community improvement district shall be the provision of any one or more of the following governmental services and facilities: (1) Street and road construction and maintenance, including curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and devices to control the flow of traffic on streets and roads. (2) Parks and recreational areas and facilities. (3) Storm water and sewage collection and disposal systems. (4) Development, storage, treatment, purification, and distribution of water. (5) Public transportation. (6) Terminal and dock facilities and parking facilities. (7) Such other services and facilities as may be provided for by general law. Paragraph III. Administration, (a) Any law creating or providing for the creation of a community improvement district shall designate the governing authority of the municipality or county for which the community improvement district is created as the administrative body or otherwise shall provide for the establishment and membership of an administrative body for the community improvement district. Any such law creating or providing for the creation of an administrative body for the community improvement district other than the municipal or county governing authority shall provide for representation of the governing authority of each county and municipality within which the community improvement district is wholly or partially located on the administrative body of the community improvement district. (b) Any law creating or providing for the creation of a community improvement district shall provide that the creation of the community improvement district shall be conditioned upon: (1) The adoption of a resolution consenting to the creation of the community improvement district by: (A) The governing authority of the county if the community improvement district is located wholly within the unincorporated area of a county; (B) The governing authority of the municipality if the community improvement district is located wholly within the incorporated area of a municipality; or (C) The governing authorities of the county and the municipality if the community improvement district is located partially within the unincorporated area of a county and partially within the incorporated area of a municipality; and (2) Written consent to the creation of the community improvement district by: (A) A majority of the owners of real property within the community improvement district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the administrative body of the community improvement district; and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2641 (B) The owners of real property within the community improvement district which constitutes at least 75 percent by value of all real property within the community improvement district which will be subject to taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the administrative body of the community improvement district; and for this purpose value shall be determined by the most recent approved county ad valorem tax digest. (c) The administrative body of each community improvement district may be authorized to levy taxes, fees, and assessments within the community improvement district only on real property used nonresidentially, specifically excluding all property used for residential, agricultural, or forestry purposes and specifically excluding tangible personal property and intangible property. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall not exceed 2 '/2 percent of the assessed value of the real property or such lower limit as may be established by law. The law creating or providing for the creation of a community improvement district shall provide that taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the administrative body of the community improvement district shall be equitably apportioned among the properties subject to such taxes, fees, and assessments according to the need for governmental services and facilities created by the degree of density of development of each such property. The law creating or providing for the creation of a community improvement district shall provide that the proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments levied by the administrative body of the community improvement district shall be used only for the purpose of providing governmental services and facilities which are specially required by the degree of density of development within the community improvement district and not for the purpose of providing those governmental services and facilities provided to the county or municipality as a whole. Any tax, fee, or assessment so levied shall be collected by the county or municipality for which the community improvement district is created in the same manner as taxes, fees, and assessments levied by such county or municipality. The proceeds of taxes, fees, and assessments so levied, less such fee to cover the costs of collection as may be specified by law, shall be transmitted by the collecting county or municipality to the administrative body of the community improvement district and shall be expended by the administrative body of the community improvement district only for the purposes authorized by this Section. Paragraph IV. Debt. The administrative body of a community improvement district may incur debt, as authorized by law, without regard to the requirements of Section V of this Article, which debt shall be backed by the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the community improvement district but shall not be an obligation of the State of Georgia or any other unit of government of the State of Georgia other than the community improvement district. Paragraph V. Cooperation with local governments. The services and facilities provided pursuant to this Section shall be provided for in a cooperation agreement executed jointly by the administrative body and the governing authority of the county or municipality for which the community improvement district is created. The provisions of this section shall in no way limit the authority of any county or municipality to provide services or facilities within any community improvement district; and any county or municipality shall retain full and complete authority and control over any of its facilities located within a community improvement district. Said control shall include but not be limited to the modification of, access to, and degree and type of services provided through or by facilities of the municipality or county. Nothing contained in this Section shall be construed to limit or preempt the application of any governmental laws, ordinances, resolutions, or regulations to any community improvement district or the services or facilities provided therein. Paragraph VI. Regulation by general law. The General Assembly by general law may regulate, restrict, and limit the creation of community improvement districts and the exercise of the powers of administrative bodies of community improvement districts." Section 2. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. 2642 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 creation of community improvement districts for the purpose of providing govern- ( ) NO mental services?" 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. Representative Bolster of the 30th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 733. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childere Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Connel] Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon YDobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene YGreer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Heard YHirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Horne Y Hudson Ylrvin Isakson Y Jackson,.! Y Jackson.N Jackson.W Y Johnson,!) Johnson,F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Under YLogan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton On the motion, the ayes were 147, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips,L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Walker,L Ware Y Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams,H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has rejected the report of the Committee of Conference on the following Bill of the Senate: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2643 SB 361. By. Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 34-9-100 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to filing a claim for compensation with the State Board of Workers' Compensation, so as to provide for the automatic dismissal of applications for hearings if no hearing is scheduled for a period of five years; and for other purposes. 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 751 Do Pass Respectfully submitted, Lee of the 72nd Chairman The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment to the House substitute thereto: SB 23. By: Senator Scott of the 43rd: A BILL to amend Code Section 35-1-4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to stolen motor vehicles and the filing of reports in connection therewith, so as to provide that the owner of a motor vehicle which has been stolen and subsequently recovered shall not be charged storage fees on the recovered motor vehicle; and for other pur- poses. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend the House Committee substitute to SB 23 by striking on page 3, line 6, "September 1, 1983" and inserting in lieu thereof "July 1, 1984". Representative Pinkston of the 100th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House substitute to SB 23. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Bargerun Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown,G Y Brown.J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Cox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg God bee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson,N Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence 2644 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lawson Y Lee Y Under YLogan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas YLupton Y Maddox Y Mangum YMartin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald YMcKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Sroyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Walker.L Ware Y Watson Watts White,J White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr 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 298. By: Representatives Milford and Clark of the 13th: A BILL to amend Chapter 35 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, known as "The Municipal Home Rule Act of 1965," so as to limit the authority of the largest municipal corporation of a county with a population of not less than 74,400 and not more than 74,600 to adopt ordinances, rules, and regulations relating to the charging of fees for certain municipal services; and for other purposes. The Speaker Pro Tern assumed the Chair. The following Bill of the Senate was again taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was again read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 319 The Committee of Conference on SB 319 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 319 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2645 FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Wayne Garner Senator, 30th District /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District /s/Honorable Roy E. Barnes Senator, 33rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Tommy Chambless Representative, 133rd District /s/Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 95th District /s/Honorable Calvin Smyre Representative, 92nd District A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital or nursing home without impairing certain laws or instruments; to amend Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital authorities, so as to limit the types of hospital authority meetings governed by Chapter 14 of Title 50 and Chapter 80 of Title 36, relating to the conduct of meetings of certain departments, agencies, boards, bureaus, municipalities, counties, commissions, and authorities; to limit the type of hospital authority records which shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, relating to inspection of public records; to provide that certain local governing authorities shall be entitled to disclosure of certain records and contracts; to provide for confidentiality; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-7-11 at the end thereof to read as follows: "31-7-11. (a) Whenever any person dies in a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title, in any federal hospital operating within this state, or any nursing home operated within this state, such hospital or nursing home shall be authorized but shall not be required to transfer possession of any property, tangible or intangible, of such patient which is in the possession of the hospital or nursing home, to the following persons: (1) To the person designated by the patient in writing upon admission to the hospital or nursing home, if any; (2) To the surviving spouse of the patient, if any; (3) If no surviving spouse, to any adult child of the patient, and if no such adult child, to any person acting in loco parentis of any minor child; (4) If no surviving spouse or surviving children, to either parent of the patient; (5) If none of the above, then to any brother or sister of the patient; or (6) If none of the above, to the person assuming responsibility for burial of the patient. (b) The transfer of possession to the surviving spouse or any of the other family members or persons listed in subsection (a) of this Code section shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the hospital or nursing home of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the patient, or any other person as relates to the property transferred. Such distribution is authorized to be made as provided in this Code section without the necessity of administration of the estate of the patient and without the necessity of obtaining an order that no administration of such estate is necessary. (c) The transfer of possession provided for in this Code section shall in no way affect the legal ownership or title to any property so transferred. (d) The provisions of any law of descent or distribution or any will or other instrument providing for disposition of property shall not be impaired by this Code section, 2646 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, and any person to whom property is transferred pursuant to this Code section may be required to transfer that property in conformity with the disposition of property required by such laws of descent or distribution or such will or other instrument." Section 2. Article 4 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to hospital authorities, is amended by striking Code Section 31-7-96, relating to the construction of said article, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 31-7-96 to read as follows: "31-7-96. This article, being necessary for the welfare of the citizens of the state, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes hereof; and insofar as this article may be inconsistent with any other law, whether by charter of any political subdivision of the state or otherwise, this article shall be controlling. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Chapter 14 of Title 50 or Chapter 80 of Title 36, a hospital authority shall be deemed subject to such chapters only for those meetings of the full authority at which final action is taken regarding the budget allocation of public moneys received by such authority from the county or municipal corporation of such authority's area of operation. Notwithstanding any contrary provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50, only those records of a hospital authority which reflect final action taken by the full authority regarding the budget allocation of public moneys received bv such authority from the county or municipal corporation of such authority's area of operation shall be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50. Local governing authorities which provide funding for the operation of a hospital authority shall be entitled to disclosure of all financial records and contracts of such hospital authority, and all financial records furnished to a governing authority under this Code section shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties." 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 repealed. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on SB 319. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams,G Adams,M N Aiken Y Alford N Alien Anderson N Argo Y Athon N Atkins N Auten N Bailey N Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield Benn N Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Bostick Y Branch N Bray Brooks Brown ,G N Brown.J YBuck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless N Chance Cheeks Y Childers Childs N Clark.B Clark.L Colbert Coleman N Colwell Connell N Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox N Crawford N Crosby N Cummings Daugherty N Davis Dean N Dixon N Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards Evans N Felton N Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Groover N Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty N Hays Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Home N Hudson N Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W N Johnson.D N Johnson ,F Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson,S N Jones N Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert N Lane.D N Lane.R N Lawler N Lawrence N Lawson NLee N Linder N Logan Long Lord N Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C N Martin,J Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Milford Y Millsaps Moody Moore N Morton Y Mostiler N Mueller N Mullinax Oliver.C N Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten N Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips,W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey N Randall NRay Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson Ross N Royal Russell Selman N Shepard WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2647 N Sherrod NSinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre N Steinberg Thomas N Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! N Twiggs Waddle N Waldrep Walker.C Walker,L N Ware Watson N Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Williams,H N Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 35, nays 94. The motion was lost and the Conference Committee Report on SB 319 was rejected. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the Committee of Conference on SB 319 be dissolved and that a second Committee of Conference be appointed thereon 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 Second Committee of Conference on the part of the House the following members: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Buck of the 95th, and Smyre of the 92nd. The Speaker assumed the Chair. 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 1038. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to district attorneys, so as to revise completely the provisions relating to assistant district attorneys; and for other purposes. The Senate has adopted, by substitute, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 696. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Department of Transportation to designate Interstate Highway 75 from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Georgia-Tennessee boundary line as the Lawrence Patton McDonald Memo- rial Highway; and for other purposes. The Senate disagreed to the House amendments to the following Bill of the Senate: SB 426. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to change the provisions relating to revocation of licenses of habitual violators; and for other purposes. The Senate has passed, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Bill of the House: 2648 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, HB 1205. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and McKelvey of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative districts; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee on Rules was read and adopted: HOUSE RULES CALENDAR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 Mr. Speaker and Members of the House: Your Committee on Rules met and submits the following supplemental to the calendar already adopted this February 29, 1984, by adding the following: HR 751 Creates a Study Committee for University System Eminent Scholars Endowment Trust Fund HR 846 State Insurance Premium Tax Study Comm: Create SB 338 Correctional Institutions: Cert. Empl: Officers SB 341 State Bd. of Workers' Comp.: Appeal Decision SB 450 Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program: Provide SB 487 State Personnel Board: Expense Allowance SB 532 Cable Television: Unauthorized Interception: Penalty SR 431 Owen G. Lee Parkway: Urge Designation Except as herein amended, the provisions of the calendar heretofore submitted shall remain in full force and effect. Respectfully submitted, /a/ Lee of the 72nd Chairman The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1045. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, McDonald of the 12th, Walker of the 115th, Smyre of the 92nd, and Benefield of the 72nd: A BILL to make and provide appropriations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1045 The Committee of Conference on HB 1045 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 1045 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Terrell A. Starr Senator, 44th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Lauren McDonald, Jr. Representative, 12th District /s/Honorable Al Holloway /s/Honorable A. L. Burruss Senator, 12th District Representative, 20th District /s/Honorable Joseph E. Kennedy Senator, 4th District /s/Honorable L. L. Phillips Representative, 120th District WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2649 A BILL To make and provide appropriations for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985; 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 authorized by law, and for all leases, contracts, agreements, and grants authorized by law; to provide for the control and administration of funds; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: That the sums of money hereinafter provided are appropriated for the State fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and ending June 30, 1985, as prescribed hereinafter for such fiscal year, from funds from the Federal Government, and the General Funds of the State including unappropriated surplus and a revenue estimate of $4,302,000,000 for State fiscal year 1985. PART I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Section 1. Legislative Branch. Budget Unit: Legislative Branch ........................................................................I 16,003,408 Operations.............................................................................................................! 16,003,408 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,003,408 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 16,003,408 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations.............................................................................................................$ 16,003,408 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 Legislative Educational Research 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, printing, services and other expenses of the Legislative Branch of Government; 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 2650 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, which are legitimate legislative expenses and which should be paid for from other appropriations. Section 2. Department of Audits. Budget Unit: Department of Audits ....................................................................f 6.498.828 1. Operations..........................................................................................................$ 7,732.000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,732,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,168,828 2. Tax Ratio Study...................................................................................................| 350,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 350,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Operations ...............................................................................................................$ 7,732,000 Tax Ratio Study........................................................................................................$ 350,000 Authorized Motor Vehicles 31 Total Positions Budgeted 175 PART II. JUDICIAL BRANCH Section 3. Supreme Court. Budget Unit- Supreme Court ................................................................................f 3,137,274 Court Operations....................................................................................................$ 2,941,874 Appellate Court Reports..........................................................................................$ 195,400 For the cost of operating the Supreme Court of the State of Georgia, including salaries of Justices and the employees of the Court, and their retirement contributions, including the cost of purchasing and distributing the reports (decisions) of the appellate courts to Judges, District Attorneys, Clerks, and others as required by Code Section 50-18-31, and including Georgia's pro rata share for the operation of the National Center for State Courts. This appropriation contains funding for a four percent cost-of-living increase for the justices, effective July 1, 1984. Provided, however, that the sum of $43,000 shall be allocated for the development of uniform rules. Section 4. Court of Appeals. Budget Unit: Court of Appeals .............................................................................f 3,346.132 For the cost of operating the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, including salaries and retirement contributions of judges and employees of the Court. This appropriation contains funding for a four percent cost-of-living increase for the judges, effective July 1, 1984. Section 5. Superior Courts. Budget Unit: Superior Courts.............................................................................f 25,981.249 Operation of the Courts ......................................................................................$ 24,752,759 Prosecuting Attorneys' Council ..............................................................................$ 504,236 Sentence Review Panel ............................................................................................$ 112,421 Council of Superior Court Judges............................................................................................................$ 40,000 Judicial Administrative Districts ..................................................................................................................$ 551,398 Habeas Corpus Clerk..................................................................................................$ 20,435 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2651 For the cost of operating the Superior Courts of the State of Georgia, including payment of Judges' salaries, the payment of mileage authorized by law and such other salaries and expenses as may be authorized by law. For payment of salaries, 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 staffing and operating the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council created by Code Section 15-18-40, the Sentence Review Panel created by Code Section 17-10-6, the Council of Superior Court Judges, and the Judicial Administrative Districts created by Code Section 15-5-2. For the latter of which funds shall be allocated to the ten administrative districts by the Chairman of the Judicial Council. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount of $33,000 per annum for each additional Judge Emeritus position established during the fiscal year, and by the amount of $23,000 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 $112,500 per annum for each judgeship created by law during the Regular Session of the General Assembly immediately preceding this State Fiscal Year. Provided, however, of the above appropriation $10,000 is designated and committed to permit Judges with less than five years of experience to attend the Judicial College. Section 6. Juvenile Courts. Budget Unit: Juvenile Courts...................................................................................$ 116,930 For the cost of operating the Council of Juvenile Court Judges created by Code Section 15-11-4. Section 7. Institute of Continuing Judicial Education. Budget Unit: Institute of Continuing Judicial Education.........................................................................................$ 263,924 Institute's Operations...............................................................................................$ 247,659 Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council .....................................................................................................$ 16,265 For the cost of staffing and operating the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education, and the Georgia Magistrate Courts Training Council created by Code Section 15-10-132. Section 8. Judicial Council. Budget Unit: Judicial Council..................................................................................$ 549,212 Council Operations ...................................................................................................$ 465,150 Payments to Judicial Administrative Districts for Case Counting..........................................................................................................$ 65,000 Board of Court Reporting..........................................................................................$ 19,062 For the cost of operating the Judicial Council of the State of Georgia and the Administrative Office of the Courts created by Code Sections 15-5-20 and 15-5-22. For the cost of operating the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council created by Code Section 15-14-24. Section 9. Judicial Qualifications Commission. Budget Unit: Judicial Qualifications Commission ....................................................................................................$ 101,168 For the cost of operating the Judicial Qualifications Commission. 2652 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, PART III. EXECUTIVE BRANCH Section 10. Department of Administrative Services. A. Budget Unit: Department of Administrative Services.............................................................................$ 32,155,158 1. State Properties Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 252,193 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 6,551 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 2,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing.......................................................................................,.......$ 105 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,593 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 3,670 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................| 15,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 295,712 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 295,712 Total Positions Budgeted 6 2. Departmental Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,359,482 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 113,666 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,545 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 12,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,300 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 23,600 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 231,927 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 23,825 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay.......................................................................................................! 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 884,865 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................I 850,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,915,210 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,915,210 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. Treasury and Fiscal Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,044,680 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 24,480 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 336 Computer Charges.................................................................................................$6,029,268 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 79,050 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,273 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2653 Unemployment Compensation Reserve...................................................................! 11,552 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 1,060,000 Public Safety Officers Indemnification Fund...........................................................................................$ 608.800 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,891,929 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,850,229 Total Positions Budgeted 29 4. Central Supply Administration Budget:. Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 286,580 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 394,814 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,450 Computer Charges........................................................................................................9 4,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,324 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 800 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................! 6,517,830 Utilities..............................................................................................................................^^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 7,274,798 Total Expenditures Authorized...........................................................................! 7,274,798 State Funds Budgeted..................................................................................................-...! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 15 5. Procurement Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,377,682 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 94,447 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,650 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 47,300 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges............................,.......................................................................! 247,700 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 199,749 Telecommunications.,.................................................................................................! 36,085 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,012,613 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,012,613 Total Positions Budgeted 50 6. General Services Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 322,493 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,950 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 6,550 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 10,300 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 25,800 Real Estate Rentals.........................................................,.......,..................................! 40,734 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 37,654 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 449,681 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................! 449,681 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 11 2654 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 7. Space Management Administration Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 298,385 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 7,288 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 400 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 25,650 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,119 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 345,842 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 345,842 Total Positions Budgeted 10 8. Data Processing Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 17,518,396 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,275,200 Travel............................................................................................................................! 60,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 51,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 160,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 164,400 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 18,952,636 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,697,677 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 314,731 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration....................................................................................................! 1,981,700 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 132,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 42,307,740 Total Expenditures Authorized .........................................................................$ 42,307,740 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,669,742 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 590 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 573 9. Motor Pool Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 434,980 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,433,020 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................-! 208,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 720 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,500 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,083,720 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 2,083,720 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 23 10. Communication Services Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................-! 2,820,702 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2655 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 356,011 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 89,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 59,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 60,875 Computer Charges...........................................................,........................................! 208,800 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 192,951 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 5,000 Telephone Billings...............................................................................................! 29,441.872 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 33,245,211 Total Expenditures Authorized.........................................................................! 33,245,211 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,000,000 Total Positions Budgeted 109 11. Printing Services Budget: Personal Services......................................................,.............................................! 1,573,021 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,566,650 Travel..................................................................................................................................! -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 20,000 Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 112,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 177,312 Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Materials for Resale..................................................................................................! 975,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted.................................................................,........................! 4,423,983 Total Expenditures Authorized...........................................................................! 4,423,983 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 70 12. Surplus Property Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 809,945 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 275,980 Travel............................................................................................................................! 24,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing.............................................,...................................,........! 17,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 2,700 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 14,217 Materials for Resale....................................................................................................! 25,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,000 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 30,263 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,212,005 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 40 13. Mail and Courier Services Budget: Personal Services........................................................................................,..............! 181,795 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 123,539 Travel.....................................................................................,............................................! -0Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................! -0Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 200 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- 2656 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 11,997 Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ........................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 317,531 Total Expenditures Authorized ..............................................................................$ 317,531 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 10 14. Risk Management Services Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 681,016 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,078 Travel............................................................................................................................! 33,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 8,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,800 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,800 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 87,500 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,378 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,665 Materials for Resale..........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 25,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 968,737 Total Expenditures Authorized..............................................................................! 968,737 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 15. Health Planning Review Board 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..................................................................................! 65,810 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................| ^ Total Funds Budgeted ...............................................................................................$ 65,810 State Funds Budgeted................................................................................................! 65,810 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 28,961,350 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 5,722,674 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 172,245 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 325,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 210,905 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 345,361 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 6,795,058 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 2,812,062 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 468,239 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 258,110 Rents and Maintenance Expense......................................................................! 18,952,636 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 30,263 Unemployment Compensation Reserve......................................................................................................................! 11,552 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2657 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.........................................................................$ 1,060,000 Payments to DOAS Fiscal Administration............................................................................................,.......$ 1,981,700 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Capital Outlay.............. ........................................................................................$ 400,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Authority Lease Rentals ......................................................................................$ 850,000 Direct Payments to Georgia Building Authority for Operations ..............................................................................................................$ 884,865 Telephone Billings ...............................................................................................$ 29,441,872 Materials for Resale...............................................................................................! 7,517,830 Public Safety Officers Indemnity Fund ....................................................................................................$ 608,800 Total Positions Budgeted - July 1, 1984 1,030 Total Positions Budgeted - June 30, 1985 1,013 Authorized Motor Vehicles 286 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Office of Planning and Budget and all other agencies of State government utilize federal funds wherever possible in connection with Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Compensation payments, and that no such payments shall be made to or on behalf of anyone other than bona fide State employees. It is the intent of this General Assembly that income to the Department of Administrative Services from user agencies shall not exceed the maximum amounts listed below for each service activity: General Services............................................................................................................! 449,681 Data Processing Service..........................................................................................? 40,137,998 Motor Pool Service....................................................................................................! 2,083,720 Communication Services.........................................................................................! 33,245,211 Printing Services........................................................................................................! 4,423,983 Total...........................................................................................................................! 80,340,593 except to provide general salary increases authorized for all State employees, or unless there is a corresponding fund availability, with prior budgetary approval, in the appropriate object class or classes of user agency or agencies for which the Department provides service. Provided further, the State Auditor shall report any exceptions or violations of this intent in the annual financial audit of the Department of Administrative Services. Provided, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department shall not purchase, lease, or lease-purchase any additional computer hardware other than that which is authorized in this appropriations Act, unless funds are available for this purpose in the user agencies. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Building Authority ..................................................................$ -0Georgia Building Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 13,120,865 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,017,000 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases....................................................................................................................! 8,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 92,720 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- 2658 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 43,737 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 70,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 113,000 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$400,000 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 829,600 Utilities ....................................................................................................................$ 6,512,000 Payments to DOAS for General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund ......................................................................................................$ 1,060,000 Facilities Renovations and Repairs ....................................................................................................................$ -0: Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 25,293,822 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 518 Authorized Motor Vehicles 39 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 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 11. Department of Agriculture. A. Budget Unit: Department of Agriculture...................................................................................................! 24,047.493 State Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,334,696 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 2,114,343 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 825,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 385,049 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 497,760 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 106,118 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 157,063 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 593,257 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 332,409 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 257,272 Market Bulletin Postage..........................................................................................! 526,000 Payments to Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories....................................................................................! 1,473,188 Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories in Canton, Dalton, Douglas, Oakwood, Royston Statesboro and Tifton.......................................................................................! 1,191,357 Veterinary Fees.........................................................................................................! 510,000 Indemnities..................................................................................................................! 58,000 Bee Indemnities..........................................................................................................! 17,000 Advertising Contract..................................................................................................! 95,000 Payments to Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for Operations..............................................................................................................! 286,000 Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets...............................................................................................! 275,000 Contract - Federation of Southern Cooperatives...........................................................................................$60.000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 31,095,362 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 24,047,493 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2659 Total Positions Budgeted 897 Authorized Motor Vehicles 259 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Agriculture Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Plant Industry $ 4,427,885 $ 3,877,940 167 Animal Industry $ 4,894,872 $ 4,543,993 54 Marketing $ 1,455,332 $ 1,442,332 40 General Field Forces $ 2,662,115 $ 2,662,115 109 Internal Administration $ 2,940,686 $ 2,870,202 56 Information and Education $ 1,144,011 $ 1,144,011 9 Fuel and Measures $ 1,949,963 $ 1,945,963 71 Consumer Services $ 871,368 $ 871,368 27 Consumer Protection Field Forces $ 3,874,069 $ 3,075,656 128 Meat Inspection $ 3,358,608 $ 1,339,265 122 Major Markets $ 3,264,447 $ 249,393 106 Seed Technology Undistributed Total $ 226,751 $ -0- 8 i 25.255 $ 25,255 0 $ 31,095,362 $ 24,047,493 897 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Regular Operating Expenses, $55,000 is designated and committed for livestock shows relating to research and promoting and $10,000 is designated and committed for poultry shows relating to research and promoting. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department is authorized and directed to notify dairy farmers of milk-sample test results after each test. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Renovation, Construction, Repairs and Maintenance Projects at Major and Minor Markets, no expenditure shall be made without prior approval of the Georgia Building Authority (Markets). It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Agriculture shall not increase farmers market gate fees for Georgia farmers and that no new fees be imposed on Georgia farmers. Provided however, of the above appropriated amount, $25,000 is designated and committed for 'on-farm' testing for brucellosis in cattle to be transported out of Georgia. Provided, that the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories are authorized to charge testing fees for export swine and cattle only, which fees shall be reasonable. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Agrirama Development Authority ....................................................................................$ -0- Georgia Agrirama Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 482,110 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 110,093 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,903 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 20,030 2660 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 7,964 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,015 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 6,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 28,800 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Goods for Resale .........................................................................................................f 95,010 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 761,825 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 27 Provided, the Authority is hereby authorized to budget additional agency income for the purpose of providing a retirement plan for its employees. Section 12. Department of Banking and Finance. Budget Unit: Department of Banking and Finance.................................................................................................? 3,837,992 Administration and Examination Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,153,969 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 137,610 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 275,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 61,350 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 13,830 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 7,100 Computer Charges........................................................................................................? 4,895 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 143,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 39,038 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 2.000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................? 3,837,992 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,837,992 Total Positions Budgeted 102 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 13. Department of Community Affairs. A. Budget Unit: Department of Community Affairs...............................................................................,.......f5J5jyj[3J)4 State Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,981,084 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 146,310 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 185,150 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................? -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 62,400 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................? 950 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 25,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 255,708 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 99,948 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................? 53,971,040 Capital Felony Expenses............................................................................................? 50,000 Contracts with Area Planning and Development Commissions.......................................................................? 1,282,500 Local Assistance Grants...........................................................................................? 557,480 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2661 Appalachian Regional Commission Assessment .............................................................................................................,.$ 91,027 Community Development Block Grants (Federal) ...............................................................................................$ 36,000,000 Juvenile Justice Grants (Federal) .................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Grant - Richmond Countv.......................................................................................$ 100,000 Economic Development Grants ..............................................................................$ 155,000 Payment to Georgia Development Authority........................................................................................$350,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 98,313,597 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,561,394 Total Positions Budgeted 118 Authorized Motor Vehicles 7 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Community Affairs Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Executive and Administrative $ 3,072,712 $ 2,999,312 18 Technical Assistance $ 2,049,435 $ 964,835 26 Community and Economic Development $ 37,319,242 926,796 30 Intergovernmental Assistance $ 868,778 667,021 17 Job Training Partnership Act $ 55,000,000 27 Undistributed $ 3,430 0 Total $ 98,313,597 5,561,394 118 It is the intent of this General Assembly, that the Department of Community Affairs is authorized and directed to expend a portion of available Job Training Partnership Act funds for supplementing and expanding existing or new Quick Start programs. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation, $100,000 is designated and committed for Richmond County to contract with Paine College for a study and development of a proposed Center for Performing Arts. B. Budget Unit: Georgia Residential Finance Authority...................................................................................................Ji ^0; 1. Georgia Residential Finance Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,802,630 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 232,966 Travel............................................................................................................................! 69,814 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 51,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 57,724 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,925 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 32,799 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 139,031 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 74,652 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 217,774 2662 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Rental Assistance Payments ..............................................................................! 11,000,000 Grants to Housing Sponsors....................................................................................! 500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,219,115 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 82 Authorized Motor Vehicles 29 2. Georgia Development Authority Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 215,000 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 5,500 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 9,500 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 20,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 15,000 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 7,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...............................................................................$ 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 350,000 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 4 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,017,630 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 238,466 Travel............................................................................................................................! 77,814 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 51,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 67,224 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,925 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 52,799 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 154,031 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 81,652 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 287,774 Rental Assistance Payments ..............................................................................$ 11,000,000 Grants to Housing Sponsors....................................................................................! 500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,569,115 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 86 Authorized Motor Vehicles 29 Section 14. Office of Comptroller General. Budget Unit: Office of Comptroller General .........................................................................................................$ 7,076,678 Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,013,459 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 308,957 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 174,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 70,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 125,866 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 30,918 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 313,020 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 469,325 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 114,377 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 12,250 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,632,672 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2663 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 7,076,678 Total Positions Budgeted 239 Authorized Motor Vehicles 57 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Office of Comptroller General Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 1,013,853 $ 1,013,853 20 Insurance Regulation $ 1,939,914 $ 1,833,920 56 Industrial Loans Regulation $ 479,296 $ 479,296 13 Information and Enforcement $ 1,331,745 $ 1,331,745 45 Fire Safety and Mobile Home Regulations $ 2,850,971 $ 2,400,971 105 Undistributed f 16.893 f 16,893 0 Total $ 7,632,672 $ 7,076,678 239 Section 15. Department of Defense. Budget Unit: Department of Defense ..................................................................$ 3,239,892 1. Office of the Adjutant General Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 818,496 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 67,075 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 6,948 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................! 9,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,450 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,600 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................$ 2,059 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 10,000 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant.............................................................................................| ^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 928,428 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 799,727 Total Positions Budgeted 21 2. Georgia Emergency Management Agency Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,018,713 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 114,334 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,453 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 21,806 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 11,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 41,768 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,500 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 24,100 Civil Air Patrol Contract...........................................................................................! 40,000 2664 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Local Civil Defense Grants Project Application.................................................................................................! 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training..........................................................................................................!$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,458,807 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 537,318 Total Positions Budgeted 36 3. Georgia Air National Guard Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,276,244 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 302,108 Travel.................................................................................................................................$300 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 600 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.........................................................................................................! -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................! -0- Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 773,760 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................f^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 2,353,012 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 314,551 Total Positions Budgeted 56 4. Georgia Army National Guard Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,752,089 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 659,110 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,300 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,810 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 23,531 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,000 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 629,545 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................! 18,000 Grants to National Guard Unite............................................................................! 435,000 Repairs and Renovations .........................................................................................$ 197,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,768,085 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,588,296 Total Positions Budgeted 83 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,865,542 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 1,142,627 Travel............................................................................................................................! 46,401 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 18,800 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 40,156 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 39,910 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 6,160 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 67,358 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 99,500 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2665 Utilities....................................................................................................................$ 1,427,405 Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic Grant .............................................................................................$ -0- National Guard Units Grants .................................................................................$ 435,000 Georgia Military Institute Grant..............................................................................$ 18,000 Civil Air Patrol Contract ...........................................................................................$ 40,000 Capital Outlay ..................................,................................................................................$ -0- Local Civil Defense Grants Project Application.................................................................................................$ 64,473 Local Civil Defense Grants - Training ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Repairs and Renovations .........................................................................................$ 197,000 Total Positions Budgeted 196 Authorized Motor Vehicles 20 Section 16. State Board of Education - Department of Education. A. Budget Unit: Department of Education...........................*....................................................................! 1.638,228.341 Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 18,785,785 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................,...............................$ 1,936,975 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 863,885 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................,....................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 567,400 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 196,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 825,300 Real Estate Rentals ............................................................................................. ! 2,015,760 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 520,596 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,096,765 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 53,540 APEG Grants: Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-157(a)...................................................................................................! 684,970,695 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-152........................................................................................................! 119,743,026 Salaries of Instructional Personnel Code Section 20-2-153..........................................................................................................! 29,438,121 Salaries of Student Supportive Personnel.............,.....................................................................! 29,646,771 Salaries of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel.......................................................................................................! 78,551,099 Special Education Leadership Personnel....................................................................................! 3,492,955 Instructional Media .........................................................................................$ 20,269,194 Instructional Equipment......................................................................................! 702,582 Maintenance and Operation ...........................................................................$ 96,790,385 Sick and Personal Leave...................................................................................! 5,630,332 Travel ...................................................................................................................$ 1,030,454 Pupil Transportation Regular...........................................................................................................! 87,894,111 Isolated Schools.....................................................................................................! 602,041 2666 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Non-APEG Grants: Education of Children of Low-Income Families...................................................................................$ 78,364,380 Teacher Retirement.......................................................................................? 129,521,361 Instructional Services for the Handicapped ..........................................................................................$ 22,688,125 Preparation of Professional Personnel in Education of Handicapped Children .........................................................................................$ -0Tuition for the Multihandicapped ....................................................................................................$ 1,172,000 Severely Emotionally Disturbed.......................................................................................................! 17,530,409 Compensatory Education................................................................................$ 18,093,010 School Lunch (Fed.) ........................................................................................$ 94,136,740 School Lunch (State).......................................................................................$ 18,083,177 Supplemental Education Centers and Services.................................................................................................? -0- Staff Development ................................................................................................$ 800,000 Supervision and Assessment of Students and Beginning Teachers and Performance Based Certification.........................................................................................? 3,898,856 Cooperative Educational Service Areas...................................................................................................? 4,233,967 Superintendents Salaries..................................................................................? 5,394,221 High School Program......................................................................................? 32,709,144 Area School Program.......................................................................................? 66,679,865 Career Education...........................................................................................................? -0Junior College Program.....................................................................................? 2,493,647 Refugee Children Transition Act............................................................................................................? -0- Quick Start..........................................................................................................? 2,800,000 Nutrition Education......................................................................................................? -0Special Projects.............................................................................................................? -0- Job Training and Partnership Act..............................................................................................? 7,000,000 Vocational Research and Curriculum.........................................................................................................? 366,540 Adult Education.................................................................................................? 3,238,917 Salaries and Travel of Public Librarians............................................................................................? 4,780,493 Public Library Materials...................................................................................? 3,673,134 Talking Book Centers...........................................................................................? 671,240 Public Library M & 0.......................................................................................? 2,816,840 Public Library Construction.............................................................................? 2,061,822 Instructional Aides.............................................................................................? 9,770,377 Teacher Health Insurance..............................................................................? 39,819,623 Health Insurance - Non Certificated Personnel.................................................................................? 11,300,000 Teacher Health Insurance - Retired Teachers............................................................................................? 7,807,000 Capital Outlay.........................................................................................................? 55,000 Grants to Local School Systems for Educational Purposes.........................................................................................................? 78,000,000 Area Vocational-Technical School Construction..........................................................................................? 200,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2667 Salaries of Extended Pre-School Personnel...................................................................................! 13,183,895 Child Care Lunch Program (Federal)........................................................................................! 13,000,000 Chapter II - Block Grant Flow Through.....................................................................................................$8.702.655 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................$ 1,794,520,705 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................................................................! 340,000 State Funds Budgeted....................................................................................! 1,638,228,341 Total Positions Authorized 638 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Education Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Instructional Services 6,593,565 $ 3,949,134 164 Governor's Honors Program ! 770,177 $ 755,177 2 Vocational Education $ 5,697,910 $ 2,245,403 93 Public Library Services ! 1,762,369 $ 886,999 42 State Administration $ 1,901,082 $ 1,512,857 31 Administrative Services $ 8,413,348 $ 5,501,061 198 Planning and Development $ 5,270,268 $ 4,508,879 97 Professional Standards Commission $ 136,415 $ 136,415 Vocational Advisory Council $ 143,886 $ -0- Professional Practices Commission $ 386,402 $ 386,402 7 Local Programs $ 1,763,445,283 $ 1,620,346,014 0 Undistributed Total 1 -0; I - 0 $ 1,794,520,705 $ 1,638,228,341 638 Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to the Quick Start program, $150,000 is specifically appropriated as matching funds for training in the Chatham County area. B. Budget Unit: Institutions.................................................................................! 17.693.524 Institutional Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 15,201,998 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,462,655 Travel............................................................................................................................! 42,165 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 66,500 2668 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,060 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 353,715 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 19,000 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 109,501 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 128,700 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 1,746,610 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 20,144,904 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 17,693,524 Total Positions Budgeted 683 Authorized Motor Vehicles 80 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Institutions Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Academy for the Blind ! 3,721,487 ! 3,439,319 148 Georgia School for the Deaf ! 6,212,823 ! 5,910,371 246 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf ! 2,681,917 ! 2,498,804 94 North Georgia Vocational-Technical School ! 4,130,987 ! 3,105,633 104 South Georgia Vocational-Technical School ! 3,397,690 ! 2,739,397 91 Undistributed ! -0; ! -0- 0 Total ! 20,144,904 $ 17,693,524 683 C. Budget Unit: Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education......................................................................................! 214,144 Board of Postsecondary Vocational Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 320,458 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 12,799 Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 7,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,500 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 34,875 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................f 55,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 473,832 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 214,144 Total Positions Budgeted 9 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2669 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 bear the pro rata part of the cost of employer contributions to the Teachers' Retirement System and Teachers' Health Insurance applicable to such salary. Provided, further, that for kindergarten programs, each system shall be allotted instructional units on the basis of one teacher and one aide for each 40 students or major fraction thereof in average daily attendance, except that 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Kindergarten Transportation, funds shall initially be allotted to local school systems on the basis of projected miles for mid-day transportation. However, allotments shall not exceed actual cost of midday transportation by the local system. Provided, however, in order to permit extension of the half-day kindergarten program to a full-day program, local systems may elect to use mid-day transportation allotments to employ aides or certificated instructional personnel on a reimbursable basis to the extent that the $12,568 per unit will allow. Where the transportation allotment is used to employ additional personnel, reimbursable costs shall include salary, retirement and health insurance where eligible. 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 further that for the purpose of mid-term adjustment in grades 1 through 7 additional units shall be the difference between the total earned and total allotted in those Provided, that of the above appropriation, relative to special education $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Speech and Hearing School, and $30,000 is designated and committed for payment to the Houston County Board of Education for payment to Houston County Happy Hour School. Provided, further, of funds appropriated for Maintenance and Operation, Sick and Personal Leave and Instructional Media, for all Special Education Teachers, payments shall not be made for the allotted teaching unit prior to such unit being filled. Furthermore, the Code Section 20-2-152 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. Provided, that of the above appropriation for APEG Grants, it is the intent of this General Assembly that funds are included for allotment of instructional units under Code Section 20-2-157 for grades 1 and 2, at a ratio of 1:20 students in average daily attendance. Provided, that local school systems, in accordance with State Board policy, may use additional instructional units earned in grades 1 and 2 to employ either certificated or licensed instructional personnel in those grades. Funding for licensed instructional personnel shall include salaries as provided for in APEG Code Section 20-2-157(b)(2); Code Section 20-2-160 and Code Section 20-2-159. Provided, that of the above appropriation for $800,000 for Staff Development, $80,000 is designated and committed to fund a State level staff development program specifically for Special Education Teachers (Code Section 20-2-152) utilized in programs for intellectually gifted students, and to assist in the development of a State program plan for gifted students by the State Superintendent of Schools. Provided, that of the above appropriations relative to APEG Code Sections 20-2-152, 20-2-153, 20-2-157, 20-2-181, and 20-2-181(d)(2) for salaries, funds may be moved between said Sections by an amendment to the annual operating budget during the final month of the State fiscal year with the prior approval of the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Compensatory Education, $18,093,010 is designated and committed for a compensatory education program for students in grades three through eleven and shall be used for remedial purposes only. Each 2670 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, local system's Compensatory Education Plan shall provide for a program of remediating those students who have failed, or are at risk of failing, the fourth or eighth grade Georgia Criterion Referenced Tests and the tenth grade Georgia Basic Skills Test. Provided, however, where a local system's Compensatory Education Plan justifies the need, the State Board of Education may approve the usage of these funds for remedial purposes in grades one and two. Funds shall be distributed on the basis of the number of students in grades four, eight, and ten failing to achieve the minimum standard score on the statewide reading and mathematics test administered to all students enrolled at these grade levels. Provided, that the funds appropriated herein for local school construction shall be used to complete the funding of those projects for which S.F.Y. 1985 entitlements were sufficient to cover eligible projects (pursuant to Code Section 20-2-250), based on a total state entitlement of $40 million for S.F.Y. 1985. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for the High School Program, Comprehensive High Schools or Vocational Schools may use funds for the purpose of repairing existing equipment in lieu of purchasing new equipment without prior approval of the Department of Education. Section 17. Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Employees' Retirement System........................................................................................................$ 10,467,714 Employees' Retirement System Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 683,021 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 13,623 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 8,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 4,500 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 146,447 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 74,046 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 12,318 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 436,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 50,000 Benefits to Retirees ...............................................................................................$ 2,125,000 Employer Contribution .........................................................................................$ 8,342,714 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,916,969 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 10,467,714 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 18. Forestry Commission. Budget Unit: Forestry Commission....................................................................! 25,122,474 State Operations BudgetPersonal Services..................................................................................................! 19,635,241 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,394,500 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 110,780 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,336,392 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 85,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,745,381 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 186,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 18,256 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 538,817 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 89,879 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29,1984 2671 Contractual Research ...............................................................................................$ 230,000 Payments to the University of Georgia, School of Forestry for Forest Research...............................................................................................$ 300,000 Ware County Grant ....................................................................................................$ 60,000 Wood Energy Program.............................................................................................$ 147,790 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$ 151,500 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 29,029,536 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 25,122,474 Total Positions Budgeted 857 Authorized Motor Vehicles 751 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Forestry Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Reforestation $ 2,104,944 $ 535,944 34 Field Services $ 25,096,566 $ 22,878,430 794 Wood Energy $ 147,790 $ 43,264 4 General Administration and Support $ 1,680,236 ! 1,664,836 25 Undistributed $ dih $ -0- 0 Total $ 29,029,536 $ 25,122,474 857 It is the intent of this General Assembly that the Forestry Commission have authority to control the application of the Contractual Research funds in the above appropriation. Section 19. Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Budget Unit: Georgia Bureau of Investigation..............................................................................................! 20,661,194 Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 14,562,541 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,560,874 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 487,625 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 715,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 86,950 Equipment Purchases..............................................................,................................! 548,160 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,936,860 Real Estate Rentals....................................................,.............................................! 662,395 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 860,944 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 9,225 Evidence Purchased..................................................................................................! 350,000 Utilities.........................................................................................................................! 95,480 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 54,640 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$130,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 22,061,194 Indirect DOAS Funding........................................................................................! 1,400,000 Total State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................! 20,661,194 Total Positions Budgeted 479 Authorized Motor Vehicles 298 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. 2672 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Fuctional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration 1,549,766 5 1,549,766 22 Drug Enforcement $ 3,890,730 5 3,890,730 64 Investigative $ 8,246,549 8,246,549 208 Forensic Sciences $ 3,736,149 B 3,736,149 89 Georgia Crime Information Center $ 4,638,000 I 3,238,000 96 Undistributed Total I rQi | -0; 0 $ 22,061,194 f 20,661,194 479 Section 20. Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission .......................................................................................$ -0- Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 945,360 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 40,570 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 10,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 1,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 3,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 14,300 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 86,130 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 14,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,236,360 Total Expenditures Authorized ...........................................................................$ 1,236,360 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 25 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 21. Office of the Governor. A. Budget Unit: Governor's Office.........................................................................! 5,257,768 1. Governor's Office Budget: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 2,080,090 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund................................................................................! 2,500,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,742,090 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,742,090 There is hereby appropriated a General Emergency Fund for meeting expenses deemed emergencies by the Governor and to be expended by the Governor at his discretion in any emergency that he may determine requires expenditure of any part of said fund. Expenditures from this fund shall be made in accordance with other provisions of State law and the Constitution. Provided, however, that the listed appropriation shall be increased by the amount incurred in ordering the organized militia into active service of the State in case of 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. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2673 2. Office of Fair Employment Practices Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 427,974 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals............................,.......................................................................! 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,167 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 548,178 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 515,678 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Budget Unit Object Classes: Cost of Operations.................................................................................................! 2,080,090 Mansion Allowance.....................................................................................................! 40,000 Governor's Emergency Fund ................................................................................$ 2,500,000 Intern Stipends and Travel.....................................................................................! 122,000 Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 427,974 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,651 Travel............................................................................................................................! 10,815 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,650 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 69,921 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 9,167 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 18,000 Total Positions Budgeted 15 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 B. Budget Unit: Office of Planning and Budget....................................................................................................! 3.621,090 Office of Planning and Budget Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,942,852 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................... ! 87,830 Travel............................................................................................................................! 65,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................,...................................................! 1,000 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 219,552 Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................,........................! 190,840 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 54,416 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 75,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,671,090 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,621,090 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. C. Budget Unit: Units Attached for Administrative Purposes Only...............................................................................................$ 4,244,534 2674 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 1. Council of the Arts Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 176,501 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 8,353 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,260 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 5,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 39,600 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 8,108 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ....................................................................................$ 9,900 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................$ 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds ....................................................................................$ 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................! 36,100 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,230,548 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,719,528 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Office of Consumer Affairs: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,120,029 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 30,100 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 5,020 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 20,684 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 155,822 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 98,047 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 4.000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,450,702 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,450,702 Total Positions Budgeted 42 3. State Energy Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 331,189 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 17,680 Travel............................................................................................................................! 17,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 22,639 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 12,060 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 4.661.397 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,063,665 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 234,002 Total Positions Budgeted 9 4. Governor's Committee on Post-Secondary Education Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 114,882 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 9,540 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 1,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 8,700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 14,802 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2675 Telecommunications.........................................,...........................................................? 2,549 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................!$ 7,050 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 164,023 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 164,023 Total Positions Budgeted 3 5. Consumer's Utility Counsel Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 331,175 Regular Operating Expenses .......................................................................................$ 9,205 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 3,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................? 700 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................? -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 20,828 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 5,099 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 35,000 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 405,007 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 405,007 Total Positions Budgeted 10 6. Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................? 198,153 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 11,200 Travel..............................................................................................................................? 8,575 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................? 4,635 Equipment Purchases.............................................................,.........................................? -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 28,768 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................? 4,241 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 15,700 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................? 271,272 State Funds Budgeted...................................................................................,..........? 271,272 Total Positions Budgeted 5 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 2,271,929 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 86,078 Travel............................................................................................................................? 45,035 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 47,674 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 6,020 Computer Charges......................................................,...............................................? 25,684 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 259,820 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 130,104 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 4,733,047 Art Grants - State Funds .....................................................................................? 1,468,806 Art Grants - Federal Funds....................................................................................? 474,920 Art Grants - Donations..............................................................................................? 36,100 Total Positions Budgeted 77 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to Art Grants - State Funds, not less than 95% of the State-Funded Art Grants is designated and committed for Grants to Counties, Cities and Non-Profit Organizations in the State of Georgia. 2676 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Section 22. Grants to Counties and Municipalities. Budget Unit: Grants to Counties and Municipalities..............................................................................................! 8,500,000 Grants to Counties.................................................................................................$ 3,250,000 Grants to Municipalities.......................................................................................5^50,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,500,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 8,500,000 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 23. Department of Human Resources. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations .................................................................................................$ 275.520.815 1. General Administration and Support Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 26,297,233 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,007,564 Travel..........................................................-...............................................................$ 745,885 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 204,010 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 12,468 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,149,077 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 3,339,595 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 598,965 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .............................................................................$ 9,443,126 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 178,160 Postage........................................................................................................................$ 579,850 Menninger Group Homes ........................................................................................$ 376,000 Benefits for Child Care .........................................................................................$ 1,066,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. ............................................................................................$ 215,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 45,212,923 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................$ 638,300 Indirect GBA Funding .....................................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds.......................................................................................................$22,813,579 Social Services Block Grant Funds ............................................................................................$ 1,655,800 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 20,105,244 Total Positions Budgeted 957 Authorized Motor Vehicles 7 General Administration and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Commissioner's Office $ 582,421 $ 582,421 13 Administrative Appeals $ 804,156 $ 804,156 24 Administrative Policy, Coordination, and Direction $ 164,436 $ 164,436 4 Personnel $ 5,175,633 $ 5,118,233 48 Support Services $ 2,065,800 $ 1,838,200 54 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2677 Systems Planning, Development and Training EDP-Planning and Coordination Indirect Cost Facilities Managements Community/ Intergovernmental Affairs Budget Administration Accounting Services Auditing Services Special Projects Children and Youth Planning Troubled Children Benefits Developmental Disabilities MH/MR Advisory Council Council on Maternal and Infant Health Council on Family Planning Community Services Regulatory Services - Program Direction and Support Child Care Licensing Laboratory Improvement Health Care Facilities Regulation Compliance Monitoring Radiological Health Fraud and Abuse Child Support Recovery Undistributed Total 169,611 169,611 $ 285,949 $ 85,949 0 $ -0- $ (5,342,600) 0 $ 3,657,012 $ 2,702,312 8 $ 751,090 $ 751,090 20 $ 1,465,108 $ 1,465,108 44 $ 3,558,584 $ 3,558,584 152 $ 1,674,501 $ 1,674,501 47 $ 281,900 $ 281,900 0 $ 159,190 $ 159,190 4 $ 1,442,000 $ 1,442,000 0 $ 248,969 $ -0- 6 $ 36,036 $ 36,036 1 $ 103,187 $ 103,187 3 $ 6,400 $ 640 0 $ 8,826,187 $ -0- 9 $ 343,335 $ 343,335 9 $ 1,428,043 $ 1,428,043 50 $ 554,209 $ 448,209 16 $ 1,734,691 $ 598,091 53 $ 252,092 $ 252,092 7 $ 568,527 $ 452,187 20 $ 1,747,932 $ 224,068 53 $ 7,137,819 $ 772,065 305 $ (11.895) I (7.800) 0 $ 45,212,923 $ 20,105,244 957 2. Public Health Budget: Personal Services......... ................ Regular Operating Expenses..... Travel............................................ Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................. ........................$ 27,297,697 ........................$ 26,658,288 .,$ 854,500 $ 9.332 2678 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 278,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 79,505 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 347,818 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$458,108 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 442,575 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ...........................................................................$ 12,245,009 Utilities ...........................................................................................................................$ 4,500 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 56,150 Crippled Children Clinics ........................................................................................$ 517,572 Regional Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs ..................................................................................$ 3,879,000 Midwifery Program Benefits ...................................................................................$ 175,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 4,354,000 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................$ 2,105,400 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................$ 3,994,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract with Emory University for Cancer Research..............................................................................................! 115,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................$ 78,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties ...................................................................................$ 36,873,945 Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 Contract for Scoliosis Screening................................................................................................! 115,000 Family Planning Benefits........................................................................................! 301,530 Grants to Counties for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention..........................................................................................! 250,000 Grant to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Treatment......................................................................................! 45,000 Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.............................................................................................! 5.500,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 127,992,529 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 648,716 Agency Funds .......................................................................................................$ 49,144,841 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 78,198,972 Total Positions Budgeted 1,027 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 Public Health Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Director's Office ! 541,753 $ 344,203 7 Employee's Health ! 267,240 $ 232,240 9 Health Program Management $ 728,239 $ 643,239 26 Vital Records $ 1,059,681 $ 1,044,681 59 Health Services Research $ 667,092 $ 345,276 12 Primary Health Care Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Epidemiology Immunization Sexually Transmitted Diseases Community Tuberculosis Center Family Health Management Infant and Child Health Maternal Health-Perinatal Family Planning Malnutrition Dental Health Crippled Children Chronic Disease Diabetes Cancer Control Coordination, Education and Prevention Occupational and Radiological Health Laboratory Services Emergency Health Minimum Foundation Newborn Follow Up Care District Dental District Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Sickle Cell Vision and Hearing High Risk Pregnant Women and Infants District Sexually Transmitted Diseases District Family Planning Malnutrition Y, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2679 $ 252,699 $ 252,699 7 $ 161,700 $ 161,700 5 $ 1,078,767 $ 897,293 10 $ 374,683 $ -0- 10 $ 228,854 $ 228,854 6 $ 1,156,967 $ 1,156,967 23 $ 5,762,421 $ 576,021 22 $ 5,447,661 $ 4,684,362 14 $ 277,513 $ -0- 6 $ 1,401,801 $ 495,312 14 $ 592,501 $ -0- 15 $ 137,243 $ 137,243 3 $ 4,490,005 $ 3,110,511 52 $ 1,632,630 $ 1,632,630 21 $ 389,823 $ 303,334 4 $ 2,860,716 $ 2,860,716 6 $ 345,075 $ -0- 8 $ 804,829 $ 266,057 6 $ 3,921,269 $ 3,241,821 119 $ 667,368 $ 606,868 12 $ 7,418,963 $ 7,289,613 191 $ 507,012 $ 324,062 22 $ 1,167,443 $ 957,268 17 $ 1,386,785 $ 856,785 18 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 0 $ 420,114 $ 420,114 15 $ 4,510,808 $ 4,510,808 19 $ 1,117,799 $ 105,696 27 $ 6,316,572 $ 2,603,856 177 $ 27,669,057 $ -0- 10 2680 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Grant in Aid to Counties Teenage Pregnancy Prevention District Crippled Children Emergency Health Local Services Primary Health Care Local Services Undistributed Total $ 37,419,685 250,000 2,572,987 $ 1,340,683 $ 354,866 $ (8.775) $ 127,992,529 $ 34,808,689 $ 250,000 $ 1,843,280 $ 340,683 $ 354,866 $ (8.775) $ 78,198,972 0 0 36 10 0 1,027 3. Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,235,471 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 104,440 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 122,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 54,200 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................? 2,669 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 1,539,657 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 240,223 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................$ 183,000 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................? -0- Postage............................................................................................................................$ 1,060 Contract with Housing Alternatives ..............................................................................................$ 70,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 6,553,220 Social Services Block Grant Funds..........................................................................$ 15,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 1,000,197 Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 452,773 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 5,085,250 Total Positions Budgeted 126 Mental Health - Program Direction and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 3,765,855 5 2,765,658 57 Special Projects and Contracts 52,233 -0- 2 Program Coordination 2,739,909 I 2,324,369 67 Undistributed (4.777) I (4.777) 0 Total 6,553,220 $ 5,085,250 126 4. Purchase of Social Services: Personal Services...............................................................................................................? -0Regular Operating Expenses ...........................................................................................$ -0Travel..................................................................................................................................$ -0- Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................? -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2681 Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................I -0- Telecommunications .........................................................................................................$ -0- Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................$ 20,282,600 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- W.I.N. Benefits..........................................................................................................$ 479,964 Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................$ 14,998,200 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,760,764 Agency Funds .........................................................................................................$ 7,522,648 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 15,098,300 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,139,816 Total Positions Budgeted 0 Authorized Motor Vehicles 111 Purchase of Social Services Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Work Incentive Benefits $ 479,964 $ 47,996 0 Legal Services $ 475,000 $ 250,000 0 AFDC - Family Foster Care $ 4,079,000 $ 1,328,530 0 AFDC - Institutional Foster Care $ 1,184,800 $ 385,890 0 Specialized Foster Care $ 355,300 $ 76,500 0 Child Welfare Family Foster Care $ 7,721,000 $ 6,235,000 0 Adoption Supplement ! 683,000 $ 631,200 0 Liability Insurance $ 16,000 $ 16,000 0 Emergency Shelter Care $ 99,400 $ 99,400 0 Day Care $ 18,933,000 $ 3,122,000 0 Psychiatric, Psychological and Speech Therapy $ 130,000 $ 130,000 0 Maternity Care $ 50,000 $ 50,000 0 Return of Runaways - County $ 7,000 $ 7,000 0 Child Welfare Institutional Foster Care $ 575,000 $ 575,000 0 Home Management - Contracts $ 161,500 $ 23,500 0 Outreach - Contracts $ 773,800 $ 124,800 0 Special Projects Undistributed Total $ 37,000 $ 37,000 0 -0; 1 -0; 0 ! 35,760,764 $ 13,139,816 0 2682 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 5. Youth Services - Program Direction and Support: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 1,237,255 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 27,855 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 27,965 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 6,050 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 1,693 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 60,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.i.................................................................................................$ 29,795 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 3,500 Utilities ...............................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage................................................................................................................................$ -0- Benefits for Child Care ....................................................................................................$ ^ Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,394,113 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ....................................................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,394,113 Total Positions Budgeted 38 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 6. Services to the Aged Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,607,811 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 61,417 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 101,991 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,136 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 29,171 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 40,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 64,680 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 21,161,921 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Payments to DMA .................................................................................................$ 2,846,618 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 11.271 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 26,959,716 Social Services Block Grant Funds ............................................................................................$ 3,368,100 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 17,716,125 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,875,491 Total Positions Budgeted 103 Authorized Motor Vehicles 224 Services to the Aged Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration and Planning ! 2,783,971 ! 703,648 41 Aging Services ! 19,189,600 $ 1,452,900 0 Alternative Health Services ! 4,987,413 ! 3,719,821 62 Undistributed ! (1,268) {f 878) 0 Total ! 26,959,716 ! 5,875,491 103 7. Rehabilitation Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 21,939,775 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2683 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,076,580 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 507,900 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 14,500 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 59,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 17,067 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 750,763 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 936,029 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 554,082 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 747,802 Utilities...'....................................................................................................................! 212,300 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 88,700 Grants for Nephrology Centers...............................................................................! 230,000 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities..............................................................................................................$4,010,000 Contract for Epilepsy .................................................................................................$ 65,000 Case Services..........................................................................................................! 9,202,500 E.S.R.P. Case Services ...............................................................................................$ 75,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries................................................................................................................! 110,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 40,740,098 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 50,000 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 27,016,103 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 13,673,995 Total Positions Budgeted 807 Authorized Motor Vehicles 24 Rehabilitation Services - Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Program Direction and Support $ 2,525,727 $ 953,738 48 Grants Management $ 528,017 $ 454,214 2 Atlanta Rehabilitation Center $ 1,938,455 ! 431,955 65 Alto Rehabilitation Center $ 290,619 $ 66,227 10 Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf - Cave Spring $ 425,142 ! 94,662 16 Central Rehabilitation Center $ 518,259 ! 118,114 18 Georgia Vocational Adjustment Center - Gracewood $ 388,767 ! 88,445 17 Ireland Rehabilitation Center $ 356,567 ! 79,565 13 M. S. McDonald Evaluation Center J. F. Kennedy Center $ 168,124 ! 38,020 6 $ 418,600 $ 95,757 16 2684 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Production Workshop District Field Services Independent Living Sheltered Employment Community Facilities Bobby Dodd Workshop Undistributed Total $ 869,950 $ -0- 0 $ 27,175,100 $ 6,625,747 573 $ 232,069 ! 232,069 8 $ 905,720 $ 396,500 15 $ 3,685,000 ! 3,685,000 0 $ 325,000 ! 325,000 0 i (11,018) I (11,018) 0 $ 40,740,098 $ 13,673,995 807 8. Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,035,190 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,573,400 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 39,400 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 15,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 128,132 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 61,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 164,485 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,109,900 Utilities.......................................................................................................................! 475,000 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 13,000 Case Services...............................................................................................................! 25,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!-0- Operations..........................................................................................................................! ^0- Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 12,685,507 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 50,000 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................! 8,759,467 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,876,040 Total Positions Budgeted 427 Authorized Motor Vehicles 24 Roosevelt Warm Springs Rehabilitation Institute Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration ! 4,986,457 $ 2,412,893 146 Rehabilitation Services ! 7,702,365 $ 1,466,462 281 Undistributed ! 3.315 | 3,315 0 Total ! 12,685,507 $ 3,876,040 427 9. Georgia Factory for the Blind Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,688,468 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 5,175,048 Travel............................................................................................................................! 16,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 6,300 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2685 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 95,000 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 63,696 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications....................,..............................................................................$ 26,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .......................,..........................................................$ 96,950 Utilities.......................................................................................................................$ 112,200 Postage............................................................................................................................$ 5,200 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................f ^ Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................,.................................$ 9,286,262 Agency Funds.........................................................................................................$8,846,694 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 439,568 Total Positions Budgeted 27 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 Georgia Factory for the Blind Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Operations $ 8,846,694 $ -0- 9 Supervision $ 439,568 $ 439,568 18 Undistributed $ ^0- $ -0- _0 Total $ 9,286,262 $ 439,568 27 10. Rehabilitation Services - Disability Adjudication Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,066,192 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 207,813 Travel............................................................................................................................! 29,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 49,800 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,350 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 427,524 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 575,681 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 455,200 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 825,225 Utilities...............................................................................................................................! -0- Postage........................................................................................................................! 203,000 Case Services..........................................................................................................$9^582^679 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 22,437,164 Agency Funds.......................................................................................................! 22,437,164 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 407 11. Family and Children Services Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 10,879,077 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 15,670,808 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 344,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 937,580 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,200 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 8,332,579 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 196,895 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 6,897,300 2686 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,046,355 Utilities...........................................................................................................................! 7,200 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,017,800 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 208,591,526 Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................! 66,323,948 Grants to Counties for Social Services..................................................................................................! 49,192,009 SSI - Supplement Benefits..........................................................................................! 3,500 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services...................................................................................................................! 200,000 Homemaker Meals....................................................................................................! 102,038 Chatham County Homemaker Project.....................................................................................................................! 479,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project.....................................,...............................................................................! 149,368 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 317,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 370,695,783 Agency Funds .....................................................................................................$ 216,557,083 Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 2,019,787 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 18,386,587 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 133,732,326 Total Positions Budgeted 375 Family and Children Services Functional Budgets Refugee Benefits Total Funds State Funds Pos. ! 1,429,000 ! -0- 0 AFDC Payments ! 208,591,526 $ 67,938,246 0 SSI - Supplement Benefits Energy Benefits ! 3,500 ! 3,500 0 ! 14,500,000 ! -0- 0 Local Services - Benefits Payments Grants ! 66,323,948 ! 33,085,266 0 Grants to Counties for Social Services Food Stamp Issuance 49,192,009 ! 24,117,733 0 2,941,000 ! -0- 0 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Services 200,000 ! 200,000 0 Homemaker Projects 1,047,606 ! 466,206 0 Director's Office 579,489 ! 579,489 9 Administration and Management 3,924,185 ! 2,574,076 95 District Administration 3,885,952 ! 3,885,952 106 Program Planning and Development ! 1,135,265 $ 1,135,265 16 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2687 Program Management and Training Management Information Systems Child Development Administration Indirect Cost Undistributed Total $ 5,234,295 $ 1,950,295 58 $ 10,627,398 $ 4,205,510 57 $ 1,101,280 $ 1,101,280 34 $ -0- $ (7,500,244) 0 | (20.670) | (10,248) 0 $ 370,695,783 $ 133,732,326 375 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................! 117,284,169 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 51,563,213 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 2,797,341 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................! 63,232 Publications and Printing.....................................................................................! 1,644,776 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 387,255 Computer Charges...............................................................................................! 12,732,114 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 5,547,008 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 3,623,260 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........,...............................................................! 72,996,333 Utilities ....................................................................... ..............................................$ 989,350 Postage.....................................................................................................................! 1,976,031 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................I -0- Grants for Regional Prenatal and Postnatal Care Programs..........................................................................! 3,879,000 Crippled Children Benefits ..................................................................................$ 4,354,000 Crippled Children Clinics ........................................................................................$ 517,572 Kidney Disease Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 605,000 Cancer Control Benefits........................................................................................! 2,105,400 Benefits for Medically Indigent High Risk Pregnant Women and Their Infants.......................................................................................................! 3,994,000 Family Planning Benefits ........................................................................................$ 301,530 Benefits for Midwifery Program.............................................................................! 175,000 Grant-In-Aid to Counties...................................................................................! 36,873,945 Work Incentive Benefits ..........................................................................................$ 479,964 Grants to Fulton County for 24-hour Emergency Social Services .......................................................................................................$ 200,000 Benefits for Child Care.......................................................................................! 16,064,200 Homemaker Meals..............................,.....................................................................! 102,038 Chatham County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................! 479,200 Douglas County Homemaker Project..............................................................................................! 149,368 Fulton County Homemaker Project.......................................................................! 317,000 Grants for Nephrology Centers..............................................................................-! 230,000 Case Services ........................................................................................................$ 18,810,179 E.S.R.P. Case Services...............................................................................................! 75,000 SSI-Supplement Benefits.............................................................................................! 3,500 AFDC Benefits ...................................................................................................$ 208,591,526 2688 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Local Services Benefits Payments Grants..............................................................................................! 66,323,948 Grants to Counties for Social Services ..............................................................................................................$ 49,192,009 Contract with Vocational Rehabilitation Community Facilities ..............................................................................................................$ 4,010,000 Contract for the Purchase of Clotting Factor for the Hemophilia Program ............................................................................................$ 100,000 Contract with the Affirmative Industries..........................................................................................! 110,000 Institutional Repairs and Maintenance...........................................................................................................! -0- Contract with Emory University for Arthritis Research...........................................................................................! 210,000 Grant for Epilepsy Program......................................................................................! 65,000 Grant to Grady Hospital for Cystic Fibrosis Program.........................................................................................! 42,000 Contract for Scoliosis Screening................................................................................................................! 115,000 Menninger Group Homes ...................................................................................... ! 376,000 Contract - Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc.............................................................................................! 215,000 Grant for Teenage Pregnancy Prevention Program..............................................................................................! 250,000 Contract - Cancer Research at Emory.................................................................................................................! 115,000 Contract - Macon-Bibb County Hospital Authority.............................................................................................! 5,500,000 Cerebral Palsy Contract...........................................................................................! 143,000 Grants to Counties for Metabolic Disorders Screening and Testing............................................................................................! 45,000 Payments to DMA .................................................................................................$ 2,846,618 Contract with Housing Alternatives..............................................................................................! 70,000 Contract with Auditory Educational Clinic...................................................................................................! 78,000 Total Positions Budgeted 4,294 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 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 $67,938,246 in State funds for the purpose of making AFDC benefit payments. Provided that for Fiscal 1985, the following maximum benefits and maximum standards of need shall apply: Number in Asst. Group Standards of Needs Maximum Monthly Amount 1 ! 202 ! 115 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2 306 3 366 4 432 5 494 6 536 7 580 8 616 9 648 10 694 11 742 2689 174 208 245 280 304 329 350 368 394 421 Provided further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to calculate all monthly benefit payments utilizing a factor of 56.77% of the above standard of needs. Provided, that of the above appropriation, $143,000 is designated and committed to operate the Rome Cerebral Palsy Center. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no dentist shall be paid at a rate in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per hour for services rendered in the District Dental Clinics. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Statewide Grants for Pre-natal and Post-natal Care Programs, $3,879,000 is designated and committed for a Statewide program of pre-natal and post-natal care, including all hospitals where such program or programs are providing or shall provide such care. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health - Family Health Activity, $42,000 is designated and committed for a grant to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for the purpose of operating a cystic fibrosis program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to provide treatment for eye disorders, provided that treatment for the disability cannot be obtained from other sources. Provided, further, that the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make monthly advances to Child Care Day Care Centers from funds authorized for this purpose. Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that AFDC Benefit payments from funds appropriated herein shall be made from the date of certification and not from the date of application. Provided further, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to make payments (not to exceed $5,000) to the Georgia Building Authority for the purpose of maintaining the grounds at the Roosevelt Warm Springs Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to the Public Health Family Health Activity, $50,000 is designated and committed to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire or reimburse for the purchase or lease of equipment, or purchase or reimburse for the purchase of drugs and medical treatment of persons with Cystic Fibrosis over the age of 21. Funds shall be expended for those persons qualifying who are not otherwise covered by any other private or publicly funded program and are determined to need support from the State. Provided further, the Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation is authorized to use excess agency income for a repair and maintenance program. Provided, that of the above appropriation, the Department of Human Resources is authorized to allocate one additional nursing position to Lumpkin County. It is the intent of the General Assembly that the Department of Human Resources transfer funds from other areas of Budget Unit A to insure that rates in effect for the various Special Program Services of AFDC-Institutional Foster Care and Child WelfareInstitutional Foster Care be not less than the rates paid for such various services on June 30, 1983. For the purposes of this Act, common object classes are defined as: Personal Services, Regular Operating Expenses, Travel, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases, Publications and Printing, Equipment Purchases, Computer Charges, Real Estate Rentals, Telecommunications, Per Diem, Fees and Contracts and Utilities. 2690 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided that grants of Maternal and Child Health Block Grant funds above the amounts anticipated in this appropriation shall be used to improve and expand Public Health programs, with priority given to programs which address the problem of high infant mortality and/or morbidity, and not to supplant State funds in this appropriation, provided that such programs not be expanded to levels which such increased funding would not be sufficient to sustain in subsequent years. Provided that of the funds available in the Public Health Budget not less than $125,000 is committed for funding of the Community Cardiovascular Council Stroke-Screening Pro- gram. Provided, that, of the above appropriation relative to Troubled Children, funds unex- pended for either in-state or out-of-state residential treatment for troubled children shall be allocated to the treatment of youth and adolescents who qualify for Intermediate Level Institutional Foster Care. Provided that of the above appropriation, $40,000 is designated and committed for a program of screening and treatment of diabetes in the Columbus area. B. Budget Unit: State Health Planning and Development.............................................................................................! 475.888 State Health Planning and Development Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 642,347 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,184 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,100 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 15,000 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 80,200 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 26,373 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................! 6,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 892,743 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................$ -0- Agency Funds ............................................................................................................$ 416,855 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 475,888 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 642,347 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 45,184 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 5,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,100 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 15,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 80,200 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 26,373 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 69,939 Postage............................................................................................................................! 6,600 Total Positions Budgeted 21 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 C. Budget Unit: Community Mental Health/ Mental Retardation Youth Services and Institutions ................................................................................................$ 308,323,996 Departmental Operations: Personal Services................................................................................................$ 255,182,865 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 27,254,565 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2691 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 576,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................$ 745,391 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 60,450 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,773,206 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 2,063,871 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 389,146 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 2,407,468 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 3,051,050 Utilities..................................................................................................................! 15,813,801 Postage........................................................................................................................! 209,051 Capital Outlay................................................................................,..........................! 254,000 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 2,464,752 Grants to County-Owned Detention Centers..............................................................................................! 2,187,080 Drug Abuse Contracts ..............................................................................................$ 980,656 Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded...........................................................................................! 53,948,205 MR Day Care Center Motor Vehicle Purchases .................................................................................................$ 602,160 Supportive Living Staff ........................................................................................$ 1,446,213 Supportive Living Benefits..................................................................................-! 6,006,171 Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program.............................................................................................! 525,000 Community Mental Health Center Services.................................................................................................! 64,519,856 Project Rescue ...........................................................................................................$ 305,752 Project ARC..............................................................................................................-! 191,794 Project Friendship....................................................................................................! 257,442 Group Homes for Autistic Children...................................................................................................! 282,266 Uniform Alcoholism Projects ...............................................................................$ 2,755,047 Child Care Benefits ....................................................................................................$ 16,000 Community Mental Retardation Staff ...............................................................................................$ 3,357,418 Community Mental Retardation Residential Services .........................................................................................$ 12,628,366 Lumpkin Area Individual Living, Inc. ...............................................................................................................$ 26,800 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 462,282,542 Agency Funds.....................................................................................................! 124,691,352 Indirect DOAS Services Funding........................................................................! 1,625,000 Social Services Block Grant Funds ..........................................................................................$ 27,642,194 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 308,323,996 Total Positions Budgeted 12,620/12,540 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,549 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Community Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Youth Services and Institutional Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Regional Hospital at Augusta $ 12,415,525 $ 10,576,739 502 2692 Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah West Central Georgia Regional Hospital Northwest Regional Hospital at Rome Gracewood State School and Hospital JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, $ 15,954,443 $ 12,815,047 $ 10,764,268 $ 16,814,316 $ 35,211,983 $ 12,595,596 $ 11,284,080 $ 8,845,667 $ 12,554,223 $ 21,477,478 Southwestern State Hospital $ 24,526,844 $ 16,219,716 Georgia Retardation Center Georgia Mental Health Institute Central State Hospital $ 23,168,110 $ 15,342,501 $ 94,314,445 $ 13,704,792 $ 13,119,932 $ 66,308,404 Mental Health Community Assistance Outdoor Therapeutic Program Mental Retardation Community Assistance Central Pharmacy Metro Drug Abuse Centers Day Care Centers for the Mentally Retarded Supportive Living Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program Community Mental Retardation Staff Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Group Homes for Autistic Children Project Rescue $ 6,302,593 $ 1,175,712 $ 1,794,340 $ 124,451 $ 1,292,630 $ 54,550,365 $ 7,452,384 $ 6,245,693 $ 1,175,712 $ 1,794,340 $ 124,451 $ 649,540 $ 22,137,642 $ 4,294,681 $ 525,000 $ 3,357,418 $ 525,000 $ 2,445,183 $ 12,628,366 $ 282,266 $ 305,752 $ 7,777,366 $ 282,266 $ 142,752 637 509 420 674 1546/ 1533 1104/ 1075 882 531 38627 3824 221 40 62 3 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2693 Drug Abuse Contracts $ 980,656 $ 980,656 Project ARC $ 191,794 $ 191,794 Project Friendship $ 257,442 $ 257,442 Community Mental Health Center Services $ 64,519,856 $ 29,273,846 Uniform Alcoholism Projects $ 2,755,047 $ 1,881,553 Central Laboratory $ 269,075 $ -0- Lumpkin Area Individual Living, Inc. $ 26,800 $ 26,800 State Youth Development Centers $ 17,581,028 $ 17,111,535 741 Regional Youth Development Centers Group Homes Community Detention Day Centers $ 11,977,112 $ 11,714,144 414 $ 512,626 $ 512,626 19 $ 1,111,026 $ 1,111,026 17 $ 690,822 $ 690,822 23 Community Treatment Centers 1,957,593 1,957,593 77 Court Services 6,523,818 6,523,818 258 Runaway Investigations 401,908 401,908 15 Interstate Compact 82,811 82,811 3 Purchase of Services 654,000 654,000 0 Assessment and Classification $ 209,000 209,000 10 Undistributed | 461,369 461,369 0 Total $ 462,282,542 $ 308,323,996 12,6207 12,540 Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, agency income, excluding federal grants where prohibited, shall be expended first to cover expenses for local programs. Surplus funds at the end of the year shall not exceed 60-day collections. Surplus above this limitation shall revert to the State and local governments on a pro rata basis based on contribution of said governments to the program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Retardation Residential Services, the Department is authorized to increase the maximum monthly payments to service providers to $392 and to supplant State funds with patient collections to reduce the State cost of the program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Community Mental Health Centers, private gifts and donations, as well as proceeds of local fund raising activities, shall not be required to be budgeted to the Department or to the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department is given the flexibility in the Community Mental Retardation Residential Services Program to use benefits to contract with private home providers for service or to provide small group living situations or semi-independent living 2694 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, situations for clients; and further provided that these residential services are available to clients residing in the community as well as those returning to their communities from the institution. Provided that Community Mental Health Centers shall provide services to clients living within the geographic catchment area served by such centers without regard to the length of time such client has resided in such geographic catchment area if such client is otherwise eligible to receive services. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Supportive Living Benefits, the Department is provided the flexibility to contract with private homeproviders for services in the home and/or to provide small group residences for clients and/or provide respite care services for clients and/or other residential services needed to support clients in the communities. Provided, however, it is the intent of this General Assembly that no additional Youth Services 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 Georgia Mental Health Institute, $20,000 is designated and committed for the purpose of a short-term training program in alcoholism and drug abuse. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $2,500,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for major renovations and construction at the Northwest Georgia Regional Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $2,500,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $250,000 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for planning and preliminary work on the Boone Building renovations at Central State Hospital, and the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) is authorized to make $250,000 of surplus and reserves available for the aforementioned purposes. Provided, however, the Department is authorized and directed to utilize $123,500 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) for completion of Phase II of the electrical system upgrading and for repair of an elevator in the Powell Building at Central State Hospital. Provided that of the above appropriation relating to Community Youth Services, $33,750 is designated and committed for the purpose of continuing the work experience component of the Ft. Yargo Group Home Program. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to Georgia State Foster Grandparent/Senior Companion Program, not more than $25,000 is to be expended for administrative cost of the program. Provided, however, the Department is authorized to utilize $507,600 of available surplus and reserves of the Georgia Building Authority (Hospital) to fund major maintenance and repairs at Atlanta Regional Hospital ($165,000), Georgia Retardation Center ($64,000), Gracewood State School and Hospital ($220,600) and Georgia Mental Health Institute ($58,000). Provided, however, that Central State Hospital, Southwestern State Hospital, and Gracewood State Hospital are authorized to transfer available surplus funds of no more than $100,000 each to the Department of Offender Rehabilitation to provide appropriate security coverage for inmate labor at these hospitals. Provided, however, that the Department is authorized to use available surplus Medicaid funds at Southwestern State Hospital to fund no more than $150,000 in repair and maintenance costs due to construction interruptions at that hospital. Section 24. Department of Industry and Trade. A. Budget Unit: Department of Industry and Trade ....................................................................................................$ 11,130,293 State Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,726,596 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2695 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 696,763 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 277,100 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................................! 13,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 295,650 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,669 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 92,325 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 313,085 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 157,439 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 156,850 Postage........................................................................................................................! 145,000 Local Welcome Center Contracts...........................................................................! 110,000 Advertising..............................................................................................................! 1,243,000 Georgia Ports Authority - Authority Lease Rentals ...................................................................................$ 2,735,000 Georgia Ports Authority - General Obligation Bond Payments .............................................................................................................$ 6,144,392 Historic Chattahoochee Commission Contract.............................................................................................! 50,000 Atlanta Council for International Visitors .............................................................................................$ 25,000 Waterway Development in Georgia..........................................................................! 50,000 Georgia Music Week Promotion...............................................................................! 20,000 Georgia World Congress Center Operating Expenses..............................................................................................! 600,000 Contract - Georgia Association of Broadcasters ........................................................................................................$ 51,500 Southern Center for International Studies..............................................................................................! 25,000 Contract - Lanier Regional Committee................................................................................................................! 12,500 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 17,963,869 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 11,130,293 Total Positions Budgeted 193 Authorized Motor Vehicles 21 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Industry and Trade Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Industry $ 759,393 $ 759,393 18 Research ! 462,867 $ 462,867 14 Tourism - Promotional $ 1,211,528 ! 1,211,528 27 Tourist - Welcome Centers ! 2,165,478 ! 2,065,478 93 Internal Administration ! 11,147,542 ! 4,413,966 24 International ! 970,359 ! 970,359 17 Advertising ! 1,243,000 ! 1,243,000 0 Undistributed | 3.702 ! 3,702 0 Total ! 17,963,869 ! 11,130,293 193 2696 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to advertising, $12,000 is designated and committed for brochures promoting Georgia's agriculture, for distribution at Welcome Centers. B. Budget Unit: Authorities...............................................................................................! J)- 1. Georgia World Congress Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 5,083,711 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,300,136 Travel............................................................................................................................! 42,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 50,000 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 18,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 80,160 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 339,600 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,365,607 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 215 2. Georgia Ports Authority Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 24,911,178 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 8,657,251 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 478,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 118,919 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,604,560 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 109,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 333,256 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 502,856 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,332,740 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................................................................................! 1,113,153 Capital Reinvestment.......................................................................................................ji -0- Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................! 48,871,560 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 780 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 and excess cost of authorized planning of new facili- ties, 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that to the greatest extent feasible, the Georgia Ports Authority utilize existing surplus funds for payments to bond trustees for unmatured issues. Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 29,994,889 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 10,957,387 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 520,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 656,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2697 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 154,919 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,654,560 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 520,856 Real Estate Rentals............,.....................................................................................! 109,343 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 413,416 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,672,340 G.O. Bonds and Lease Rentals............................................................................! 7,233,576 Other Debt-Service Payments ................................................................................$ 820,000 Capital Outlay - Internal Operations...........................................................................................................! 1,113,153 Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau...................................................................................................! 1,416,000 Total Positions Budgeted 995 Authorized Motor Vehicles 36 Section 25. Department of Labor. Budget Unit: Department of Labor......................................................................! 4,205,929 State Operations: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 56,956,820 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,602,196 Travel.......................................................................................................................! 1,215,600 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,380 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 564,648 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,723,700 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,615,300 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,192,218 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts (JTPA)...................................................................................................-! 50,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................,..................................................! 950,600 W.I.N. Grants............................................................................................................$287,600 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 67,176,062 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,205,929 Total Positions Budgeted 1,930 Authorized Motor Vehicles 6 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Labor Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Inspection ! 826,404 $ 826,404 28 Basic Employment $ 52,414,354 $ 808,000 1,495 Work Incentive ! 2,714,777 ! 271,478 82 Food Stamps $ 1,229,387 $ -0- 47 Job Training Partnership ! 7,691,093 $ -0- 200 Correctional Services $ 2,208,305 $ 2,208,305 78 Undistributed ! 91.742 ! 91,742 __0 Total $ 67,176,062 ! 4,205,929 1,930 Section 26. Department of Law. Budget Unit: Department of Law........................................................................-! 5,283,501 2698 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Attorney General's Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,678,151 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 263,808 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 116,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 33,500 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 10,600 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 68,392 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 314,607 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 98,243 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 36,500 Books for State Library .............................................................................................$ 60,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,679,801 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,283,501 Total Positions Budgeted 119 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, however, that of the above appropriation relative to regular operating expenses, $30,500 is designated and committed for Court Reporter Fees. Section 27. Department of Medical Assistance. Budget Unit: Medicaid Services .......................................................................| 230.300,935 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 5,818,580 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 171,322 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 117,725 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 94,100 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 13,010 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 4,589,565 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 928,900 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 186,806 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 10,489,540 Postage........................................................................................................................! 150,000 Medicaid Benefits..............................................................................................! 743,673,852 Payments to Counties for Mental Health..................................................................................................! 10,385,150 Audits Contracts...................................................................................................... JTB6j500 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 777,385,050 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 230,300,935 Total Positions Budgeted 225 Authorized Motor Vehicles 3 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Medical Assistance Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Commissioner's Office ! 632,820 ! 266,528 11 Program Management $ 11,983,113 ! 1,457,536 41 Administration ! 2,110,507 $ 756,844 36 Operations ! 6,119,541 $ 1,529,884 50 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2699 Program Integrity $ 2,480,067 $ 1,061,072 87 Benefits $ 754,059,002 $ 225,229,071 0 Undistributed f ^ ! -Q^ _0 Total $ 777,385,050 $ 230,300,935 225 Provided, that any reserve created by the State Auditor for the payment of Medicaid Benefits can be expended and otherwise treated for accounting and other purposes for Payments to Counties for Mental Health. Section 28. Merit System of Personnel Administration. Budget Unit: Merit System of Personnel Administration Agency Assessments...................................................................................$ 5,645,374 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,277,529 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 98,575 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 46,848 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 149,216 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,311 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 1,339,800 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 573,145 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 107,145 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts...........................................................................! 17,011,989 Postage........................................................................................................................! 135,860 Health Insurance Claim Payments .................................................................$ 181,950,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 205,696,418 Agency Assessments ..............................................................................................$ 5,645,374 Employee and Employer Contributions..................................................................................................! 200,017,345 Deferred Compensation .............................................................................................$ 33,699 Total Positions Budgeted 162 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Merit System Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Applicant Services $ 1,707,742 ! -0- 39 Classification and Compensation $ 761,953 ! -0- 19 Program Evaluation and Audit ! 584,548 $ -0- 13 Employee Training and Development ! 904,829 ! -0- 23 Health Insurance Administration ! 5,629,744 ! -0- 27 Health Insurance Claims ! 194,207,939 $ -0- 0 Internal Administration $ 900,588 ! -0- 33 2700 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Commissioner's Office $ 995,929 $ -0- 8 Undistributed $ 3,146 $ ^ __0 Total $ 205,696,418 $ -0- 162 Provided, that it is the intent of this General Assembly that the employer contribution paid by the State for Teachers Health Insurance shall be for State allotted teachers, and the base for this payment shall be the eligible salary for teachers according to the Teacher Salary Index, before the assignment of Required Local Effort. Provided, however, the Department is authorized to assess no more than $110.90 per merit system budgeted position for the cost of departmental operations. Section 29. Department of Natural Resources. A. Budget Unit: Department of Natural Resources .....................................................................................................$ 50,701,141 1. Internal Administration Budget- Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 2,472,269 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 162,169 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 19,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 180,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 8,000 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 160,597 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 165,527 Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 71,869 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts .....................................................................,..........$ 105,005 Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 89,586 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................? 540,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................$ 75,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,058,822 Receipts from Jekyll Island State Park Authority..............................................................................................! 53,750 Receipts from Stone Mountain Memorial Association ...........................................................................................$ 328,500 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 3,676,572 Total Positions Budgeted 80 2. Game and Fish Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 13,873,360 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 3,078,591 Travel............................................................................................................................? 80,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 713,039 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 78,000 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 430,700 Computer Charges......................................................................................................? 45,793 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................? 45,394 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 229,449 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 80,800 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 62,466 Capital Outlay Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................? 333,713 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition.........................................................................................? 375,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2701 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 19,426,305 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ..................................................,................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 15,702,038 Total Positions Budgeted 477 3. Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 9,678,786 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................? 3,683,267 Travel............................................................................................................................? 77,878 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 285,300 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 98,355 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 219,000 Computer Charges.........................................,............................................................? 17,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 130,765 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 244,720 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................? 61,202 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 57,600 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................? 829,000 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................? 300,000 Cost of Material for Resale................................,................................,................? 1,025,000 Authority Lease Rentals.......................................................................................? 1,857,000 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................? 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................? 415,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................? 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame..,.................................................................................? 50,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................? 1,457,663 Technical Assistance Contract..................................................................,.............? 125,000 Grant - The Hay House.............................................................................................? 40,000 Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................? 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island..................................................................................................? 60,000 Advertising and Promotion .....................................................................................?_ 100,000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 22,524,728 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...................................................................,...............? -0- State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 13,349,728 Total Positions Budgeted 374 4. Environmental Protection Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 10,342,186 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 641,805 Travel.....................,....................................................................................................? 242,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................? 67,631 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 85,117 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 78,751 Computer Charges ................. .................................................................................? 134,000 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 516,905 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 183,729 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 540,710 Postage..........................................................................................................................? 96,112 Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................? 1,000,000 Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................? 6,000,000 2702 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 250,437 Topographic Mapping U.S. Geological Survey ..................................................................................................$ 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association ...................................................................................................$ 10,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 20,314,783 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 16,865,783 Total Positions Budgeted 314 5. Coastal Resources Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 806,576 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................! 173,943 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 11,950 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 24,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,208 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 23,241 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 15,477 Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................,................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 20,236 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 8,500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 9,639 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance........................................................................! 20,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance.............................................................................................................! 33,250 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,167,020 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,107,020 Total Positions Budgeted 26 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 37,173,177 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 7,739,775 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 431,728 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 1,098,770 Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 462,180 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 759,692 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 372,867 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 858,591 Telecommunications.................................................................................,...............! 750,003 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 796,217 Postage........................................................................................................................! 315,403 Land and Water Conservation Grants..................................................................................................................! 1,400,000 Recreation Grants.....................................................................................................! 415,000 Water and Sewer Grants ......................................................................................$ 6,000,000 Solid Waste Grants................................................................................................! 1,000,000 Contract with U. S. Geological Survey for Ground Water Resources Survey ..................................................................................................$ 250,437 Contract with U.S. Geological Survey for Topographic Maps.............................................................................! 125,000 Capital Outlay - Repairs and Maintenance...................................................................................................! 862,250 Capital Outlay - Shop Stock...................................................................................! 300,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust...............................................................................! 75,000 Authority Lease Rentals .......................................................................................$ 1,857,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2703 Cost of Material for Resale ..................................................................................$ 1,025,000 Payments to Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority........................................................................................$ 540,000 Contract - Special Olympics, Inc............................................................................................................................$ 186,000 Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ....................................................................................$ 50,000 Capital Outlay - Heritage Trust - Wildlife Management Area Land Acquisition .........................................................................................$ 375,000 Capital Outlay - User Fee Enhancements.....................................................................................................$ 1,457,663 Capital Outlay - Buoy Maintenance.............................................................................................................! 20,000 Capital Outlay - Consolidated Maintenance...................................................................................$ 333,713 Technical Assistance Contract................................................................................! 125,000 Contract - Georgia Rural Water Association ...................................................................................................$ 10,000 Grant - The Hay House.............................................................................................$ 40,000 Contract - Corps of Engineers (Cold Water Creek St. Park)...............................................................................$ 126,192 Grant - Tybee Island..................................................................................................$ 60,000 Advertising and Promotion ....,................................................................................$ 100,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,271 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,021 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 Proper- ties Commission, except that land specifically provided for in this Section. Provided, however, that $1,000,000 of the above appropriation for Water and Sewer Grants shall be available for allotment to counties and municipalities for emergency type projects, and that $5,000,000 is designated and committed for grants to local governments for water and sewer projects utilizing a maximum State match of 50% of the total cost of each project. Provided, further that no allocation of funds for this purpose shall be made prior to the official approval thereof by the Board of Natural Resources. Provided that to the extent State Parks and Historic Sites receipts are realized in excess of the amount of such funds contemplated in this Act, the Department of Natural Resources is authorized and directed to use the excess receipts to provide for the most immediate critical needs of the Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Division to include repairs and maintenance of State Parks and Historic Sites facilities. B. Budget Unit: Authorities...............................................................................................! ^ 1. Lake Lanier Islands Development Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,672,614 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 716,279 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 3,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................$ 22,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 46,320 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 80,738 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 4,000 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0Telecommunications........................................................,.............,............................! 44,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 20,620 Capital Outlay..................................................................................................................-! -0Campground Sinking Fund.............................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 2,611,004 2704 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 64 2. Jekyll Island State Park Authority Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,834,785 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,865,000 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 32,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 60,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 35,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 75,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 42,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,000 Mortgage Payments..........................................................................................................! -0- Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expenses.........................................................................................................! -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources ..............................................................................................$ 53,750 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,077,535 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 165 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,507,399 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 2,581,279 Travel............................................................................................................................! 35,700 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 82,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 81,320 Equipment..................................................................................................................! 155,738 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 4,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications ...................................................................................................$ 86,733 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 100,620 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Promotion Expense...........................................................................................................! -0- Campground Sinking Fund.............................................................................................! -0- Payments to the Department of Natural Resources ..............................................................................................$ 53,750 Mortgage Payments..........................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 229 Authorized Motor Vehicles 100 Section 30. Department of Offender Rehabilitation. A. Budget Unit: Departmental Operations.........................................................! 22,223,717 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 8,905,823 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 605,600 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 340,680 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 53,600 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 43,290 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 650,578 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 989,593 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 311,398 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2705 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................,........................................$ 913,655 Utilities .........................................................................................................................$ 44,000 County Subsidy ......................................................................................................$ 7,117,500 County Subsidy for Jails..........................................................................................$ 753,000 Court Costs ................................................................................................................$ 300,000 Central Repair Fund ...........................................,....................................................$ 550,000 Grants for County Workcamp Construction ......................................................................................$ 840,000 Local Jail Equipment Grants....................................................................................$ 50,000 Grants for Local Jails...............................................................................................| 400,000 Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................................,.......$ 22,868,717 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 22,223,717 Total Positions Budgeted 336 Authorized Motor Vehicles 70 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Departmental Operations Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. General Administration and Support $ 6,472,753 $ 6,022,753 139 Adult Facilities and Programs $ 15,134,047 $ 14,939,047 165 Training and Staff Development $ 1,261,917 $ 1,261,917 32 Undistributed $ QL ! -0- _0 Total $ 22,868,717 $ 22,223,717 336 It is the intent of this General Assembly that funds appropriated for county subsidy may be used to either supplement or supplant county funds, at the option of each county. Provided, that of the above appropriation relating to grants for county workcamp construction, the State shall provide no more than fifty percent of the total construction cost. B. Budget Unit: Correctional Institutions, Transitional Centers, and Support ......................................................................................................$ 136,857,926 Institutional Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 93,370,988 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 17,715,549 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 72,765 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 441,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 80,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 1,624,887 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 236,530 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 866,106 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 347,000 Utilities....................................................................................................................! 6,618,650 Payments to Central State Hospital for Meals.............................................................................................! 2,296,600 Payments to Central State Hospital for Utilities.............................................................................................! 951,700 Inmate Release Funds..............................................................................................! 916,000 Health Service Purchases ...................................................................................$ 11,878,464 2706 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Payments to the Medical Association of Georgia for Jail and Prison Health Care Certification....................................................................................................? 40,480 Authority Lease Rentals ..........................................................................................$ 440,000 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$805jOOO Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 138,701,719 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................? 136,857,926 Total Positions Budgeted 4,603 Authorized Motor Vehicles 379 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Correctional Institutions, Transitional Centers, and Support Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Georgia Training and Development Center 5 1,763,627 $ 1,763,627 66 Georgia Industrial Institute * 7,230,386 $ 7,230,386 298 Alto Education and Evaluation Center $ 1,614,172 $ 1,334,571 48 Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center 5 7,688,468 $ 7,688,468 321 Georgia State Prison * 19,584,653 $ 19,584,653 884 Consolidated Branches $ 12,418,536 $ 12,292,496 515 Middle Georgia Correctional Institution 5 19,051,480 $ 19,051,480 804 Jack T. Rutledge Correctional Institution $ 3,710,882 $ 3,710,882 155 Central Correctional Institution $ 3,119,515 $ 3,119,515 135 Metro Correctional Institution $ 4,158,657 $ 4,158,657 183 Coastal Correctional Institution Central Funds D.O.T. Work Details $ 4,028,470 $ 3,976,630 176 $ 7,948,589 $ 7,948,589 3 $ 640,848 $ -0- 32 Food Processing and Distribution Farm Operations $ 10,902,504 $ 10,201,040 192 $ 4,767,561 $ 4,723,561 37 Dodge Correctional Institution Transitional Centers $ 3,328,339 $ 3,328,339 144 $ 3,289,942 $ 3,289,942 119 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2707 Augusta Correctional and Medical Institution $ 5,543,410 $ 5,543,410 254 Health Care $ 17,911,680 $ 17,911,680 237 Undistributed $ ^ $ ^ __0 Total $ 138,701,719 $ 136,857,926 4,603 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 the above total funds appropriated for "Health Services Purchases" includes payments to jails for State prisoner's medical costs. C. Budget Unit: Board of Pardons and Paroles..........................................................................................................$ 11,377,154 Board of Pardons and Paroles Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 9,472,499 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 262,688 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 394,118 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases..................................................................................................................$ 40,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 34,880 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 83,352 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 68,371 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 605,403 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 258,752 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 22,091 County Jail Subsidy .................................................................................................| 135,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,377,154 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 11,377,154 Total Positions Budgeted 424 Authorized Motor Vehicles 27 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. D. Budget Unit: Georgia Correctional Industries ..................................................................................................................$ -0- Georgia Correctional Industries Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 2,075,121 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 635,225 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 50,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 45,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 9,100 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 107,000 Computer Charges........................................................................................................! 5,863 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 32,450 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 62,750 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 320,900 Cost of Sales ...........................................................................................................$ 6,060,000 Repayment of Prior Year's Appropriations.........................................................................................................! 84,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,487",409 State Funds Budgeted......................................................................................................! -0- Total Positions Budgeted 80 Authorized Motor Vehicles 16 2708 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. E. Budget Unit: Probation Field Operations ...................................................................................................$ 26,134,562' 1. Probation Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................$ 21,657,063 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 444,354 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 447,675 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 45,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 87,066 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 396,084 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 303,530 Utilities ...........................................................................................................................$ 6,272 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 7,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 23,394,244 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................$ 21,436,118 Total Positions Budgeted 933 2. Diversion Centers Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 4,066,118 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 301,720 Travcl............................................................................................................................$ 21,910 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing................................................................................................$ -0- Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 35,400 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 291,156 Telecommunications...................................................................................................? 54,220 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 257,500 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................................................? -0- Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................$360,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 5,388,024 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,698,444 Total Positions Budgeted 196 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 25,723,181 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 746,074 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 469,585 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................? -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................? 45,200 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 122,466 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................? -0- Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................? 687,240 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 357,750 Utilities .......................................................................................................................$ 263,772 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................? 7,000 Capital Outlay...........................................................................................................? 360,000 Total Positions Budgeted 1,129 Authorized Motor Vehicles 93 Section 31. Department of Public Safety. Budget Unit: Department of Public Safety..........................................................................................................? 58,698,034 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2709 1. Office of Highway Safety Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 312,699 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 21,311 Travel..............................................................................................................................$ 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................$ 2,500 Equipment Purchases............................,..........................................................................$ -0- Computer Charges ..............................................................................,.......................$ 11,900 Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 11,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................,.......................................................$ -0- Postage............................................................................................................................$ 3,500 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 372,910 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 186,455 Total Positions Budgeted 8 2. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 4,650,880 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 1,032,208 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 66,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases .............................................,..............................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 36,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 35,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 118,425 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 30,303 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 22,000 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 5,990,816 Indirect DOAS Services Funding................................,..................................................! -0- State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 5,957,649 Total Positions Budgeted 170 3. Driver Services Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 6,213,356 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 789,025 Travel.................................................................................................................................! 855 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...........................................................................................................,............! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 182,475 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 100,000 Computer Charges..................................................................................,..............! 2,241,515 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 4,800 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 70,900 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,275 Postage........................................................................................................................! 583,000 Conviction Reports...................................................................................................! 185,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................! -0- Driver License Processing........................................................................................! 816,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 11,189,201 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 1,500,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,689,201 Total Positions Budgeted 310 4. Field Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 28,441,011 Regular Operating Expenses................................................................................! 4,707,084 Travel............................................................................................................................! 47,945 2710 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................! 4,100,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 232,525. Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 207,500 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 2,207 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 386,400 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 60,647 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 36,000 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................ ..............................$ 38,221,319 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 150,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 38,071,319 Total Positions Budgeted 992 5. Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 753,100 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 77,800 Travel............................................................................................................................! 30,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 17,900 Equipment Purchases......................................................................................................! 702 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 70,000 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 48,500 Telecommunications.....................................................,.............................................! 18,800 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 13,500 Postage............................................................................................................................! 5,550 Peace Officers Training Grants ...........................................................................I 1,743,363 Total Funds Budgeted ................................................................... .....................$ 2,788,215 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 2,788,215 Total Positions Budgeted 25 6. Police Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 574,427 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 163,000 Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,850 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..,.........................................................................................! 9,500 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,400 Computer Charges......................................................................................................! 16,000 Real Estate Rentals..........................................................................................................! -0- Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 17,930 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 146,200 Postage............................................................................................................................! 3,400 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 950,707 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 905,707 Total Positions Budgeted 17 7. Fire Academy: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 353,957 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 47,100 Travel............................................................................................................................! 14,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 30,000 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 3,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 14,000 Computer Charges..........................................................,...........................................! 30,558 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 15,182 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2711 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 10,925 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 110,000 Postage............................................................................................................................! SjTOO Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 634,422 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 569,422 Total Positions Budgeted 13 8. Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 133,251 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 12,540 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,200 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ........................................................................$ 8,800 Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 2,000 Computer Charges ........................................................................................................$ 5,100 Real Estate Rentals ......................................................................................................$ 3,500 Telecommunications .....................................................................................................$ 4,450 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 15,000 Postage............................................................................................................................$ 2,600 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 198,541 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 198,541 Total Positions Budgeted 4 9. Organized Crime Prevention Council Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 134,325 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 16,337 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 9,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing............................................................................................! 2,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges.........,...................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals ..........................................................................................................$ -0- Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,950 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 29,082 Postage...............................................................................................................................! 700 Total Funds Budgeted.............................................................................................! 194,894 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 194,894 Total Positions Budgeted 3 10. Georgia Public Safety Training Facility Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 106,770 Regular Operating Expenses.......................................................................................! 4,961 Travel..............................................................................................................................! 4,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................! 9,000 Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 250 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,000 Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 800 Real Estate Rentals......................................................................................................! 3,500 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 2,950 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................! 2,500 Postage...............................................................................................................................! 400 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 136,631 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 136,631 Total Positions Budgeted 3 2712 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services..................................................................................................? 41,673,776 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 6,871,366 Travel..........................................................................................................................$ 204,050' Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................? 4,156,800 Publications and Printing........................................................................................$ 488,250 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................? 367,602 Computer Charges .................................................................................................$ 2,375,873 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 77,689 Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 645,530 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................? 409,507 Postage........................................................................................................................? 662,850 Conviction Reports...................................................................................................? 185,000 Peace Officers Training Grant.............................................................................? 1,743,363 Driver License Processing........................................................................................? 816,000 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 1,545 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1,099 Provided, however, that of the above appropriation for Conviction Reports, payment for conviction reports is not to exceed ?.25 per conviction report. Provided that to the extent that Federal Funds are realized in excess of the amounts of such funds contemplated in the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Activity of this Act, the Office of Planning and Budget is authorized and directed to supplant State Funds appropriated herein. Provided further that such supplantation shall not be imple- mented if so doing would cause any portion of the anticipated Federal Funds not to be realized. This provision shall not apply to project grants. It is the intent of this General Assembly that for the purpose of purchasing Police Pursuit Motor Vehicles, the Department of Public Safety is hereinafter authorized to develop and establish specifications for said purchases of Police Pursuit Vehicles when such pur- chases are made by the State of Georgia, or otherwise placed a part of a State of Georgia Contract. Provided, further, that the development of said specifications shall be submitted to the Purchasing Division of the Department of Administrative Services by November 1 of each year. Provided, further, the Department of Administrative Services is hereby instructed to complete said specifications and place to bid for the letting of contracts by December 1 of such fiscal year. Section 32. Public School Employees' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Public School Employees' Retirement System...................................................................................? 12,562,455 Departmental Operations Budget: Payments to Employees' Retirement System...............................................................................................? 176,455 Employer Contributions......................................................................................? 12.386.000 Total Funds Budgeted........................................................................................? 12,562,455 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 12,562,455 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 33. Public Service Commission. Budget Unit: Public Service Commission .................................................................................................$ 4,487,569 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................? 3,586,944 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................? 194,018 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2713 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 101,873 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases......................................................................! 68,000 Publications and Printing..............................................................................,...........! 10,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 6,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 125,019 Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 213,700 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 94,085 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 165,000 Total Funds Budgeted .......................,..................................................................$ 4,565,139 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,487,569 Total Positions Budgeted 119 Authorized Motor Vehicles 26 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Public Service Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 1,017,446 $ 1,016,446 22 Transportation $ 1,624,214 $ 1,624,214 47 Utilities $ 1,923,479 | 1,846,909 50 Total ! 4,565,139 ! 4,487,569 119 Section 34. Regents, University System of Georgia. A. Budget Unit: Resident Instruction and University System Institutions..................................................................................! 600,810,801 1. Resident Instruction Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................I 520,374,189 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 62,000,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................! 139,596,084 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 68,000,000 Office of Minority Business Enterprise..............................................................................................! 316,341 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................! 301,331 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 15,538,000 Total Funds Budgeted ......................................................................................$ 806,125,945 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income..........................................................................................! 17,500,000 Sponsored Income..............................................................................................! 130,000,000 Other Funds........................................................................................................! 152,574,906 Auxiliary Income...............................................................................................................! -0- Indirect Communication Charges........................................................................! 3,027,300 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 503,023,739 Total Positions Budgeted 17,086 Provided, that from appropriated funds in this budget unit, the amount of !15,538,000 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 2714 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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. Provided, that revenue from student fees which exceeds the original budget estimates of student fees by $2,000,000 shall not be available for operations unless prior approval is granted by the Fiscal Affairs Subcommittees of the House and Senate, except that student fee revenue derived from increased rates authorized by the State Board of Regents shall not be subject to this limitation. Provided, further, that revenue from sales and ser- vices shall be classified as restricted funds and shall be available for use by the unit of the University System generating such income. Provided, further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the 1 !/2 % Personal Services continuation factor incorporated into the Resident Instruction appropriation in this Appropriations Act be utilized to provide 2 V4 % merit-type increases. Provided, the Board of Regents is authorized to transfer other object class surpluses to Capital Outlay and Equipment Purchases without approval of the Office of Planning and Budget or the Fiscal Affairs Sub-Committees. 2. Marine Resources Extension Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 750,107 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 272,900 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,023,007 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................! -0- OtherFunds...............................................................................................................$ 134,111 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...............................................................................! 9,800 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 879,096 Total Positions Budgeted 27 3. Skidaway Institute of Oceanography Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 964,397 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 800,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 590,695 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 943.750 Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 3,298,842 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................! -0Sponsored Income.................................................................................................-! 1,743,750 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2715 Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 407,788 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 1,147,304 Total Positions Budgeted 35 4. Marine Institute Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 437,213 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 162,487 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 227,628 Sponsored Operations.......................................................... .............. .... ......$ 137,513 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 964,841 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income ..........,............................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income........................................,.......,....................................................$ 300,000 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................! ^ State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 664,841 Total Positions Budgeted 20 5. Engineering Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................$ 11,612,032 Sponsored Operations.....................................................................................-! 27,655,087 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 7,370,696 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 20,998,365 Agricultural Research...............................................................................................! 569,269 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 68,205,449 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income................................................................................................$ 48,653,452 Other Funds..........................................................................................................$ 12,316,627 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...........................................................................$ 117,600 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 7,117,770 Total Positions Budgeted 361 6. Engineering Extension Division Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 1,301,077 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................-.......................! -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 722,706 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Advanced Technology Development Center.......................................................................-..............-..! 811,864 Total Funds Budgeted......................,...................................................................! 2,835,647 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................! -0- Other Funds............................................................................................................! 1,345,825 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................! 12,200 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,477,622 Total Positions Budgeted 52 7. Agricultural Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................! 23,132,114 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................! 4,300,000 2716 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ............................................................................$ 8,127,643 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................$ 3,200,000 Fire Ant Research...................................................................................................! 50,000 ' Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 38,809,757 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income...........................................,...........................................................! -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 7,500,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................$ 6,854,745 Indirect DOAS Services Funding.............................................................................f 95,900 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 24,359,112 Total Positions Budgeted 869 8. Cooperative Extension Service Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ..........................................................................$ 26,343,804 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................! 4,250,000 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 3,565,830 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................! 1,750,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 35,909,634 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................! -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................! 6,000,000 Other Funds............................................................................................................! 5,640,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 126,700 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 24,142,934 Total Positions Budgeted 970 9. Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................! 58,912,096 Sponsored Operations........................................................................................! 2,819,815 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs...........................................................................! 24,784,283 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 670,000 Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations.....................................................................................................! 1,500.000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 88,686,194 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income............................................................................................! 1,364,700 Sponsored Income..................................................................................................! 3,489,815 Other Funds..........................................................................................................! 51,620,625 Board of Corrections .............................................................................................$ 1,800,000 Indirect DOAS Services Funding...........................................................................! 193,500 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 30,217,554 Total Positions Budgeted 3,091 10. Veterinary Medicine Experiment Station Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 1,101,513 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................! 454,157 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2717 Agricultural Research...............................................................................................$ 470,027 Fire Ant Research.....................................................................................................? 192.398 Total Funds Budgeted .....................................................,....................................$ 2,218,095 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income ...........................................................................,...........................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds.......................................................................................................................? ^ State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 2,218,095 Total Positions Budgeted 63 11. Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 824,889 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................? -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................$ 1,044,740 Sponsored Operations....................................,..............................................................? -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,869,629 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income ......,................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds............................................................................................................? 1,408,225 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ...................................................................................f -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 461,404 Total Positions Budgeted 55 12. Family Practice Residency Program Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 139,915 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .................................................................................$ 98,893 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency ...............................................................................$ 2,060,000 Residency Capitation Grants ...............................................................................$ 1,785,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency............................................................................? 150,000 Student Preceptorships............................................................................................J> 185jOOO Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,418,808 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................? 4,418,808 Total Positions Budgeted 4 Provided, that of the above appropriation, ?185,000 is designated and committed for contracts with medical schools for a student preceptorship program. Provided, further, that each student participating in the program shall receive ?500 and each family physician shall receive $500. Provided, that of the funds appropriated for Capitation Grants for Family Practice, it is permissible that any funds not committed to existing programs or otherwise designated may be used to begin a Family Practice Program at Emory University School of Medicine. 13. Georgia Radiation Therapy Center Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 714,167 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................? -0- 2718 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs................................................................................$ 320,858 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................$ -0- Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds..................................................................................................$ 150,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,185,025 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................$ -0- Other Funds...............................................................................................................$ 780,206 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................$ 404,819 Total Positions Budgeted 32 14. Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. ...............................................................................$ 277,703 Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................$ 940,213 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs. .......................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Operations...........................................................................................! 532,975 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 1,750,891 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income .......................................................................................................$ -0- Sponsored Income..................................................................................................$ 1,473,188 Other Funds.......................................................................................................................$ -0- State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 277,703 Total Positions Budgeted 48 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................$ 646,885,216 Sponsored Operations....................................................................................! 102,927,602 Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.........................................................................$ 187,177,113 Sponsored Operations......................................................................................! 96,232,603 Office of Minority Business Enterprise ..............................................................................................$ 316,341 Special Desegregation Programs.............................................................................$ 301,331 Fire Ant Research.....................................................................................................! 242,398 Agricultural Research............................................................................................! 1,039,296 Advanced Technology Development Center.............................................................................................! 811,864 Capitation Contracts for Family Practice Residency ...............................................................................$ 2,060,000 New Program Development Contracts for Family Practice Residency................................................................................................! 150,000 Residency Capitation Grants ...............................................................................$ 1,785,000 Student Preceptorships............................................................................................$ 185,000 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 15,538,000 Capital Outlay - ETMH Renovations.........................................................................................................! 1,500,000 Capital Outlay - GRTC Planning Funds .....................................................................................................$ 150,000 Total Positions Budgeted 22,713 The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29,1984 2719 B. Budget Unit: Regents Central Office .............................................................$ 22,928.775 Regents Central Office Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 3,364,625 Operating Expenses ..................................................................................................$ 636,550 SREB Payments.....................................................................................................? 7,137,350 Medical Scholarships................................................................................................! 526,250 Regents Opportunity Grants ...................................................................................$ 600,000 Regents Scholarships................................................................................................! 200,000 Grants to Junior Colleges .....................................................................................$ 6,766,000 Rental Payments to Georgia Military College.....................................................................................................! 198,000 Research Consortium.............................................................................................! 3,500,000 Total Funds Budgeted ...................................................................................... ! 22,928,775 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 22,928,775 Total Positions Budgeted 100 Authorized Motor Vehicles 0 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Provided, that of the above appropriation relative to Grants to Junior Colleges, payments are to be based on a rate of !796 per EFT student. Furthermore, 50 quarter credit hours shall be used in the calculation of an equivalent full-time student. The object class Teachers Retirement has been included in the object class Personal Services in this budget unit. C. Budget Unit: Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission...................................................................................................! 4,617,721 Public Telecommunications Commission Budget: Personal Services: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 3,353,763 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Operating Expenses: Educ., Gen., and Dept. Svcs.............................................................................! 3,705,555 Sponsored Operations...................................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 7,059,318 Less Agency Funds: Departmental Income.............................................................................,.........................! -0- Sponsored Income.............................................................................................................! -0- Other Funds............................................................................................................! 2,441,597 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,617,721 Total Positions Budgeted 139 Authorized Motor Vehicles 14 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 35. Department of Revenue. Budget Unit: Department of Revenue...........................................,...................! 44,186,038 Operations Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 27,365,611 Regular Operating Expenses...................................................................................! 846,751 Travel....................................................................................................................,..! 1,173,794 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................! 149,715 Publications and Printing...........,............,............................................................! 1,575,068 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 464,247 Computer Charges.................................................................................................! 8,254,424 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................! 1,391,149 2720 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Telecommunications.................................................................................................? 534,305 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 150,000 County Tax Officials/Retirement and FICA.............................................................................................................$ 1,162,500 Grants to Counties/Appraisal Staff......................................................................................................................? 1,430,000 Motor Vehicle Tag Purchases..............................................................................$ 1,100,000 Motor Vehicle Decal Purchases ..............................................................................$ 338,600 Postage.....................................................................................................................$ 2,094,874 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 48,031,038 Indirect DOAS Services Funding ........................................................................$ 3,845,000 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 44,186,038 Total Positions Budgeted 1,136 Authorized Motor Vehicles 65 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Department of Revenue Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Departmental Administration Internal Administration Field Services Income Tax Motor Vehicle Motor Fuel Tax Central Audit Property Tax Sales and Use Tax Undistributed Total $ 2,711,198 $ 2,711,198 32 $ 5,330,193 $ 5,330,193 77 $ 10,604,988 $ 10,514,988 366 $ 6,978,451 $ 5,263,219 142 $ 11,252,988 $ 9,563,820 248 $ 1,096,211 $ 1,096,211 36 $ 3,924,769 $ 3,924,769 95 $ 3,657,393 $ 3,657,393 57 $ 2,421,771 $ 2,071,171 83 1 i 53.076 53,076 __0 $ 48,031,038 $ 44,186,038 1,136 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relating to motor vehicle tag purchases, $1,100,000 is designated and committed for use in contracting with the Department of Offender Rehabilitation for the production of at least 1,100,000 motor vehicle tags, and for this purpose only. Any such contract may provide for partial, advance payment from the Department of Revenue to Georgia Correctional Industries during tag production. Section 36. Secretary of State. A. Budget Unit: Secretary of State......................................................................? 14,363,861 Personal Services....................................................................................................? 8,992,511 Regular Operating Expenses ..,.......,.......................................,.............................$ 1,274,142 Travel..........................................................................................................................? 169,611 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases................................................................................................................? 172,952 Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 312,200 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................? 86,068 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 407,360 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,736,969 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2721 Telecommunications .................................................................................................$ 278,864 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 403,245 Election Expenses .....................................................................................................$ 400,000 Postage........................................................................................................................$ 267,439 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 14,501,361 State Funds Budgeted...,.....................................................................................! 14,363,861 Total Positions Budgeted 362 Authorized Motor Vehicles 72 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Secretary of State Functional Budgets Internal Administration Archives and Records Corporations Regulation Total Funds State Funds Pos. $ 1,523,865 & 1,521,765 41 $ 3,737,344 & 3,637,344 91 $ 1,294,973 $ 1,292,973 47 Elections and Campaign Disclosure Securities Regulation Drugs and Narcotics $ 968,083 $ 967,683 15 $ 906,386 $ 900,386 21 $ 628,652 $ 628,652 15 State Campaign and Financial Disclosure Occupational Certification Undistributed Total $ 131,369 $ 131,369 3 $ 5,292,528 $ 5,265,528 129 i 18,161 | 18.161 0 $ 14,501,361 $ 14,363,861 362 Occupational Certification Functional Budgets Accounting Architect Athletic Trainers Auctioneers Barbers Chiropractic Construction Industry Cosmetology Dentistry Engineers Forestry Funeral Service Board Costs $ 103,573 $ 33,548 $ 738 $ 1,630 $ 7,924 $ 8,967 $ 41,780 $ 21,082 $ 30,131 $ 28,719 $ 3,380 $ 12,828 Costs of Operations 325,753 106,750 7,033 51,735 227,321 69,165 272,150 398,827 175,018 235,367 25,262 120,531 2722 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Geology 3,084 18,925 Hearing Aid 3,707 32,295 Landscape Architect 7,802 22,753 Librarians 3,083 16,926 Medical Examiners 134,782 837,714 Nursing Home Administrators 9,840 26,482 Board of Nursing 65,820 589,010 Dispensing Opticians 6,460 21,794 Optometry 11,680 35,354 Occupational Therapy 1,032 7,159 Pharmacy 60,090 347,318 Physical Therapy 9,321 29,034 Podiatry 3,430 14,887 Polygraph Examiners 1,830 22,088 Practical Nursing 64,496 418,501 Private Detective 26,200 215,737 Psychologists 14,686 61,606 Recreation 2,080 13,860 Sanitarian 4,375 19,803 Speech Pathology 2,243 16,465 Used Car Dealers 11,240 173,417 Used Car Parts 3,770 49,718 Veterinary 21,255 78,549 Wastewater 5,525 62,219 Well Water 4,360 20,684 Total 776,491 5,167,210 B. Budget Unit: Real Estate Commission ...............................................................$ 996,839 Real Estate Commission Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................$ 616,273 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 108,380 Travel............................................................................................................................! 12,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 27,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 26,000 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................$ 5,150 Computer Charges ......................................................................................................$ 71,288 Real Estate Rentals ....................................................................................................$ 33,248 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 18,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 80,000 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 997,839 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2723 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 996,839 Total Positions Budgeted 28 Authorized Motor Vehicles 12 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Real Estate Commission Functional Budget State Funds Cost of Operations Pos. Real Estate Commission $ 996,839 $ 1,037,789 28 Section 37. Georgia Student Finance Commission. Budget Unit: Georgia Student Finance Commission ................................................................................$ 16,375,250 Administration Budget: Personal Services...................................................................................................^ 2,416,303 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 186,031 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 52,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................$ 9,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 60,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................,.........................................................! 29,500 Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 335,069 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 79,265 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts..................................................................................! 37,500 Payment of Interest and Fees.................................................................................! 525,000 Guaranteed Educational Loans ....................................................................,......$ 3,113,550 Tuition Equalization Grants ..............................................................................$ 10,567,380 Student Incentive Grants .....................................................................................$ 4,215,900 Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents' Grants................................................................................................! 38,000 North Georgia College ROTC Grants.........................................................................................................! 142,500 Osteopathic Medical Loans .....................................................................................$ 120,000 Georgia Military Scholarship Grants.....................................................................................................................! 118,600 Academic Scholarships...............................................................................................! 50,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 22,095,598 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 16,375,250 Total Positions Budgeted 97 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Georgia Student Finance Commission Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Internal Administration $ 3,204,668 $ -0- 97 Higher Education Assistance Corporation ! 525,000 $ 350,000 0 Georgia Student Finance Authority | 18,365,930 ! 16,025,250 _0 Total ! 22,095,598 $ 16,375,250 97 Provided, that of the above appropriated amount relative to Educational Loans an amount not to exceed !14,000 may be used to provide stipends for training recruitment, 2724 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, teacher and counselor personnel in health career fields and other fields for which funds are provided herein for the making of cancellable loans to students. Designated Totals for Guaranteed Educational Loans: (Cancellable loans) A) Students in paramedical and other professional and educational fields of study: Not less than $1,435,000 B) Eligible members of the Georgia National Guard: Not to exceed $100,000 C) Teachers seeking special education training: Not to exceed $225,000 D) Students who are to become agricultural teachers: Not to exceed $30,000 E) Students who are to become mathematics or science teachers: Not to exceed $300,000 Provided, that the above appropriated amount relative to Tuition Equalization Grants provides for payment of grants of $725 per academic year, and for payment of grants for the summer school quarter or semester, to undergraduate students attending colleges as provided for in Code Sections 20-3-410 through 20-3-416. Provided, that with the above appropriated amount relative to academic scholarships, the Georgia Student Finance Authority is authorized to establish a new scholarship program during F.Y. 1985 which provides for recognition of academically outstanding junior and senior level students in high schools located in Georgia, and further, to the extent that funds are appropriated herein for academic scholarships, to award scholarships of $500 each per academic year of study to graduating seniors selected in accordance with procedures and criteria established by the Authority for attendance at institutions of higher education located in Georgia. Section 38. Soil and Water Conservation Committee. Budget Unit: Soil and Water Conservation Committee..............................................................................! 813,078 Soil and Water Conservation Central Office Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 516,415 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 50,780 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 47,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 14,425 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 4,226 Computer Charges...........................................................................................................! 700 Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 31,423 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 13,973 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 133,336 Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 813,078 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................! 813,078 Total Positions Budgeted 13 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 39. Teachers' Retirement System. Budget Unit: Teachers' Retirement System ..........................................................................................................$ 9,638,000 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 1,757,080 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 68,794 Travel............................................................................................................................! 22,250 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 50,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2725 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 10,420 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 502,184 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................! 185,115 Telecommunications .................,.................................................................................$ 57,160 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ................................................................................$ 208,500 Postage..........................................................................,...............................................$ 80,000 Post-Retirement Benefit Adjustment..........................................................................................................! 7,100,000 Cost-of-Living Increases for Local Retirement System Members..............................................................................................................$ 1,320,000 Floor Fund for Local Retirement Systems...........................................................................................$ 1,218,000 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 12,579,503 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 9,638,000 Total Positions Budgeted 67 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Section 40. Department of Transportation. Budget Unit: Department of Transportation ........................................................................................$ 412,217,504 1. Planning and Construction Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 71,742,911 Regular Operating Expenses ................................................................................$ 4,784,460 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,083,800 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 204,254 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................! 55,300 Computer Charges................................................................................,............................! -0- Real Estate Rentals....................................................................................................! 28,295 Telecommunications..............................................................................................! 1,050,044 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 5,432,215 Capital Outlay....................................................................................................! 432,200,965 Geodetic Control.......................................................................................................! 329,196 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 516,911,440 State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 197,447,222 Total Positions Budgeted 3,006 2. Maintenance and Betterments Budget: Personal Services..................................................................................................! 63,215,609 Regular Operating Expenses..............................................................................! 38,806,433 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 369,580 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 20,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0Real Estate Rentals.........................................................................................................! 810 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 180,000 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................! 1,039,175 Capital Outlay......................................................................................................! 50,150,000 Total Funds Budgeted......................................................................................! 153,781,607 2726 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, State Funds Budgeted.......................................................................................! 149,884,825 Total Positions Budgeted 3,564 3. Facilities and Equipment Budget: Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.................................................................! 1,000,000 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................! 2,239,987 Capital Outlay.............................................................................................................! 53,515 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 3,293,502 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 3,093,502 4. Assistance to Counties Budget: Grants to Counties.................................................................................................! 9,317,013 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,013 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 9,317,013 5. Administration Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................! 9,908,351 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 960,000 Travel..........................................................................................................................! 110,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases........................................................................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing........................................................................................! 560,000 Equipment Purchases.......................................................................................................! -0- Computer Charges....................................................................................................! 460,800 Real Estate Rentals ...............................................................................................$ 1,056,209 Telecommunications.................................................................................................! 300,232 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts................................................................................! 234,897 Authority Lease Rentals .....................................................................................$ 24,452,289 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.......................................................................! 38,645,856 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 76,688,634 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................! 41,236,634 Total Positions Budgeted 338 As authorized in the amended General Appropriations Act for State Fiscal Year 1981, !208,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation bonds were sold for advance construction of the Interstate System. Debt service on these bonds is being provided from General Fund Appropriations or Federal Interstate payback funds and !187,650,000 (90%) is to be repaid to the State from Federal Interstate Funds. !24,748,573 has been repaid leaving a balance due of $162,901,427. A !38,000,000 payment shall be applied during the State Fiscal Year 1985 to the $162,901,427 balance due leaving a principal balance due of $124,901,427 to be repaid to the State on bonds that have been issued for advance construction of the Interstate System. Debt service on the new $38 million bond issue for advance construction of the Inter- state System shall also be provided from the General Fund or Federal Interstate payback funds. Federal Interstate Funds amounting to 90% of the total bond issue shall be repaid to the State from future Federal Interstate apportionments. This repayment shall be in addition to the balance due on bonds that have already been issued for advance construction of the Interstate System. It is understood by the General Assembly that the amount to be repaid to the State by the Department of Transportation in any form shall be limited to the amount received from the Federal Government arising from Federal participation on the Interstate Advance Construction Projects. Appropriation of State funds in the foregoing Department of Transportation budgets shall be in conformity with and pursuant to Article III, Section IX, Paragraph VI, 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2727 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, 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 Code Section 48-14-3 against the amount of funds expended by each county in such year for the purposes authorized by said Section. Provided further, it is the intent of this General Assembly that the Department of Transportation is authorized to use interstate rehabilitation funds for four-laning and passing lanes. Provided that State Funds appropriated for on-system Resurfacing, Four-Laning and Passing Lanes in the foregoing activities may be used to match additional Federal Aid resulting from the increase in the Federal Motor Fuel Tax. 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 .......................................................................................................$ 329,196 Capital Outlay - Paving State and Local Schools and State Institutions............................................................................................................^ 750,000 2728 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Capital Outlay - Paving State Parks and Historic Sites ......................................................................................$ 500,000 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 IX, Paragraph VI, subsection (b) of the State Constitution. 6. Assistance to Municipalities Budget: Grants to Municipalities.......................................................................................! 9,317,000 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 9,317,000 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 6,317,000 For grants to municipalities for Capital Outlay in accordance with an Act approved March 31, 1965 (Ga. Laws 1965, p. 458), as amended (Code Sections 36-40-41 through 36-40-45). 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. 7. Air Transportation Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 539,180 Regular Operating Expenses ...................................................................................$ 510,924 Travel............................................................................................................................! 11,400 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0- Publications and Printing...............................................................................................! 700 Equipment Purchases...............................................................................................! 388,000 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.,...........................................................................................................! 1 Telecommunications.....................................................................................................! 6,373 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.......................................................................................! 400 Capital Outlay...................................................................................................................!^ Total Funds Budgeted..........................................................................................! 1,456,978 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 1,031,978 Total Positions Budgeted 16 8. Inter-Modal Transfer Facilities Budget: Personal Services.......................................................................................................! 728,360 Regular Operating Expenses.....................................................................................! 44,537 Travel............................................................................................................................! 13,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases............................................................................! -0Publications and Printing..........................................................................................! 23,100 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 1,389 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................! -0- Real Estate Rentals.............................................................................................................! 1 Telecommunications...................................................................................................! 21,276 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts........................................................,.......................! 611,800 Capital Outlay - Airport Development..........................................................................................................! 700,000 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2729 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements ..,......................,.....................................................$ 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................$ 150,000 Mass Transit Grants..............................................................................................$ 4,748,688 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 8,042,651 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................$ 3,489,330 Total Positions Budgeted 22 9. Harbor Maintenance Budget: Harbor Maintenance Payments ..............................................................................$ 400,000 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................! -0- Total Funds Budgeted .............................................................................................$ 400,000 State Funds Budgeted..............................................................................................? 400,000 Budget Unit Object Classes: Personal Services................................................................................................$ 146,134,411 Regular Operating Expenses ..............................................................................$ 45,106,354 Travel.......................................................................................................................$ 1,588,280 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases.............................................................................................................$ 1,000,000 Publications and Printing........................................................................................? 808,054 Equipment Purchases............................................................................................? 2,684,676 Computer Charges....................................................................................................? 460,800 Real Estate Rentals...............................................................................................? 1,085,316 Telecommunications..............................................................................................? 1,557,925 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts.............................................................................? 7,318,487 Capital Outlay....................................................................................................? 482,404,480 Mass Transit Grants....,.........................................................,...............................? 4,748,688 Grants to Municipalities.......................................................................................? 9,317,000 Harbor Maintenance Payments..............................................................................? 400,000 Grants to Counties.................................................................................................? 9,317,013 Authority Lease Rentals.....................................................................................? 24,452,289 Capital Outlay - Airport Development..........................................................................................................? 700,000 State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund.......................................................................? 38,645,856 Capital Outlay - Airport Operational Improvements...............................................................................? 1,000,000 Capital Outlay - Airport Approach Aid.........................................................................................................? 150,000 Geodetic Control.....................,.................................................................................? 329,196 Spoilage Area Acquisition Clearing and Preparation.............................................................................................? -0- Total Positions Budgeted 6,946 Authorized Motor Vehicles 4,800 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 up to but not exceeding one-half (Vz) of the Non-federal share when matching both Federal and Local Funds, and 50% of an individual airport project when matching Local Funds only with no Federal Fund participation. Provided, 2730 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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 $400,000 of the above allocation for harbor maintenance payments is designated and committed for payment for harbor maintenance and improvements at Savannah. Provided, further, that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to transfer to Personal Services from other object classes such funds as are required to fund the increased Personal Services costs contemplated in this Act, subject only to approval by the Office of Planning and Budget. Provided that the Department of Transportation is authorized to retain its Bus Rental Income to operate, maintain, and upgrade the department-owned buses. Section 41. Department of Veterans Service. Budget Unit: Department of Veterans Service ........................................................................................................$ 13,141,349 Departmental Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,488,891 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 47,027 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 84,000 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ......................................................................$ 14,000 Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 20,000 Equipment Purchases.................................................................................................$ 63,149 Computer Charges.............................................................................................................$ -0- Real Estate Rentals ..................................................................................................$ 191,204 Telecommunications..................................................................................................^ 54,906 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts....................................................................................$ 7,140 Capital Outlay ...................................................................................................................$ -0- Postage..........................................................................................................................$ 31,900 Operating Expense/Payments to Central State Hospital ......................................................................................$ 8,398,283 Operating Expense/Payments to Medical College of Georgia...............................................................................$ 3,804,576 Regular Operating Expenses for Projects and Insurance.....................................................................................$ 29,092 Total Funds Budgeted ........................................................................................$ 16,234,168 State Funds Budgeted.........................................................................................? 13,141,349 Total Positions Budgeted 142 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Veterans Service Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Veterans Assistance $ 3,950,873 $ 3,700,369 142 Veterans Home and Nursing Facility - Milledgeville $ 8,443,130 $ 6,706,422 0 Veterans Nursing Home - Augusta $ 3,838,110 $ 2,732,503 0 Undistributed $ 2,055 $ 2,055 0 Total $ 16,234,168 $ 13,141,349 142 Section 42. Workers' Compensation Board. Budget Unit: Workers' Compensation Board ............................................................................................................$ 4.840,610 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2731 Operations Budget: Personal Services....................................................................................................$ 3,873,162 Regular Operating Expenses .....................................................................................$ 87,709 Travel............................................................................................................................$ 53,500 Motor Vehicle Equipment Purchases ............................................................................$ -0- Publications and Printing..........................................................................................$ 39,600 Equipment Purchases...................................................................................................! 7,250 Computer Charges ....................................................................................................$ 171,688 Real Estate Rentals..................................................................................................$ 433,539 Telecommunications...................................................................................................$ 87,262 Per Diem, Fees and Contracts ..................................................................................$ 50,400 Postage..........................................................................................................................! 61.500 Total Funds Budgeted ..........................................................................................$ 4,865,610 State Funds Budgeted...........................................................................................! 4,840,610 Total Positions Budgeted 144 Authorized Motor Vehicles 1 The expenditure object amounts displayed above represent the budget unit object totals. Workers' Compensation Board Functional Budgets Total Funds State Funds Pos. Administration $ 4,444,088 $ 4,419,088 129 Vocational Rehabilitation $ 412,647 $ 412,647 15 Undistributed 1 8.875 f 8.875 0 Total $ 4,865,610 $ 4,840,610 144 Section 43. State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund. A. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (Issued) ...............................................................................f 89.113.666 B. Budget Unit: State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund (New) ..................................................................................f 32,720,975 Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $625,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction and equipping of the Georgia Public Safety Training Academy in Monroe County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $2,500,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,942,400 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the expansion of facilities under the control of the Georgia Ports Authority through the issuance of not more than $24,520,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $9,622,275 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing a school construction program throughout the State of Georgia, which will consist of the construction, reconstruction and equipping of school buildings and facilities, including vocational education comprehensive high schools, through the issuance of not more than $80,190,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $820,300 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the acquisition, diking and clearing of land for the deposit of spoilage in connection with harbor maintenance by the Department of Transportation through the issuance of not more than $3,155,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. 2732 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,300,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation of an Office Building in Fulton County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $9,200,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $1,200,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing improvements consisting of resurfacing and rehabilitation of roads through the issuance of not more than $10,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $7,500,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the construction of water and sewer projects through the issuance of not more than $30,000,000 in General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $2,751,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the renovation, construction, reconstruction and equipping of buildings and facilities under the control of the State Board of Regents of the University System through the issuance of not more than $22,925,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $4,560,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing the advance construction of the Interstate Highway System through the issuance of not more than $38,000,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Provided, that from the above appropriated amount for the State of Georgia General Obligation Debt Sinking Fund, $400,000 is specifically appropriated for the purpose of financing renovations at Central State Hospital in Baldwin County, Georgia through the issuance of not more than $1,600,000 in principal amount of General Obligation Debt. Section 44. Cost-of-Living Increases. This General Assembly has distributed to and included in the agency appropriations listed hereinbefore State funds in the amount of $157,389,336 for the purpose of providing for an increase of 4% with a minimum of $360 per annum for full-time employees of the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government effective July 1, 1984; for an increase of 4% for State officials whose salary is set by Act 755 (H.B. 262) of the 1978 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, as authorized in said Act as amended, Code Section 45-7-4, and for secretaries for whom salaries are set by Act 279 (H.B. 360) of the 1977 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, Code Sections 15-6-25 and 15-18-17, except that no cost of living increases are provided for officials and employees provided for in H.B. 1150 and H.B. 1038 of the 1984 Regular Session of the Georgia General Assembly, effective July 1, 1984; for an increase of 3% on the current salary schedule for teachers, public librarians and other instructional and support personnel, with first and second year teachers to be paid as those after completion of one year of experience and permanent certification effective the following month, effective September 1, 1984; for an increase of an additional 7% for those individuals who are working and certificated in the teaching areas for the major portion of the day, media specialists and counsellors for a total salary increase of 10%, effective September 1, 1984; for certificated personnel having 18 or more years of creditable service, the addition of an 18th year on the teacher salary schedule as a longevity increment based on the existing indexing factors being extended one step for each certificate on the present teacher salary schedule, effective September 1, 1984; for an increase of 3% for school bus drivers and lunchroom workers effective, July 1, 1984; for an increase of 1.5% in benefits for retired members of the Employees Retirement System on each of the following dates: July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985; for an increase of 3% for University System employees, effective September 1, 1984, for academic contracted personnel and for an increase of 3% effective July 1, 1984 for non-academic personnel, fiscal year contracted personnel of the University System and employees of the Athens and Tifton Veterinary Laboratories, the Poultry Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, the Cooperative Extension Service and the Agricultural Experiment Station; for the addition of an L-4 step to the State Merit System Compensation schedule; effective July 1, 1984. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2733 Section 45. In addition to all other appropriations for the State fiscal year ending June 30, 1985 there is hereby appropriated $3,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds for the operation of regional farmers' markets in the Department of Agriculture, and there is hereby appropriated $8,024,103 for the purpose of providing operating funds for the State physical health laboratories ($175,000 - Budget Unit "A") and for State mental health/mental retardation institutions ($7,849,103 - Budget Unit "C") in the Department of Human Resources. Provided, further, the Office of Planning and Budget is hereby authorized to transfer funds from this section to the appropriate departmental budgets on a quarterly basis in amounts equal to those of departmental remittances to the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from agency fund collections. Section 46. It is the intent of this General Assembly that appropriations to the object class "Authority Lease Rentals" shall be used entirely for payment to debt-sinking funds, and that no funds be withdrawn from debt-sinking funds except for the purpose of paying principal, interest and trustees fees, or for transfer to another sinking fund. Section 47. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each State agency utilizing xerographic reproducing equipment maintain a log for each unit of equipment indicating the date, number of copies and such other data determined to be appropriate to control the utilization of such equipment. It is the further intent of this General Assembly that each State agency implement procedures to control usage of long-distance, GIST and credit card telephone calls, in order to mitigate the State's cost therefor. Section 48. It is the intent of this General Assembly that each and every agency, board, commission, and authority receiving appropriations in this Act shall procure and utilize only the most economical and cost-effective motor vehicles suitable for the purpose and 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 State vehicles except for official State business. Except as otherwise specifically authorized by this body, utilization of State motor vehicles for commuting to and from work should only be authorized in rare and unusual circumstances requiring frequent and regular use of such State vehicle in official State business under conditions precluding obtaining a State vehicle from a State facility in a normal manner. The State auditor shall make the utilization of State motor vehicles a matter of special interest in future audits to insure strict compliance with the intent of this General Assembly. Section 49. 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 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 2734 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, 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. Section 52. No State appropriations authorized under this Act shall be used to continue programs currently funded by 100% Federal funds. Section 53. Provided further that no State funds in this appropriation shall be paid to or on behalf of Georgia Indigent Legal Services or its affiliates, nor shall any State facilities be made available for their use, including but not limited to the Georgia Interactive Statewide Telecommunications Network 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 institution of the State, and any authority created and activated at the time of the effective date of the aforesaid constitutional provision, as amended, or appropriated for the State fiscal year addressed within this Act, 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 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 recommendations contained in the Budget Report submitted to the General Assembly at the 1984 regular session, as amended by the Governor's Amended Budget Report, 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 the fiscal year to which this Appropriations Act applies, 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 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29,1984 2735 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 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 Governor's Budget Report. Section 57. It is the intent of the General Assembly that for the purposes of this Act, (1) Authorized motor vehicles are defined as sedans, pick-up trucks, vans, station wagons and any other such vehicles for street and highway use, and (2) The number of authorized motor vehicles indicated for each budget unit shall include leased vehicles and State-owned vehicles, and (3) The Departments are not authorized to accept vehicles from surplus property to increase the number authorized in this Act unless specifically approved by this General Assembly. Section 58. There is hereby appropriated a specific sum of Federal grant funds, said specific sum being equal to the total of the Federal grant funds available in excess of the amounts of such funds appropriated in the foregoing sections of this Act, for the purpose of supplanting appropriated State funds, which State funds shall thereupon be unavailable for expenditure unless re-appropriated by the Georgia General Assembly. This provision shall not apply to project grant funds not appropriated in this Act. 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 Sections 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. It is the intent of this General Assembly that cost-of-living increases effective July 1, 1984 and January 1, 1985 for retirees in the Employees Retirement System and for retirees in the Teachers Retirement System be limited to a maximum of $25.00 per month per retiree. In the event the Governor determines that the cost-of-living increases for retirees in either system cannot legally be so limited, this $25.00 per month limitation shall not apply to either system. Section 61. TOTAL STATE FUND APPROPRIATIONS State F.Y. 1985...................................................................................................$ 4.302.000,000. Section 62. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 63. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1045. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes 2736 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Y Brown, G Y Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey Y McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Mixxly Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal On the motion, the ayes were 176, nays 2. The motion prevailed. Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate's disagreeing to the House amendments thereto: SB 426. By: Senator Broun of the 46th: A BILL to amend Chapter 5 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to drivers' licenses, so as to change the provisions relating to revocation of licenses of habitual violators; and for other purposes. Representative Jackson of the 9th moved that the House recede from its position on the Groover amendment and insist on the Committee amendment to SB 426. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark,L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2737 Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson Y Robinson YRoss On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Y Thompson Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y Whito,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr The following Resolution of the House was read: HR 966. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn sine die at 9:30 P.M. on February 29, 1984. On the adoption of the Resolution, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon VI AAttKVminSe Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B N Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Branch Bray Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper N Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Gins berg Y Godbee N Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence N Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Y Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum N Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L N Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplet! N Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L 2738 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the adoption of the Resolution, the ayes were 137, nays 12. The Resolution was adopted. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1271. By: Representatives Thomas of the 69th and Murphy of the 18th: A BILL to amend Article 3 of Chapter 10 of Title 9 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to service in civil actions generally, so as to clarify that, in appropriate cases, a singular defendant or multiple defendants may be served by second original outside the county where the action is filed; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 1271 The Committee of Conference on HB 1271 recommends that the Senate recede from its position and that the bill as passed by the House of Representatives be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/HSeonnaotroarb, le33RrdoyDEis.trBicatrnes /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Hugh Boyd Pettit, III Representative, 19th District /s/Honorable Charles A. Thomas, Jr. Representative, 69th District /s/Honorable Nathan Dean Senator, 31st District /s/Honorable Jim Martin Representative, 26th District Representative Thomas of the 69th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1271. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton,!) Y Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson,S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Reaves Redding Richardson Robinson Y Ross On the motion, the ayes were 151, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep The following Resolution of the House was read and adopted: 2739 Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr HR 967. By: Representatives Chambless of the 133rd, Hooks of the 116th, Coleman of the 118th, and Jackson of the 83rd: A RESOLUTION inviting the talented, robust, and rotund gentleman from the 131st House District to give a certain musical performance from the well of the House; and for other purposes. The following Bill of the House was again taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 1236. By: Representatives Parham of the 105th, Cooper of the 20th, and Atkins of the 21st: A BILL to amend Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacists and pharmacies, so as to change certain provisions regarding the registration of pharmacists; and for other purposes. The Conference Committee Report to HB 1236 was again read. Representative Parham of the 105th moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 1236. On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron N Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford N Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten N Bailey Y Balkcom N Bargeron Y Barnes N Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck N Benefield N Benn N Birdsong Y Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch YBray Brooks N Brown.G N Brown.J Y Buck N Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless N Chance Y Cheeks N Childers Childs N Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan N Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Cummings Daughterly Davis N Dean N Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover N Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Galer N Ginsberg Y Godbee N Goodwin Y Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Y Manner N Hasty N Hays N Heard Y Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J 2740 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W N Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Johnson.G N Johnson,R N Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore N Lambert N Lane.D Y Lane.R N Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson NLee Y Linder N Logan Long Lord Lucas N Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin.J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Y Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler Y Mueller N Mullinax N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Peters Y Pettit N Phillips.B Phillips.L Y Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter Rainey Y Rarnsey Y RandaU YRay N Reaves N Redding N Richardson N Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Selman Shepard Y Sherrod N Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre N Steinberg Thomas N Thompson N Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep N Walker.C Walker.L NWare Watson N Watts N White,J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R N Wilson YWood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy ,Spkr On the adoption of the report of the Committee of Conference, the ayes were 73, nays 76. The report of the Committee of Conference was again rejected. The following Bills and Resolution of the House were taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate substitutes or amendment thereto: HB 1038. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Evans of the 84th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to district attorneys, so as to revise completely the provisions relating to assistant district attorneys; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to district attorneys, so as to revise completely the provisions relating to assistant district attorneys; to provide for a system of classification of attorneys employed to assist district attorneys and for the compensation of such attorneys; to provide for definitions; to provide that attorneys employed by a department, agency, or instrumentality of state or local government may assist the district attorneys and solicitors of this state in certain civil or criminal proceedings; to provide for other matters relative to the foregoing; to provide effective dates; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 18 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to district attorneys, is amended by striking Code Section 15-18-14, relating to assistant district attorneys, which reads as follows: "15-18-14. (a) The district attorney in each judicial circuit may appoint as many assistant district attorneys as there are superior court judges, not including senior judges, who shall serve at the pleasure of the district attorney. (b) (1) Any assistant district attorney who has served as an assistant district attorney for two years or more on July 1, 1979, shall continue to receive the annual salary he was drawing on July 1, 1979. Any such assistant district attorney shall receive the salary increases authorized in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (2) Any assistant district attorney who has served as an assistant district attorney for more than one year but less than two years on July 1, 1979, shall receive an annual WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2741 salary of $15,500.00 beginning July 1, 1979. Any such assistant district attorney shall receive an annual salary of $16,500.00 on the second anniversary of his appointment. On each anniversary following the second anniversary, any such assistant district attorney shall be entitled to salary increases as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (3) Any assistant district attorney who has served less than one year on July 1, 1979, shall receive an annual salary of $15,500.00 beginning July 1, 1979. On the second anniversary of his appointment, any such assistant district attorney shall be eligible for salary increases as provided for in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (4) Any assistant district attorney appointed under this Code section on and after July 1, 1979, shall receive an annual salary of $15,500.00. Beginning on the first day of the month following the month of the first anniversary of his appointment, any such assistant district attorney shall receive the salary increases authorized in paragraph (5) of this subsection. (5) Each assistant district attorney appointed under this Code section shall receive an increase of 6.4 percent for each future year of service, which increase shall become effective on the first day of the month following the month in which the anniversary of his appointment occurs. In addition to his annual salary, each assistant district attorney shall also receive the percentage cost-of-living increase payable to employees of the classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. All salary increases shall be cumulative, and such increases shall be payable beginning on the same date as those of employees of the classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration, except as otherwise provided for in this Code section. (6) Notwithstanding paragraph (4) of this subsection, each assistant district attorney appointed under this Code section who has prior service as an assistant district attorney in this state may be compensated in an annual amount not to exceed the greater of: (A) $15,500.00 plus an incremental increase of 3.2 percent thereof for each full year of prior service before July 1, 1981, and an incremental increase for each full year of prior service performed after July 1, 1981, as provided in paragraph (5) of this subsection; or (B) The state salary paid to such assistant district attorney at the time of the termination of such prior service. Any such assistant district attorney shall receive the salary increases authorized in paragraph (5) of this subsection, and his anniversary date may for this purpose be adjusted to reflect credit for any partial year of prior service not credited above. (7) In computing the maximum salary authorized for each assistant district attorney, there shall be added to his or her period of service as an assistant district attorney a period of time equal to any period during which the assistant district attorney was previously an employee of the Department of Law of the State of Georgia or the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, if he or she was a member of the State Bar of Georgia during such prior period of employment. The anniversary date of appointment of any such assistant district attorney may be adjusted to reflect credit for any partial year of service allowed by this paragraph. (c) Each district attorney shall fix the salary to be paid from state funds to any person whom the district attorney appoints or employs as an assistant district attorney pursuant to this Code section. The maximum salary to be paid from state funds shall not exceed the annual salary calculated for such assistant's years of service plus the cumulative adjustment calculated pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section. In no event shall any assistant district attorney receive a salary from state funds in excess of 75 percent of the annual state salary of the district attorney. In determining the annual salary, the cumulative adjustment, and the maximum salary of any assistant district attorney pursuant to this Code section, all amounts shall be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar. (d) The compensation provided for in this Code section shall be paid from state funds in equal monthly installments by the director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services, upon being presented certification from the district 2742 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, attorney and the chief or presiding judge of the superior court of the judicial circuit as to the employment of an assistant district attorney appointed under this Code section. (e) The county or counties comprising a judicial circuit may supplement the salary of any assistant district attorney appointed under this Code section. (f) Except for the salary of the director of a prosecutorial clinic established with the approval of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or where the state is required by law to provide partial compensation of personnel employed pursuant to a federal grant, only assistant district attorneys appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated from state funds.", in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 15-18-14 to read as follows: "15-18-14. (a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) 'Active practice of law* means experience as an attorney engaged in the private practice of law or an attorney employed as such by a corporation, partnership, or government agency or an attorney employed on a full-time basis as a law clerk for a judge of a court of record. If an attorney shall have been disbarred, any period of practice of law prior to such disbarment shall not constitute active practice of law. (2) 'Break in service' means a separation from service on a full-time basis as a prosecuting attorney or as an employee of the State of Georgia for a period of six months or more. Any such separation for a period of less than six months shall not constitute a 'break in service.' (3) 'Compensation of the district attorney' means the annual salary of the district attorney paid from state funds, excluding any local supplements to the state salary. (4) 'Prosecuting attorney' means service on a full-time basis as an assistant district attorney, deputy district attorney, or other attorney appointed by a district attorney of this state; service on a full-time basis as a solicitor or assistant solicitor of a state or juvenile court of this state or any political subdivision thereof; service as an attorney employed on a full-time basis by the Attorney General of this state; service as an attorney employed on a full-time basis by the United States Department of Justice; service as an attorney employed on a full-time basis by a public official of any of the several states or any political subdivision thereof having responsibility for the prosecution of violations of the criminal law; service on a full-time basis as an attorney employed by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia; or service on a full-time basis as a third-year law student under Code Section 15-18-22. (b) Subject to the provisions of this Code section, the district attorney in each judicial circuit is authorized to appoint as many attorneys as there are superior court judges in the circuit, excluding senior judges, to assist the district attorney in the performance of the duties of the district attorney's office. (c) Each attorney appointed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be classified based on education, training, and experience. The classes of attorneys and the minimum qualifications required for appointment or promotion to each class shall be as follows: (1) Assistant district attorney I. To be eligible for appointment to this class, an attorney must meet the qualifications specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-21; (2) Assistant district attorney II. To be eligible for appointment to this class, an attorney must meet the qualifications specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-21 and have been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia engaged in the active practice of law for not less than three years or have been a prosecuting attorney for not less than two years; (3) Assistant district attorney III. To be eligible for appointment to this class, an attorney must meet the qualifications specified by subsection (b) of Code Section 15-18-21 and have been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia engaged in active practice of law for not less than four years or have been a prosecuting attorney for not less than three years; and (4) Assistant district attorney IV. To be eligible for appointment to this class, an attorney must meet the qualifications specified by subsection (b) of Code Section WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2743 15-18-21 and have been a member of the State Bar of Georgia engaged in the active practice of law for not less than six years or have been a prosecuting attorney for not less than five years, at least two of which were as a prosecuting attorney of the State of Georgia or any of its political subdivisions or as a prosecuting attorney for the United States within the State of Georgia. (d) Except as otherwise provided in Code Section 15-18-15, each attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be compensated based on a salary schedule provided for in subsection (e) of this Code section. The salary range for each class established in subsection (c) of this Code section shall be as follows: (1) Assistant district attorney I. Not less than $19,185.00 nor more than 65 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; (2) Assistant district attorney II. Not less than $21,318.00 nor more than 70 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; (3) Assistant district attorney III. Not less than $25,582.00 nor more than 80 percent of the compensation of the district attorney; and (4) Assistant assistant district attorney IV. Not less than $29,845.00 nor more than 90 percent of the compensation of the district attorney. (e) Subject to the salary range established by subsection (d) of this Code section, the Department of Administrative Services shall develop and promulgate a salary schedule for each class of attorney provided for by subsection (c) of this Code section. The salary schedule shall be similar to the salary schedules adopted by the State Merit System of Personnel Administration and shall provide for an entry step and not more than ten steps within each class. In establishing the salary schedule, all amounts shall be rounded off to the nearest whole dollar. (f) (1) All personnel actions involving attorneys appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be made by the district attorney in writing in accordance with the provisions of subsection (k) of this Code section. (2) The following requirements shall apply to the appointment of attorneys: (A) Except as otherwise provided by subparagraphs (B) through (E) of this paragraph and by subsection (i) of this Code section, all attorneys shall be appointed in the entry grade established for the class for which the district attorney determines they are qualified; (B) Any person who is employed as a state paid assistant district attorney on June 30, 1984, shall be appointed to the appropriate class at the salary step which provides an annual salary nearest to, but greater than, the annual salary the assistant district attorney was receiving on June 30, 1984; provided, however, that, if the difference between the annual salary received by such assistant district attorney on June 30, 1984, and the salary step to which such assistant district attorney would be appointed pursuant to this subparagraph is less than $100.00, then such assistant district attorney may be appointed to the next higher salary step; (C) Any person who shall have successfully completed a prosecutorial clinic established at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, which has been approved by the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, may be appointed as an assistant district attorney I at the salary step which is one step above the entry step; (D) Any person who shall have served as a peace officer of this state or of the United States on a full-time basis or shall have served as a forensic scientist of the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation or a compara- ble agency of the United States may be appointed as an assistant district attorney I at the salary step which is one step above the entry grade; and (E) Any person employed as a prosecuting attorney by the Attorney General of this state, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia, or the United States Department of Justice who is appointed to an attorney position without a break in service may be appointed to the appropriate class at the salary step which is one step above the annual salary received by such person on the last day of employment immediately preceding said appointment. 2744 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, (3) The provisions of paragraph (2) of this subsection shall not apply to personnel who transfer from a nonstate paid attorney position to a state paid position or to transfer from one district attorney's office to another. (g) Any person who is employed in a nonstate paid attorney position within a district attorney's office may be transferred to a state paid position. Such transfer shall be to the appropriate class at a salary step which is based on the number of years the person has served in the attorney position as if the person had been initially appointed pursuant to this Code section. Any person employed as a state paid attorney with a district attorney's office who accepts an appointment in another district attorney's office without a break in service shall be considered to have transferred and such transfer shall be to the same class at the same salary step. (h) All salary advancements shall be based on quality of work and performance. The salary of an attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be advanced one step at the first of the calendar month following the anniversary of such attorney's appointment. No attorney's salary shall be increased beyond the maximum of the salary range applicable to the attorney's class. Any reduction in salary shall be made in accordance with steps in the salary schedule provided for by subsection (e) of this Code section. (i) Any attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section may be promoted to the next highest class at any time the attorney meets the minimum qualifications provided for in subsection (c) of this Code section, but in order to be eligible for promotion, the attorney shall have served not less than 12 months in the class from which the attorney is to be promoted. When an attorney is promoted to the next highest class, the attorney shall enter the higher class at the salary step which provides an annual salary nearest to, but greater than, the annual salary the attorney was receiving immediately prior to the promotion. (j) The county or counties comprising a judicial circuit may supplement the salary of any attorney appointed by a district attorney pursuant to this Code section, (k) (1) Each district attorney shall fix the compensation to be paid to each attorney appointed pursuant to this Code section in accordance with the class to which the attorney is appointed and the appropriate step of the salary schedule. (2) The Department of Administrative Services, in cooperation with the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia shall adopt and amend policies, rules, and regulations governing the method of and forms to be used for the appointment, transfer, salary advancements or reductions, and promotions of attorneys appointed pursuant to this Code section. (3) The Department of Administrative Services shall revise the salary schedules provided for by subsection (e) of this Code section and the entry level salaries provided for by subsection (d) of this Code section to include cost-of-living increases which may be granted from time to time to members of the classified service of the State Merit System of Personnel Administration. (4) The salaries provided for by this Code section shall be paid in equal monthly installments by the director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services from funds appropriated or available for the operation of the superior courts." Section 2. Said Article 1 is further amended by striking Code Section 15-18-15, relating to the chief assistant district attorney, in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 15-18-15 to read as follows: "15-18-15. (a) The district attorney may designate in writing an assistant district attorney as the chief assistant district attorney. In addition to tas such assistant district attorney's other duties as a assistant district attorney, the chief assistant district attorney shall have such administrative and supervisory duties as may be assigned by the district attorney. (b) In the event of the absence or disability of the district attorney, the chief assistant district attorney shall have the same power, duties, and responsibilities as the district attorney. (c) In addition to any other compensation which the chief assistant district attorney may receive from state or county funds, the district attorney may authorize the chief WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2745 assistant district attorney to be paid an amount not to exceed $1,200.00 per annum. Said amount shall be paid in equal monthly installments from state funds appropriated or available for the operation of the superior courts." Section 3. Said article is further amended by adding following Code Section 15-18-27 a new Code Section 15-18-28 to read as follows: "15-18-28. (a) A district attorney or a solicitor of a state court may, with the consent of the head of any department, agency, or instrumentality of state or local government, appoint an attorney regularly employed by such department, agency, or instrumentality as special assistant district attorney or special assistant solicitor to assist under the direction of the district attorney or solicitor in conducting any civil or criminal proceeding, including grand jury proceedings and proceedings before magistrates, which district attorneys or solicitors are authorized by law to conduct, whether or not such attorney is a resident of the circuit in which the proceeding is to be brought. (b) Each attorney specially appointed pursuant to the provisions of this Code section shall be appointed in writing and shall take the oath required by law. The appointment shall specify the duration of the appointment. (c) Any employee of a department, agency, or instrumentality of state or local government who is specially appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be deemed to be on detail to a regular work assignment in his department, agency, or instrumentality and shall continue to receive the same pay and allowances to which such employee would otherwise be entitled. The head of such department, agency, or instrumentality may authorize such employee to accept reimbursement of travel and expenses by the county or counties in which such appointment is effective in lieu of any reimbursement for travel and expenses which may be authorized by law." Section 4. Section 3 of this Act shall become effective upon the approval of this Act by the Governor or upon its otherwise becoming law. Sections 1 and 2 of this Act shall become effective on July 1, 1984. Section 5. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. The following amendment was read and adopted: Representatives Alien of the 127th and Ginsberg of the 122nd move to amend the Senate substitute to HB 1038 by deleting Section 3, page 13, in its entirety and renumbering accordingly. Representative Evans of the 84th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute, as amended by the House, to HB 1038. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown.J Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Davis Dean Y Dinon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Hanner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore 2746 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross On the motion, the ayes were 157, nays 1. The motion prevailed. Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson N Wood Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr HB 1205. By: Representatives Caldwell of the 16th, Childers of the 15th, and McKelvey of the 15th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-2-1, relating to apportionment of the House of Representatives and qualifications of its members, so as to change the composition of certain state representative districts; and for other purposes. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HB 1205 by striking from line 13 of page 1 the following: "No. 15 and 16", and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "No. 15, 16, 28, and 34". By adding between lines 11 and 12 of page 6 the following: '"District No. 28 - 1 Representative Fulton Tract 76.02 Blocks 306 and 309 Tracts 77.01 and 77.02 Tract 80 Blocks 401, 402, and 404 through 410 Blocks 501 through 509 Tract 103 Block Group 1 Blocks 211, 212, 214, 311 through 314, 316 through 321, and 323 Block Groups 4 through 8 Tract 105.05 Block Groups 1 and 9 Tract 113.02 Blocks 312, 401 through 405, 415, 420 through 438, and 501' 'District No. 34-1 Representative Fulton Tracts 60 through 62, 66.01, 66.02, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2747 and 76.01 Tract 76.02 Block Groups 1 and 2 Blocks 301 through 304, 308, 310, and 311 Tract 80 Block Groups 1, 2, and 3 Block 403 Block 510 Block Group 6 Tract 81.01"' Representative Childers of the 15th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HB 1205. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron N Adams,G Y Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford Y Alien N Anderson Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins N Auten Y Bailey N Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M N Beck N Benefield YBenn N Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Bostick N Branch Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B N Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman N Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty N Davis YDean Y Dixon N Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Pelton N Poster Y Galer Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene N Greer N Groover Y Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Holcomb Y Holmes Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson,F Y Johnson,G N Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Jones Y Karrh N Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D N Lane,R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox N Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J N Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh N Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody N Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B N Phillips.L Phillips.W Y Pinkston N Porter Y Rainey Ramsey Y Randall Ray N Reaves Y Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L Ware Y Watson N Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman N Yeargin Y Young Murphy,Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 115, nays 35. The motion prevailed. HR 696. By: Representatives Wilson of the 20th, Thompson of the 20th, Cooper of the 20th, Atkins of the 21st, Johnson of the 21st, and others: A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the Department of Transportation to designate Interstate Highway 75 from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Georgia-Tennessee boundary line as the Lawrence Patton McDonald Memo- rial Highway; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: 2748 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the Department of Transportation to designate Interstate Highway 75 from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Cobb County boundary line as the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway; designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Sun Belt Parkway"; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the Honorable Larry McDonald was born in DeKalb County, Georgia, on April 1, 1935; and WHEREAS, he was educated in Georgia schools, received a doctorate in medicine from Emory University in 1957, and served his residency at Grady Memorial Hospital; and WHEREAS, he served in his country's armed forces as a navy overseas flight surgeon from 1959 to 1961; and WHEREAS, for many years he made his home in Cobb County, practicing medicine and serving in positions of honor and trust, which included membership on the State Medical Education Board, the National Historical Society, and the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, from January 1, 1975, until his untimely death aboard Korean Airlines Flight 007 on September 1, 1983, Larry McDonald served as a Representative from the Seventh United States Congressional District and as such he eloquently articulated the concerns of his fellow citizens; and WHEREAS, Representative McDonald's tragic death as the result of a despicable, indefensible act of barbarism by a totalitarian regime has deprived the State of Georgia of one of its most outstanding native sons; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia wishes to preserve the memory of the sacrifice and service of this able and outstanding Georgian and it is only appropriate that the State of Georgia honor posthumously Larry McDonald by naming a portion of an interstate highway system in his memory; and WHEREAS, the economic development of any community or geographic area is in great measure dependent upon the quality of the surface transportation facilities serving the community or area; and WHEREAS, professional developers have determined that convenient access to the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways is among the most important of all locational determinants considered by those who make major investment decisions; and WHEREAS, the economies of many South Georgia communities have been adversely affected by the fact that those communities are distant from the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and have no convenient access to said system; and WHEREAS, the economies of many South Georgia communities have also been adversely affected by the lack of adequate East-West surface transportation facilities as all such major facilities have a North-South orientation; and WHEREAS, the members and the Board of the Georgia Department of Transportation, in an effort to relieve the adverse economic impacts attributable to the lack of a major East-West transportation corridor in South Georgia, have approved a route from Columbus, Georgia, to Brunswick, Georgia, as a developmental highway known as "Corridor Z"; and WHEREAS, Governor Joe Frank Harris and the General Assembly have recognized the obvious merit of the Corridor Z project and its ultimate beneficial impact on the economies of communities of South Georgia and, thus, on the economy of the entire state, including Georgia's ports at Brunswick and Savannah, and have encouraged the Department of Transportation to persevere in its efforts to complete construction of the project as soon as possible; and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2749 WHEREAS, the developmental highway, when completed, will include improved segments of several federal and state highways and, thus, unlike interstate highways, will not be known by the same name or route number from end to end; and WHEREAS, this lack of a universal designation along the entire length of the developmental highway will diminish awareness of investors of its major significance; and WHEREAS, such an action would have many benefits in that highway users, especially industrial and commercial users, would recognize the value of the highway in serving the entire southern portion of Georgia and would, thus, be more inclined to make investments in communities on or near the route; and WHEREAS, it has been suggested to members of this body that it would be appropriate to name the highway the "Sun Belt Parkway." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to designate Interstate Highway 75 from the Chattahoochee River northward to the Cobb County boundary line as the Larry McDonald Memorial Highway. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect appropriate signs at appropriate locations to reflect the designation provided in this resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the developmental highway from Columbus, Georgia, to Brunswick, Georgia, known as "Corridor Z," is designated as the "Sun Belt Parkway." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to place appropriate markers and signs designating the developmental highway, known as "Corridor Z," as the "Sun Belt Parkway," effective July 1, 1986. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the commissioner of transportation. Representative Wilson of the 20th moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HR 696. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Adams.G N Adams.M Y Aiken N Alford N Alien Y Anderson N Argo N Athon Y Atkins Auten N Bailey N Balkcom N Bargeron N Barnes N Barnett,B N Barnett.M N Beck N Benefield N Benn Y Birdsong Bishop N Bolster Y Bostick N Branch N Bray N Brooks N Brown,G N Brown.J N Buck Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter N Chambless Y Chance N Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs N Clark.B Clark.L N Colbert Coleman N Colwell N Connell Y Cooper Copelan N Couch N Cox N Crawford Y Crosby N Cummings Daugherty Y Davis N Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs N Dover N Dunn N Edwards Evans Felton N Foster N Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee N Goodwin N Greene N Greer Y Groover N Hamilton.D N Hamilton.G N Hanner N Hasty N Hays N Heard N Hirsch N Holcomb N Holmes N Hooks N Home N Hudson N Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J N Jackson.N N Jackson.W Johnson.D N Johnson.F Y Johnson.G N Johnson.R N Johnson.S Jones N Karrh N Kilgore Lambert N Lane,D Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence N Lawson Lee N Linder N Logan N Long Lord N Lucas Y Lupton Maddox N Mangum N Martin.C N Martin,J N Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney N McVeigh Milford N Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton N Mostiler N Mueller Y Mullinax 2750 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, N Oliver.C N Oliver.D N Padgett Y Parham N Patten N Peters N Pettit N Phillips.B N Phillips.L N Phillips,W Pinkston N Porter N Rainey N Ramsey Randall N Ray N Reaves N Redding N Richardson Y Robinson N Ross N Royal N Russell Selman Shepard N Sherrod N Sinkfield N Sizemore Y Smith N Smyre N Steinbcrg Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend Y Triplet! Twiggs Y Waddle N Waldrep Y Walker.C N Walker.L N Ware N Watson N Watts N White.J N White.T Y Wilder N Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood N Workman N Yeargin N Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 40, nays 113. The motion was lost and the House disagreed to the Senate substitute to HR 696. Representative Johnson of the 21st stated that he inadvertently voted "nay" on the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. HB 94. By: Representative Selman of the 32nd: A BILL to amend Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disability ben- efits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide for the payment of disability benefits to certain persons who were previously members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and who, upon becoming disabled, were denied disability benefits; and for other purposes. The following Senate substitute was read: A BILL To amend Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disability benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, so as to provide for the payment of disability benefits to certain persons who were previously members of the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund and who, upon becoming disabled, were denied disability benefits; to provide for procedures and requirements in connection therewith; to provide for other matters relative thereto; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Code Section 47-17-81 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disability benefits under the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund, is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (r) to read as follows: "(r) (1) It is specifically provided that the provisions of this subsection shall control over any other conflicting or inconsistent provisions of this chapter or rules or regulations of the board adopted pursuant thereto. (2) Any person who became disabled after May 1, 1976, and whose employment was terminated because of such disability on July 15, 1977, and who was a duespaying member of the fund during a period of time which includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the period beginning on February 1, 1960, and ending on July 15, 1977, and who, as a result of being denied disability benefits under this chapter, received a refund of the dues the person had paid into the fund shall begin receiving the monthly disability benefits specified by this Code section effective for the month of June, 1984, and continuing for life unless disability benefits for such person are ceased pursuant to the provisions of subsection (f) of this Code section. (3) In addition to the monthly benefits provided for by paragraph (2) of this subsection, the person entitled to such monthly benefits shall receive a lump sum disability payment from the board by not later than July 1, 1984. The amount of such lump sum payment shall be equivalent to the total of the disability payments the person would have received, had he not been denied disability payments by the board, from WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2751 August 1, 1977, until June 1, 1984, less the total amount of dues paid by the person into the fund from February 1, 1960, until August 1, 1977. The amount of the lump sum payment shall be further reduced by interest at the rate of 6 percent per annum on the total amount of dues paid by the person into the fund from February 1, 1960, until August 1, 1977, computed for that period of time beginning when such dues were refunded to the person and ending on June 1, 1984. (4) Any person affected by this subsection is restored to membership in the fund for the purpose of qualifying to receive the benefits provided for by paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection." Section 2. This Act shall become effective on May 1, 1984. Section 3. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Selman of the 32nd moved that the House agree to the Senate substitute to HB 94. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Harriett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Ylrvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson,W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Lambert Y Lane.D Lane.R Y Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 156, nays 0. The motion prevailed. The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 900. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th and Burruss of the 20th: A BILL to amend Code Section 28-4-2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the powers and authority of the Legislative Services Committee, 2752 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, so as to provide for the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 900 The Committee of Conference on HB 900 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 900 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Thomas F. Allgood Senator, 22nd District /s/Honorable J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Senator, 1st District /s/Honorable Culver Kidd Senator, 25th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Warren D. Evans Representative, 84th District /s/Honorable William J. Lee Representative, 72nd District /s/Honorable Joe Mack Wilson Representative, 20th District A BILL To amend Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Legislative Services Committee, so as to provide for the membership of the committee; to provide for meetings; to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of rooms and other areas; to provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment; to provide for audits; to provide for public inspection of minutes and audits; to provide for payment of invoices; to provide for budgetary control by the Legislative Services Committee of joint legislative offices; to amend Code Section 45-12-78 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual budget estimates, so as to change the provisions relating to the budget estimates for the legislative branch; 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. Chapter 4 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Legislative Services Committee, is amended by striking subsection (a) of Code Section 28-4-1, relating to the creation, membership, and meetings of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) There is created the Legislative Services Committee, hereinafter called the committee, to be composed of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the Senate, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Senate, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives, the chairman of the Banking and Finance Committee of the Senate, the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives, the majority leader of the Senate, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. The Speaker of the House of Representatives shall be chairman of the committee, and the Secretary of the Senate shall be secretary of the committee." WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2753 Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 28-4-1, relating to the creation, membership, and meetings of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The committee shall meet at least once each month, and the date for the meeting for each month shall be set at the meeting in the preceding month. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or upon the call of a majority of the members of the committee. Eight members of the committee shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of those members present at a meeting of the committee, provided such members present constitute a quorum, shall be necessary to transact business of the committee. The chairman shall be entitled to vote on all matters requiring a vote of the committee." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (c) of Code Section 28-4-2, relating to the powers of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) The committee is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the committee or which have been assigned jointly to the Senate and House of Representatives; provided, however, that the Senate is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the Senate and that the House of Representatives is authorized to provide for the maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, and furnishing of the rooms, chamber, offices, and other areas which are under the control, authority, and jurisdiction of the House of Representatives; provided, further, that any such maintenance, repair, construction, renovation, refurbishing, or furnishing must be first approved by the Legislative Services Committee. Any repair, construction, or renovation by the committee, the Senate, or the House of Representatives in an amount exceeding $5,000.00, if approved by the Legislative Services Committee, shall be accomplished on a competitive bid basis unless such repair, construction, or renovation is accomplished by another state agency or authority. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall adopt procedures relative to competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may adopt procedures to provide for emergency repairs other than by competitive bids." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking subsection (d) of Code Section 28-4-2, relating to the powers of the Legislative Services Committee, in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof new subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h) to read as follows: "(d) The committee shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment which are required jointly for the Senate and House of Representatives; provided, however, that the Senate shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the Senate and that the House of Representatives shall provide for the procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment for the House of Representatives; provided, further, that no supplies, materials, and equipment for the Senate or the House of Representatives shall be procured unless first approved by the Legislative Services Committee. Such procurement by the committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may be accomplished through a state-wide contract which has been approved by the Department of Administrative Services Purchasing Division and which was entered into as a result of competitive bids. Procurement may also be accomplished through the Department of Administrative Services Central Supply. All other procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment in an amount exceeding $3,000.00 on any single order shall be accomplished by competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives shall adopt procedures relative to competitive bids. The committee may adopt procedures to provide for emergency procurement of supplies and materials without competitive bids if a majority of the total membership of the committee determines that an emergency exists. The Senate and the House of Representatives 2754 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, may adopt procedures to provide for the emergency procurement of supplies and materials without competitive bids. The committee, the Senate, and the House of Representatives may adopt procedures for the emergency repair or replacement of equipment without competitive bids. (e) The committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to conduct annually in accordance with accepted accounting principles a financial audit of legislative funds and expenditures. Such audit shall detail the expenditures of the following offices of the legislative branch: Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of the Senate, Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Clerk of the House of Representatives, House of Representatives, Office of Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Budget Analyst, and Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer. (f) At least once every five years the committee shall contract with a licensed certified public accountant or certified public accounting firm to perform a management audit of the financial practices and operations of the legislative branch of government. Each year the state auditor shall conduct a performance audit of at least one of the legislative offices listed in subsection (e) of this Code section. (g) A copy of the minutes of the meetings of the committee and of the audits provided for in this Code section shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in the office of the President of the Senate, in the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and in the office of the Secretary of the Senate. (h) The committee is authorized to provide for such other procedures as it deems advisable for the purpose of carrying out this Code section." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by adding after subsection (a) of Code Section 28-4-6, relating to the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst, a new subsection to be designated as subsection (a.l) to read as follows: "(a.l) The legislative fiscal officer is authorized on behalf of the legislative branch to pay any properly authorized invoice which does not exceed $5,000.00. Any invoice which exceeds $5,000.00 may not be paid by such fiscal officer without prior approval of the committee. All invoices shall contain in detail a description of the work performed, materials used or purchased, and any other information pertinent to the obligation. Before the fiscal officer may pay any invoice, a requisition or purchase order covering such invoice and signed by the person or persons authorized by the Legislative Services Committee to do so plus evidence of delivery must have been submitted to the fiscal officer. A list of all invoices which have been paid shall be submitted by the fiscal officer to the committee on a monthly basis." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by adding at the end of Code Section 28-4-6, relating to the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst, a new subsection to be designated as subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) A majority vote of the total membership of the Legislative Services Committee shall be necessary to employ the legislative fiscal officer and the legislative budget analyst." Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking Code Section 28-4-7 in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new Code Section 28-4-7 to read as follows: "28-4-7. The Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst shall be under the budgetary control of the Legislative Services Committee. The committee shall provide procedures for the employment of personnel to assist the legislative counsel, the legislative fiscal officer, and the legislative budget analyst; and those three officials and such personnel shall be compensated under such procedure aa the committee shall provide. The three officials shall have supervision of personnel in their offices relative to the duties of their employment. The committee shall provide office space for the three offices and furnish them with supplies, materials, furniture, furnishings, books, equipment, and services." Section 8. Code Section 45-12-78 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to annual budget estimates, is amended by striking subsection (b) in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof a new subsection (b) to read as follows: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2755 "(b) Except as provided hereinafter, the budget estimates for the General Assembly, including all the legislative agencies, shall be prepared by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate and such other legislative officers as appropriate and shall be submitted to the director of the budget at the same time as other budget estimates are submitted. The Department of Audits and Accounts, for the purpose of this part, is a legislative agency and shall be construed in all respects as such; and the budget estimate for said department shall be prepared by the state auditor and shall be included in the budget report without revision and shall not be subject to review or control by the Office of Planning and Budget. The director of the Fiscal Division of the Department of Administrative Services shall assist in the preparation of these budget estimates, if requested. Effective with the budget estimates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1985, the budget estimates for the Senate, the office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the office of the Secretary of the Senate shall be prepared by the Senate; the budget estimates for the House of Representatives, the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall be prepared by the House of Representatives; and the budget estimates for the Office of Legislative Counsel, the Office of Legislative Fiscal Officer, and the Office of Legislative Budget Analyst shall be prepared by the Legislative Services Committee. All of such budget estimates shall include such object classes as the Legislative Services Committee shall determine, and transfers of funds may be made between such object classes." Section 9. This Act shall become effective upon its approval by the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 10. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Lee of the 72nd moved that the House adopt the report of the Committee of Conference on HB 900. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Andersen Y Argo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M Y Beck Y Benefield Y Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch Y Bray Y Brooks Y Brown.G Y BrownJ Y Buck Y Burruss Y Byrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Copelan Y Couch Y Cox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Daugherty Y Davis Y Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Y Manner Y Hasty Y Hays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson.R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson Y Lee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long Lord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin.J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham Y Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips,B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips,W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall Y Ray Y Reaves Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Y Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson Y Townsend Y Triplet! Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L 2756 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Ware Y Watson Y Watts Y White.J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H Y Williams.R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr On the motion, the ayes were 169, nays 0. The motion prevailed. His Excellency, Governor Joe Frank Harris, appeared upon the floor and addressed the House. The following message was received from the Senate through Mr. McWhorter, the Secretary thereof: Mr. Speaker: The Senate has adopted, as amended, by the requisite constitutional majority the following Resolution of the House: HR 966. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. The following Resolution of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the Senate amendment thereto: HR 966. By: Representatives Murphy of the 18th, Burruss of the 20th, and Lee of the 72nd: A RESOLUTION Relative to adjournment; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the General Assembly adjourn sine die at 9:30 P.M. on February 29, 1984. The following Senate amendment was read: Amend HR 966 by striking on Page 1, line 3, the following: "9:30" and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "10:15". Representative Burruss of the 20th moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to HR 966. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: N Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford N Alien Y Anderson YArgo Y Athon Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron N Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Y Brooks Brown.G N Brown.J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd N Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Y Clark.B WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 N Clark.L Y Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings N Daugherty Davis NDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn N Edwards Y Evans Y Felton N Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg N Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene N Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton,G Y Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home N Hudson Y Irvin Y Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Y Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler N Lawrence Y Lawson YLee N Linder Y Logan Y Long NLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J N Matthews Y McDonald N McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Y Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Parham N Patten Y Peters Y Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Y Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Y Randall YRay Y Reaves N Redding Y Richardson Y Robinson Ross Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Y Shepard N Sherrod Y Sinkfield On the motion, the ayes were 146, nays 26. The motion prevailed. 2757 N Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Y Thomas Y Thompson N Townsend N Triplett Y Twiggs Y Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Y Ware Watson N Watts Y White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Y Williams.B Y Williams.H N Williams,R Y Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy ,Spkr The following Bill of the House was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the Committee of Conference thereon: HB 946. By: Representatives Buck of the 95th, Hirsch of the 96th, and Bishop of the 94th: A BILL to amend Code Section 15-10-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to compulsory and permissive counterclaims, so as to provide that when the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court in the county having jurisdiction of the matter; and for other purposes. The following report of the Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON HB 946 The Committee of Conference on HB 946 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to HB 946 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District /s/Honorable Donn M. Peevy Senator, 48th District /s/Honorable J. Nathan Deal Senator, 49th District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 95th District /s/Honorable Bobby Lawson Representative, 9th District /s/Honorable Jesse Copelan, Jr. Representative, 106th District 2758 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, A BILL To amend Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, so as to change provisions relating to commissions of magistrates; to extend the date under which a probate judge may serve as chief magistrate by appointment of the superior court judges; to change certain qualifications of magistrates; to delete certain exemptions from training requirements; to provide that appeals may be taken to the state court or to the superior court; to provide that when a counterclaim amount exceeds the jurisdictional limit, the case will be transferred to any court having jurisdiction; to change provisions relating to judgments of the magistrate court constituting liens; to change provisions regarding arrest and confinement for county ordinance violations; to make discretionary the imposition of costs against persons convicted of violations of county ordinances; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Chapter 10 of Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to magistrate courts, is amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-3, relating to the oath and commissions of magistrates, and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) The probate judge clerk of superior court shall make an entry of the oath on the minutes of the probate superior court and the chief judge of the superior court shall issue to the officer taking the oath a certificate which shall serve as the officer's commission." Section 2. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (g) of Code Section 15-10-20, relating to the number and selection of magistrates, and inserting in its place a new subsection (g) to read as follows: "(g) The General Assembly may at any time provide by local law that the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate and provide for compensation of the probate judge in his capacity as chief magistrate; and in such a case the chief magistrate shall not be separately elected but shall be the probate judge. In the absence of local law, the judges of superior court may, with the consent of the probate judge, provide that the probate judge shall serve as chief magistrate until January 1, 1985, and provide for his compensation in such capacity. Notwithstanding subsection (d) of this Code section and in the absence of local law, the judges of superior court may provide that the probate judge shall be reappointed as chief magistrate until January Jl, 1989, and, subject to general law, provide for his compensation in such capacity; provided such appointment shall be made before May 23, 1984, and shall be made with the consent of the probate judge in office on such date. Any compensation paid under this subsection shall be paid from county funds." Section 3. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-22, relating to qualifications of magistrates, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) Each magistrate shall have been a resident of the county for one year next preceding the beginning of his term of office and shall as of such date be at least 31 25 years of age and shall possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. However, an officer becoming a magistrate pursuant to Code Section 15-10-120 shall be eligible to the office of magistrate without the necessity of meeting these qualifications. Additional qualifications for the office of chief magistrate or magistrate or both may be imposed by local law." Section 4. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (a) of Code Section 15-10-25, relating to training requirements for magistrates, and inserting in its place a new subsection (a) to read as follows: "(a) All magistrates shall periodically satisfactorily complete a training course as provided in Article 8 of this chapter. A magistrate whe is an active member of the State WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2759 Bar of Georgia shaft be exempt from seh training requirements after he has completed the initial 40 hew training requirement." Section 5. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-41, relating to availability of jury trials and appeals in magistrate courts, and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Appeals may be had from judgments returned in the magistrate court to the state court of the county or to the superior court of the county and the same provisions now provided for by general law for appeals contained in Code Section 5-3-29 shall be applicable to appeals from the magistrate court, the same to be a de novo appeal." Section 6. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Code Section 15-10-45, relating to compulsory and permissive counterclaims, which reads as follows: "(d) If the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to the state court of the county or to the superior court of the county if there is no state court.", and inserting in its place a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) If the amount of a counterclaim exceeds the jurisdictional limits of the magistrate court, the case shall be transferred to any court of the county which has jurisdictional limits which exceed the amount of the counterclaim. If there is more than one court to which the action may be transferred, the parties may agree on the court to which the action shall be transferred, and, in the absence of any agreement, the judge of the magistrate court shall determine the court to which the action shall be transferred. If there is no other court to which the action may be transferred, it shall be transferred to the superior court of the county." Section 7. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-10-47, relating to judgments of the magistrate courts constituting liens, in its entirety and inserting in its place a new Code Section 15-10-47 to read as follows: "15-10-47. A judgment ef the magistrate ceart shttH constitute a lien en both the teal And persons! property of ft QCi Eiufniit rc^fti*clicks ~oi wiicfc sucti propcPty ~ts sit/xmtcci within the state. Said Men shftH become perfected -at the -time . OftlQ llftfl Sriftll DCCOW1C pCPlCCtCu ~fn tflC xlMlC 'fill CXCCUtlOM "OflSCQ UpOH such judgment is filed in the office -of -the -eterh -of -the superior court -for -the appropriate county and tnc entry tncrcoi is maoe Dy the clcrK tft tnc general execution docket lor said county. Except where otherwise provided by law, the general laws and rules applicable to the effect, recordation, execution, and enforcement of money judgments m civil cases in the superior courts of this state shall be applicable to and govern the magistrate courts." Section 8. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (b) of Code Section 15-10-62, relating to prosecutions upon citations or accusations, and inserting in its place a new subsection (b) to read as follows: "(b) Accusations of violations of county ordinances and citations shall be personally served upon the person accused. Each accusation shall state the time and place at which the accused is to appear for trial. The accused shall not be arrested prior to the time of trial l except for the offenses of public drunkeness or disorderly conduct; but any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall thereafter be arrested on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his future appearance." Section 9. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (d) of Code Section 15-10-63, relating to the permitted use of citations, and inserting in its place a new subsection (d) to read as follows: "(d) No person shall be arrested prior to the time of trial j except for the offenses of public drunkeness or disorderly conduct; but any defendant who fails to appear for trial shall be arrested thereafter on the warrant of the magistrate and required to post a bond for his future appearance." Section 10. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-10-64, relating to execution and confinement, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 15-10-64 to read as follows: "15-10-64. (a) Execution may issue immediately upon any fine imposed by the court and not immediately paid. (b) The sheriff of the county shall receive and house all persons sentenced to confinement for contempt or arrested or sentenced to confinement for violation of county ordinances." Section 11. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety Code Section 15-10-81, relating to imposition of court costs in county ordinance violation cases, and inserting in its place a new Code Section 15-10-81 to read as follows: "15-10-81. In cases of conviction of violation of county ordinances, costs of not more than $30.00 shall may be taxed against the defendant." Section 12. Said chapter is further amended by striking in its entirety subsection (c) of Code Section 15-10-137, relating to training requirements of certified magistrates, and inserting in its place a new subsection (c) to read as follows: "(c) In order to maintain the status of a certified magistrate judge, each person certified as such who is net an active member -ef -the State -Bar -ef Georgia shall complete 20 hours of additional training per annum during each calendar year after the year of his initial certification in which he serves as a magistrate judge." Section 13. This Act shall become effective upon its approval oy the Governor or upon its becoming law without his approval. Section 14. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Copelan of the 106th moved that the House adopt the report of the second Committee of Conference on HB 946. On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: 2764 Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Athon Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Y Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett,B Y Barnett,M YBeck Y Benefield YBenn Y Birdsong Bishop Y Bolster Y Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Chance JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, Y Cheeks Y Childers Childs Y Clark.B Y Clark.L Colbert Y Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Y Crosby Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis YDean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover YDunn Edwards Y Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Y Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson.J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson.W Y Johnson.D Johnson,F Johnson.G Y Johnson,R Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Lawler Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Linder Y Logan YLong YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney Y McVeigh Y Milford Y Millsaps Y Moody Y Moore Morton Y Mostiler Y Mueller Y Mullinax Y Oliver.C Y Oliver.D Y Padgett Y Parham Y Patten Y Peters Pettit Y Phillips.B Y Phillips.L Y Phillips, W Pinkston Y Porter Y Rainey Y Ramsey Randall YRay Y Reaves Y Redding Richardson On the motion, the ayes were 138, nays 0. The motion prevailed. Robinson YRoss Y Royal Y Russell Y Selman Shepard Y Sherrod Y Sinkfield Y Sizemore Y Smith Y Smyre Y Steinberg Thomas Thompson Townsend Triplett Y Twiggs Waddle Y Waldrep Y Walker.C Y Walker.L Ware Watson Y Watts White,J Y White.T Y Wilder Williams.K Williams.H Y Williams.R Wilson Y Wood Y Workman Y Yeargin Y Young Murphy.Spkr Representative Morton of the 47th stated that he had been called from the floor of the House during the preceding roll call. He wished to be recorded as voting "aye" thereon. The following Bill of the Senate was taken up for the purpose of considering the report of the second Committee of Conference thereon: SB 319. By: Senator Garner of the 30th: A BILL to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital; and for other purposes. The following report of the second Committee of Conference was read: COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON SB 319 The Committee of Conference on SB 319 recommends that both the Senate and the House of Representatives recede from their positions and that the attached Committee of Conference Substitute to SB 319 be adopted. Respectfully submitted, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 1984 2765 FOR THE SENATE: /s/Honorable Wayne Garner Senator, 30th District /s/Honorable Richard L. Greene Senator, 26th District /s/Honorable Roy E. Barnes Senator, 33rd District FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: /s/Honorable Tommy Chambless Representative, 133rd District /s/Honorable Thomas B. Buck, III Representative, 95th District /s/Honorable Calvin Smyre Representative, 92nd District A BILL To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, so as to provide for the transfer of property belonging to a patient which is in the possession of a hospital or nursing home without impairing certain laws or instruments; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: Section 1. Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the regulation of hospitals and related institutions, is amended by adding a new Code Section 31-7-11 at the end thereof to read as follows: "31-7-11. (a) Whenever any person dies in a hospital licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 of this title, in any federal hospital operating within this state, or any nursing home operated within this state, such hospital or nursing home shall be authorized but shall not be required to transfer possession of any property, tangible or intangible, of such patient which is in the possession of the hospital or nursing home, to the following persons: (1) To the person designated by the patient in writing upon admission to the hospital or nursing home, if any; (2) To the surviving spouse of the patient, if any; (3) If no surviving spouse, to any adult child of the patient, and if no such adult child, to any person acting in loco parentis of any minor child; (4) If no surviving spouse or surviving children, to either parent of the patient; (5) If none of the above, then to any brother or sister of the patient; or (6) If none of the above, to the person assuming responsibility for burial of the patient. (b) The transfer of possession to the surviving spouse or any of the other family members or persons listed in subsection (a) of this Code section shall operate as a complete acquittal and discharge to the hospital or nursing home of liability from any suit, claim, or demand of whatever nature by any heir, distributee, or creditor of the patient, or any other person as relates to the property transferred. Such distribution is authorized to be made as provided in this Code section without the necessity of administration of the estate of the patient and without the necessity of obtaining an order that no administration of such estate is necessary. (c) The transfer of possession provided for in this Code section shall in no way affect the legal ownership or title to any property so transferred. (d) The provisions of any law of descent or distribution or any will or other instrument providing for disposition of property shall not be impaired by this Code section, and any person to whom property is transferred pursuant to this Code section may be required to transfer that property in conformity with the disposition of property required by such laws of descent or distribution or such will or other instrument." Section 2. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed. Representative Chambless of the 133rd moved that the House adopt the report of the second Committee of Conference on SB 319. 2766 JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE, On the motion, the roll call was ordered and the vote was as follows: Y Aaron Y Adams.G Y Adams.M Y Aiken Y Alford Y Alien Y Anderson Y Argo Y Athcm Y Atkins Y Auten Y Bailey Y Balkcom Bargeron Y Barnes Y Barnett.B Y Barnett.M YBeck Y Benefield Benn Y Birdsong Y Bishop Y Bolster Bostick Y Branch YBray Brooks Y Brown.G Y Brown,J YBuck Y Burruss YByrd Y Caldwell Y Carter Y Chambless Y Chance Y Cheeks Y Childers Y Childs Ciark.B Y Clark.L Y Colbert Coleman Y Colwell Y Connell Y Cooper Y Copelan Y Couch YCox Y Crawford Croshy Y Cummings Y Daugherty Y Davis Dean Y Dixon Y Dobbs Y Dover Y Dunn Y Edwards Evans Y Felton Y Foster Y Galer Ginsberg Y Godbee Y Goodwin Y Greene Y Greer Y Groover Y Hamilton.D Hamilton.G Manner Y Hasty YHays Y Heard Y Hirsch Y Holcomb Y Holmes Y Hooks Y Home Y Hudson Y Irvin Isakson Y Jackson,J Y Jackson.N Y Jackson, W Y Johnson.D Y Johnson.F Y Johnson,G Y Johnson,R Y Johnson.S Y Jones Y Karrh Y Kilgore Y Lambert Lane.D Y Lane.R Y Lawler Y Lawrence Y Lawson YLee Y Linder Y Logan Y Long YLord Y Lucas Y Lupton Y Maddox Y Mangum Y Martin.C Y Martin,J Y Matthews Y McDonald Y McKelvey McKinney McVeigh Y Miiford Y Millsaps YM